Click-Clack Help

[DanielM]

Hey guys, I'm just about to go to bunnings to by the materials for a click clack. Anyways, I'm building this click clack for the use of a feeding container. I already have a enclosure set up and decided I'm going to feed my python in a different container, so she doesn't ingest the substrate. So my question is, will it need to be heated? I'm ONLY using it as a feeding container. Also how long should I leave her in there before putting her back in her enclosure?
Thanks

 

[spinner_collis]

No doesnt need heating

 

[SarahScales]

Just wondering what substrate you were using which would mean feeding your python separately? Most of the time it's a good idea to feed your pythons in their enclosure, especially with the younger ones as they are more confident on their own turf.

 

[Damiieen]

You can feed them in almost anything.... No heating as stated above, you can give the snake about 10-15 minutes after swallowing the prey item.

 

[DanielM]

Aspen. It's just because some of the pieces look kinda big. And sharp. Thanks

 

[The_Geeza]

Aspen. It's just because some of the pieces look kinda big. And sharp. Thanks

Having fed your snake they then become food orientated so y feed in separate tub giving u the chance to get tagged... Also once u get more snakes its very time consuming.... JMO
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[slide]

You wont need to heat it if you do go down that road. Do make sure there is ventilation though. I prefer to feed in the enclosure for the same reason as above. They get food crazy and are more likely to bite you, im not scared of a bite but I really dont see the point in increasing the chance of the unpleasant experience.
If your rats/mice are relatively dry they shouldnt pick up too much aspen. A piece here and there hasnt affected my pythons. Wouldnt want them ingesting lots though.

 

[Cold-B-Hearts]

personally all my hatchies have news paper as bedding and are fed in there enclosure as others have stated little pythons will eat better in there own environment. i normally switch to whatever bedding is preferred at 300g or so. i use to feed in separate containers but i consider it a waste of time now and yes the snake will go MENTAL as soon as you open up the cage to put its food in striking at anything. The downside is that when you go to handle your snake you need to make it clear he isn't getting fed. using a snake hook will help you out. cheers Liam

 

[Keysman]

I personal think its better to feed inside the encloser as it's reduces the risk of being tagged and not as time consuming just make sure the feed is realatively dry and find a good substrate that won't hurt your snake
i use a compact paper pellets won't hurt the animal if digested and absorbes great too

 

[Davesgonefishin]

I currently feed my guys in a separate tub & they dont care if its a new environment - as soon as they smell that rat they smash it. I then have a box that they can go into after feeding to hide. I pick the box up & put it in their enclosure with them in it. No need to handle snake.

 

[Skippii]

My two don't care where I feed them.. If I'm in a rush or just not in the mood to hang around and watch them eat, I'll just feed them in their enclosure. Sometimes I feed them outside in the sun on the warm concrete slab (they seem to get it down quicker and enjoy the warmth of the sun). I've occasionally even let them hang from my arm while eating haha, probably not overly responsible, but it's very fascinating to be able to watch up close like that, and my two never seem to mind (I don't recommend this to people, as I'm sure it could go very wrong). I just move very slowly and as little as possible, and at the end hang my arm into their enclosures and they crawl right in to sleep it off.

Daniel, if you want to feed in a feeding tub, I say go for it. All snakes are different though, and some don't appreciate being moved before/after a feed. So if you have any issues like refusal to feed or regurgitated meals, I'd give feeding in the enclosure a go. A small amount of aspen is unlikely to hurt them. If you're really concerned, you could lay down a sheet of newspaper or butchers paper at feeding time and remove it later.

All the best!

 

[Marzzy]

Tubs are a pain in the neck gotta clean them each time you use them.

I only recently switched to tubs and if anything it made my Bredli worse as soon as she's in the tub she goes mental was striking at the lid and almost got me our the side... Yet never happened when I fed her inside the enclosure, kinda wish I kept with what I was doing and stuck to inside the enclosure less hassle less time.

 

[slide]

Sometimes I feed them outside in the sun on the warm concrete slab (they seem to get it down quicker and enjoy the warmth of the sun).

Be aware that warm concrete is actually much hotter than you would think. I have an infrared thermometer and have seen the concrete over 65deg on a 30 degree day. Often over 45 on a 27 degree day. Just something to consider if they are already quite warm. They tend to move off if placed on concrete during the day and will not do that if they're eating. I know they encounter hot rocks in the wild but they will often be on them in the morning before they get too hot or in the evening when they are cooling down.
Not trying to take this down a tangent of arguements, its just something I have observed and thought it could be something that is easily overlooked.

 

[Skippii]

Be aware that warm concrete is actually much hotter than you would think. I have an infrared thermometer and have seen the concrete over 65deg on a 30 degree day. Often over 45 on a 27 degree day. Just something to consider if they are already quite warm. They tend to move off if placed on concrete during the day and will not do that if they're eating. I know they encounter hot rocks in the wild but they will often be on them in the morning before they get too hot or in the evening when they are cooling down.
Not trying to take this down a tangent of arguements, its just something I have observed and thought it could be something that is easily overlooked.

haha don't worry, I'm not one to argue, especially when someone makes a great point like you just did. I didn't think to clarify, I generally feed my snakes in the evening/night, seems the most natural for them. And only outside once the sun is getting low, partly hidden by the tree line, and the concrete isn't dangerously warm. I'd never risk actually baking my critters in the sun.

Thanks for pulling me up on that though, I'd hate for someone else to read my post and try it in blazing heat!

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