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| Fat Paul |
Posted - 12/07/2011 : 18:54:05
Hi,
I've got 10 babies from 2 clutches (not a great success rate to start with). They're about 3 weeks old, they all had their first shed and took a pinkie with no problems. 9 of them have eaten 3 times in total but the snow hasnt eaten since. She's a good size baby and not thin at all, but I'm starting to get a bit concerned - never had one that has eaten and then refuses before.
I brianed the last one (pinkie that is!) and it still wouldnt eat.
Suggestions please. |
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| kdlang |
Posted - 14/08/2011 : 23:13:41
That is brilliant to hear that he has eaten. Once he gets the hang of it properly and into a routine, he may start to eat more frequently for you but for now at least he is having something. Well done on not panicking |
| mkmattyk |
Posted - 14/08/2011 : 21:46:02
thats fantastic |
| gingerpony |
Posted - 14/08/2011 : 21:21:21
great news  |
| nusnakemum |
Posted - 14/08/2011 : 20:23:33
oh good news ! |
| Fat Paul |
Posted - 14/08/2011 : 16:12:04
Spot on advice, thanks everyone.
De-stressed the little guy by leaving him alone completely for a week. Then defrosted small pinkie with a rat to make it smell good and fed late at night. Success, pinkie gone in the morning.
He's still a fussy eater and only taking one feed every 2 weeks, but I'll live with that, and more importantly so will he! |
| lotabob |
Posted - 22/07/2011 : 18:42:27
As above put back in the small enclosure and provide some time to de-stress.
Assist feeding as far as I'm aware isn't a good idea as their mouths are so delicate, and a pinky pump thingy might be a better idea though not yet. |
| mkmattyk |
Posted - 22/07/2011 : 18:34:53
im no expert at this but didnt i read something about feeding fussy eaters with just the tails... maybe that would be of some help |
| Fat Paul |
Posted - 22/07/2011 : 17:28:18
Thanks, still no joy.
I'm thinking assisted feeding if she doesnt do something soon :( |
| stuart619 |
Posted - 22/07/2011 : 13:04:53
good luck with the feeding. Keep us informed of what happens with her |
| Fat Paul |
Posted - 15/07/2011 : 17:44:28
Had him in the livefood tub until about a week ago. decided to give him a new home as he's not eating (and because I think I'm going to keep this one!) tried braining, and wiggling and warming, but thanks for the suggestions anyway guys.
He still looks healthy enough, I'm hoping that he'll get hungry soon. |
| gingerpony |
Posted - 15/07/2011 : 13:50:18
we use live-foods tubs, the current RUB you're using is mahooosive! |
| stuart619 |
Posted - 15/07/2011 : 07:29:25
Have you trided putting him in a smaller housing. Maybe something half the size of what he is in now. I have used the small tubs you can get live food in. Just put some kitchen towel in which he can hide under. If you placed him somewhere quiet and small with the pinky he might take it.
Also have you tried heating the pinky slightly and braining the mouse? Also when you are feeding do you wiggle the mouse infront of him or just place it in. He could be stimlated by the movement. |
| Fat Paul |
Posted - 14/07/2011 : 21:36:34
The little guy is in an rub about A4 paper sized by a few inches high. heat mat at one end, loads of substrate to hide in and 4 hides (including under water bowl) in different temp areas. This guy is living in hatchling heaven.
He's active as hell, and seems to be in fine health. I've just never known one eat once and then refuse. I've had them point blank refuse in the past. Do you think he didnt like the taste of pinkies???!!! ha ha |
| Serpentor777 |
Posted - 13/07/2011 : 17:05:17
If you're keeping Snow in a separate enclosure (which you should do so if you haven't already), remember to make sure that there are enough hides and that the temperatures on both the cool side and hot side are adequate ( Hot: 28 degrees celcius; Cool: 21 degrees celcius). |
| stuart619 |
Posted - 13/07/2011 : 07:07:26
How are you keeping the hatchlings? Are they seperated, are they in suitable size tubs? have you tried leaving the snake alone with the food in a dark quiet place for a while?
Have you noticed anything else off? such as the snake not being as skittish and active as the others or showing any medical reasons why it may be off its food?
There are other things that could be tried but I don't really know enough about your setup to offer any other advice.
I am sure there will be more advice to follow but more information about the setup would help
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