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watty1100
Snake mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 09/05/2011 : 10:29:07
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The things we put ourselves through for our snakes. After trying loads of things to get my royal python feeding i thought i would take him for a ride in the car as a few people have mentiond that it works. Anyway i was taking it quite steady as i had a snake in a big plastic box on the pasinger seat, looks in the mirror and i have blue flashing lights in it.
Pulls over and the officer says we have pulled you over becouse you are driving erraticly. Sorry says i as i was keeping an eye on my python. Excuse me says the officer, yes says i he wont eat his tea and i thought a drive might make him hungry. Ok said the officer would you mind blowing into this bag sir. Luckily they saw the funny side of it and i got away with it, then got the little pest home and he still wouldnt eat.
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JKCarter
New Member
USA
90 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2011 : 12:11:23
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LoL Yeah I see what you mean about the things we do for our pets.
How long has it been since he ate? What are you trying to feed him? Rats or mice? Live, fresh killed, frozen/thawed? How old is he?
We can get him eating I'm sure. Some are just a little more "finicky" than others. |
1.1 Brazilian Rainbow Boas (Vinni & Scarlet)
1.0 Yellow Niger Uromastyx (Taji)
0.1 Crested Gecko (Unnamed)
0.0.1 Ball Python (Val)
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watty1100
Snake mite
United Kingdom
4 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2011 : 12:25:37
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| I bought him 3 months ago and only got him to feed once since. He is about 2 year old so is quite bulky so not desparatly worried, it would just be nice to see him eat. Ive tried feeding him in and out of his box, with mice/rats of various sizes warm and cold, jiggled them and left them lying overnight. |
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JKCarter
New Member
USA
90 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2011 : 12:44:12
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Royals have a reputation for being this way, though with captive breeding this has been somewhat reduced. It is also breeding season and some snakes will fast whether they're breeding or not. Just keep an eye on his weight and be patient.
Be cautious of feeding cold though. From what I've read this isn't good for them and could lead to a regurg. Here is an excellent article on tease feeding as well as a few other tricks to try: http://www.reptaquatics.com/node/139
Some snakes don't like the frozen prey item to be wet. This is only slightly touched on in the article. "The safest way to provide body heat to a dead prey item is place it in a plastic zip lock or sandwich bag in a container of luke warm to hot water for 5 to 10 minutes so the temperatures are about the same" If you're thawing the feed item in water, try putting it in a baggy and thawing so it doesn't get wet.
Good luck and keep us posted. |
1.1 Brazilian Rainbow Boas (Vinni & Scarlet)
1.0 Yellow Niger Uromastyx (Taji)
0.1 Crested Gecko (Unnamed)
0.0.1 Ball Python (Val)
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
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Posted - 09/05/2011 : 19:06:17
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LOL, awesome story!!!
Well answered, Jonathan! I had not heard the part about wet meals before -- thankfully rainbows do not seem to be picky about that! |
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JKCarter
New Member
USA
90 Posts |
Posted - 10/05/2011 : 00:16:53
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| Yes, thank goodness rainbows aren't as picky as some others. But yeah, I have read on a few different forums that some picky eaters will only eat if the food item is dry LoL. Worth a shot. |
1.1 Brazilian Rainbow Boas (Vinni & Scarlet)
1.0 Yellow Niger Uromastyx (Taji)
0.1 Crested Gecko (Unnamed)
0.0.1 Ball Python (Val)
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The things we do for our pets.
