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How often may many adult snakes need feeding?

A general adult range is every 7 to 21 days.

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  1. Every 7 to 21 days ✔
  2. Every hour
  3. Exactly twice daily

Why: The University of Minnesota gives 7 to 21 days as a general adult range. Species, meal size, body condition, and health can change the right schedule.

Huh, didn't know that: Young snakes in the same guide generally have shorter intervals of 2 to 7 days.

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Answer: Every 7 to 21 days. The University of Minnesota gives 7 to 21 days as a general adult range. Species, meal size, body condition, and health can change the right schedule.

  1. Veterinary Preventive Medicine open.lib.umn.edu/vetprevmed/chapter/chapter-14-birds-herps
    Adult snakes can be fed every 7-21 days.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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