Feeding Lateralis question

[Andie]

Need advice from other Carpet Cham owners.
I recently read an article in Reptile mag. that the author only fed his carpets every other day.

I'm wondering if I could feed them every day, just not as many feeders. ie., instead of 5-6 feeders every other day, feed 3 every day.

Not sure if this makes sense, just curious.

Since I also have a Panther to feed, it's easier for me to remember every day. Lol!

Please let me know your thought on this.

Also! Best basking temps for Carpets. Thanks!

 

[NHenn]

Need advice from other Carpet Cham owners.
I recently read an article in Reptile mag. that the author only fed his carpets every other day.

I'm wondering if I could feed them every day, just not as many feeders. ie., instead of 5-6 feeders every other day, feed 3 every day.

Not sure if this makes sense, just curious.

Since I also have a Panther to feed, it's easier for me to remember every day. Lol!

Please let me know your thought on this.

Also! Best basking temps for Carpets. Thanks!

We feed our carpets everyday so you shouldn't have any problem doing the same. Also, don't worry about limiting the food source for them, I've found that when they are full they won't eat unlike some other species that will keep eating and become overweight. I prefer to keep their basking temps around 86-88F, seem to work well for us.

 

[Carlton]

Need advice from other Carpet Cham owners.
I recently read an article in Reptile mag. that the author only fed his carpets every other day.

I'm wondering if I could feed them every day, just not as many feeders. ie., instead of 5-6 feeders every other day, feed 3 every day.

Not sure if this makes sense, just curious.

Since I also have a Panther to feed, it's easier for me to remember every day. Lol!

Please let me know your thought on this.

Also! Best basking temps for Carpets. Thanks!

What you could do is feed the adults a "snack" sized meal one day and a larger meal the next. Sort of meets both your needs.

 

[Andie]

We feed our carpets everyday so you shouldn't have any problem doing the same. Also, don't worry about limiting the food source for them, I've found that when they are full they won't eat unlike some other species that will keep eating and become overweight. I prefer to keep their basking temps around 86-88F, seem to work well for us.

Thanks!!