Feeding before breeding

[user 16446]

Just wondering if there is a reason not to feed before breeding. I have a male bredli which got snake mites right at the wrong time. They're nearly all gone now but I was wondering if he should have a feed to bring his condition back up a bit before pairing with the female.

 

[JasonL]

There is nothing wrong with feeding males whilst breeding but.... it could stop them from copulating whilst they are digesting which could only be for a week or so, but then if it goes into slough as well then stops for another 2 weeks, that first week could of been critical if you get my meaning.... ie; you want to have both snakes in primo condition beforehand so you have the least amount of problems to increase your chances of success.

 

[user 16446]

Thanks, I want to be sure there are no mites left on him before transferring to the female's enclosure, so during the last week or so of treatment, he might need a small feed to bring his condition back from the mites.