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Tui
New Member
Finland
76 Posts |
 Posted - 13/05/2011 : 18:46:39
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So small :O But ahh, so cute ;)
And a great name too! I also agree with Cliff about the slithering business :D |
http://finlegion.webs.com
1.0.1 Pantherophis guttatus, CB FIN
0.0.1 Morelia viridis "Sorong"/Poss HY, CB SWE
0.1.0 Epicrates c. cenchria, CB FIN
0.0.1 Acanthoscurria geniculata CB FIN
0.0.2 Hymenopus coronatus CB FIN
0.0.1 Grammostola pulchra CB HUN
0.0.1 Ephebopus cyanognathus CB SWE
0.0.2 Avicularia versicolor CB SWE&GBR
0.0.1 Avicularia geroldi CB GBR
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WendyBall
Snake mite
United Kingdom
19 Posts |
Posted - 14/05/2011 : 09:19:08
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Rocky Van Boa has settled in well to his/her new enclosure, I took the old RUB out and everything seems great. Came out into the feeding tank last night and ate another rat pup, so must not be too worried!
Just wish that I could see him/her a little more, boy they like to hide! |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 16/05/2011 : 19:15:15
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| LOL yes they do indeed like to hide. How long was it between feedings? |
Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles
Premium Brazilian Rainbow Boas from a disease-tested facility
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WendyBall
Snake mite
United Kingdom
19 Posts |
Posted - 18/05/2011 : 09:37:58
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| I am currently feeding 1 rat pup every 5-7 days, although with the speed that it is gone I am wondering if I should be ffeding 2 every week, of course I am going 'poop' hunting, to check that the last meal has gone before a next one is offered. I cannot wait to get a proper viv set-up though with a night light to watch him! |
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277 Posts |
Posted - 18/05/2011 : 09:40:33
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quote:
Originally posted by WendyBall
Just wish that I could see him/her a little more, boy they like to hide!
I never see mine! 
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ptmbradley
Hatchling
United Kingdom
105 Posts |
Posted - 18/05/2011 : 12:59:35
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Never see mine either! lol
I picked up a red LED spotlight from an aquarium shop yesterday so will try that on his RUB soon and hopefully I'll get to see SOMETHING sometimes! lol |
Boas: 0.1 Arabesque, 1.0 Brazilian Rainbow, 0.1 Crawl Cay, 1.1 Hogg Island X, 0.1 Hypo Hogg, 0.1 Kahl Albino (poss coral)
Corns: 1.1 Anery, 1.1 Butter, 1.0 Carolina, 0.1 Hypo, 1.1 Snow, 1.0 Sunkissed
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flaboye
Hatchling
USA
178 Posts |
Posted - 18/05/2011 : 13:42:02
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| Wendy, I've seen them go 2, and even 3 meals before a poo, some do this regularly. |
0.1.0 Brazilian Rainbow
1.0.0 Hypo BCI
1.0.0 Columbian RedTail
1.0.0 Great Pyrenees
0.0.1 Armadillo under house |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 18/05/2011 : 20:04:45
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Wendy, for feeding, I've heard from multiple sources that these animals are prone to obesity, so be careful about giving too much. I offer appropriately-sized meals only weekly to babies and young juveniles, and only every other week to older juveniles and adults. This approach has the nice side benefit of giving you a set feeding day, which makes scheduling easier.
As for "bathroom habits" ;-), if you're really concerned, a good method is to specific a short period (say, one month) and record how often you find waste during that period. This will not only serve as a double check on proper digestion, but will also give you a framework going forward to judge your snake's habits. Joe is absolutely correct that it varies by individual snake.
Good luck! |
Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles
Premium Brazilian Rainbow Boas from a disease-tested facility
Website, Facebook |
Edited by - Snakesitter on 18/05/2011 20:05:43 |
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What size RUB ?
