When should food absolutely never be offered to a Spotted Python?
Answer
When they are in a pre-shed cycle.
Food should never be offered when the snake is in a pre-shed cycle, characterized by dull coloration and cloudy eyes, because digestion halts during this period, leading to stress and regurgitation.
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