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| Hayls |
Posted - 28/08/2012 : 23:42:08
Hey guy's/girl's =)
I have had my Snakey for just over a week from the Kempton show, she's about 6 weeks old I think and had a pinkie last monday and had a shed on the 16th...
I tried feeding her on Monday but didn't take it =s =(... She hasn't pooped either n doesn't looking like she's ready to shed??
She's in a large flat faunarium is out watching quite a bit so thought she was settling in well =s...
I did put the pinkie on a large lid, would this have put here off??
Thanks for reading and any help =) |
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| John Nicholson |
Posted - 12/09/2012 : 22:38:36
Hayls, I'm almost identical to you really, I worry as much as you do but thanks to the good people of this forum I've come to realise not to worry over most stuff. I've still got a very long way to go in becoming as relaxed as some people but I've made a good start. My corn is 2 years old I've had her for about two months, she's in the same boat as hatchie not eating, except this one won't eat mice. She didn't eat for a month not so long back and I was worried sick, but thanks to the guys on this forum they helped me out so much, mentally I mean. still trying to get her off ratpups and onto mice. Fussy snake. |
| herriotfan |
Posted - 12/09/2012 : 18:34:34
Aww, bless her. I really wouldn't worry too much.
As long as you've left her for the 48 hour post-feed then it won't hurt to handle her.
Word of warning tho'....they sometimes poo on the first handling session after a meal!
It's lovely that you care so much and it's good that you ask questions rather than keeping quiet. It's the best way to learn and also a good for reassurence when necessary.
If you feel it would help her to get to know your 'smell' pop an old sock in your top for the day then put it in her favourite place. She will slowly get the message that you're a safe familiar smell and nothing to worry about. 
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| Hayls |
Posted - 12/09/2012 : 17:41:56
She didn't eat again 
Is it possible that she likes feeding every two weeks and not every week?? Is this bad?
Also do you guys think it would be ok to handle her or should I leave her until she's eating every week?
Thanks for reading =) |
| Hayls |
Posted - 04/09/2012 : 23:04:04
Could have gave the others a turn =p but yes!!! She has eaten!!  didn't even take long for her to find it and yum yum yum
She kept using her hide at the cold end so I swapped them over and she's been up the hot end a lot more keeping warm!! And she's been up at the side of her faun non stop looking to get out so I think she's settled in as I can get real close without her hiding =D
Hopefully she will keep it up and I can start handling her!!
Worry over for another week =p
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| a33272 |
Posted - 04/09/2012 : 22:15:10
quote:
Originally posted by Hayls
Can anyone guess why im so happy??!!???!!
Something good on telly.. no ummmmmm its ya birthday......... what no again OK OK 3rd time lucky UMMMMMMMMM OHOHOH hatchie has eaten :-) |
| Hayls |
Posted - 04/09/2012 : 21:56:08
Can anyone guess why im so happy??!!???!!
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| Leasha |
Posted - 31/08/2012 : 15:46:40
Here's something I learned from the people here.
You shouldn't reallyyyy be handling your snakey untill 48 hours after they have been fed.
They will throw pinkie parts up all over you ;0 |
| Tasha89 |
Posted - 31/08/2012 : 12:47:47
She will be fine she will eat when she needs to, try bathing her in the sink (and keeping a close eye) she might have a batch of snakey constipation and the warm water and movement will help that problem along if she hasnt been. |
| Freddiesmum |
Posted - 31/08/2012 : 10:59:56
Don't stress too much, my wee one didn't eat the 1st few times i offered food! Even now he's a bit tempremental and fussy, but getting better
I'm new to corn snakes but just thought it might put your mind at rest. This is a great forum for advice! |
| Hayls |
Posted - 31/08/2012 : 10:56:28
I would have a better look in the ashen but don't want to stress her out =s but we will see hopefully she will feed on Monday =) |
| Thorne Walker |
Posted - 29/08/2012 : 18:37:05
Kitty didn't eat for nearly 40 days when I got him home..
and hatchie poop can be very hard to see esp on aspen. |
| Hayls |
Posted - 29/08/2012 : 18:30:50
DEFINATLEY DID NOT MEAN THAT!!! =p love my new snakey
Thanks for the positive comments and help =) hopefully she will eat next week =)
Thanks again =) |
| Sleeper341 |
Posted - 29/08/2012 : 17:15:55
quote:
Originally posted by Hayls
She had a feed before so thought she would be ok =s
Haven't handled her yet was hoping she would have a second feed and then try handleing her...
Should she have been to the toilet yet??
Sorry if im worrying too much, just dont want her healthy
Pretty sure you didn't mean that! 
my babies didn't feed for about 4 weeks after i got them home but they both feed fine now so don't panic |
| Hayls |
Posted - 29/08/2012 : 16:43:11
She had a feed before so thought she would be ok =s
Haven't handled her yet was hoping she would have a second feed and then try handleing her...
Should she have been to the toilet yet??
Sorry if im worrying too much, just dont want her healthy |
| Figs |
Posted - 29/08/2012 : 11:04:11
Not to worry!
It can take a while for snakes to settle down in a new home and start feeding properly; even hatchlings can go a surprisingly long time without food!
Have you been handling her at all? |
