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Posted - 14/06/2009 : 12:03:26
 apollo has been bringing up his meals for the last 3 weeks, 1 meal a week, he was fed the day before we bought him and digested it fine, we fed him on the day specified by the shop keeper and he brought it up 36 hours later, we gave a fuzzy that time as we were told thats what he was on, we phoned shop and was told feed him on same day next week but use a pinky, done this and he brought it up after 36 hours again. We fed him on friday, this was 10 days after regurgitating, as advised by other snake dealer where we bought our second snake, but he has brought this up this morning, yet hudini our second snake was fed on same day and is in same viv has been fine and is still digesting his meal. Apollo seems happy enough still willing to be held and drinking a lot of water and lively enough in viv but we are concerned about his health because of the constant regurging of his meals. Any help or advice most gratefully recieved. Thanks |
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| SexyBear77 |
Posted - 01/08/2009 : 09:50:04
glad that apollo is eating now! |
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Posted - 31/07/2009 : 22:19:56
yes i got a stat for them and there in there own viv's now i think the prob was apollo was not likeing shareing a viv as soon as we got him his own he was as happy as and doing bril |
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Posted - 30/07/2009 : 18:05:36
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Originally posted by diesel
am having the same problem with my 18month old snow corn, shes fed fine till the last to feeds, i dont watch her eat cause as i see it we dont like people watching us eat so why should the snakes lol, the viv is at the right temp and cooler than what she was in at the rep shop (which was way to high) where she feed fine, she feed fine for the first 2 feeds but the last 2 she brings them up at early hours in the morning
my children and my self has a sickness bug is it poss that my snow corn has caught it? and if not then why is she doing it? she dont get handled after feeding.
the mice she eats are not to big for her as shes been on them in the shop and never had this problem, help please 
Hi, no your snake wont get your germs,
How often after the first regurge did you feed again?
you need to leave for ten days, then offer a much smaller item ie a pinkie, if it stays down then wait another seven days and offer a normal sized meal..
No handling whilst all this is going on...and it does not matter if you do or do not watch when your corn is eating.. |
| Blackecho |
Posted - 30/07/2009 : 14:42:08
Also, are they co-habitted? It could be that he doesn't like it and gets stressed if so, hence him feeding at the shop but struggling with you. |
| Blackecho |
Posted - 30/07/2009 : 14:40:59
So have you got a stat now then? |
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Posted - 30/07/2009 : 11:45:35
good news all Apollo all sorted had 4 feed's all kept down and getting fatter hes 35 g now thx for all comments  |
| Brookestar |
Posted - 22/06/2009 : 09:33:31
good luck edward. keep us posted |
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Posted - 22/06/2009 : 08:05:51
am having the same problem with my 18month old snow corn, shes fed fine till the last to feeds, i dont watch her eat cause as i see it we dont like people watching us eat so why should the snakes lol, the viv is at the right temp and cooler than what she was in at the rep shop (which was way to high) where she feed fine, she feed fine for the first 2 feeds but the last 2 she brings them up at early hours in the morning
my children and my self has a sickness bug is it poss that my snow corn has caught it? and if not then why is she doing it? she dont get handled after feeding.
the mice she eats are not to big for her as shes been on them in the shop and never had this problem, help please |
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Posted - 19/06/2009 : 22:56:25
Hope you get him sorted out soon. Ally. |
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Posted - 19/06/2009 : 21:37:46
Just wanted to add to this topic Apollo is now spending a few days at the shop were i got him the snake pro there is gonna try to get him feeding again so im hopeing to hear sommit by the week end as hes geting his meal tomorow im just a little worried that he always was a bad eater |
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Posted - 16/06/2009 : 15:26:56
Hi all thanx for help with this prob all sorted now i just wanna do whats best for my corns |
| Brookestar |
Posted - 14/06/2009 : 22:22:08
mines at 28c which is about right aint it? |
| punumbear |
Posted - 14/06/2009 : 21:24:33
stat pronto poor lil bugger will get heatstroke..lol |
| Chimp276 |
Posted - 14/06/2009 : 21:19:37
Mate it don't matter about the price of the stat, just go to ur nearest reptile store any buy one!!! That temp is way too high!
Hope you sort everything out soon for yours and Apollo's sake!! |
| Brookestar |
Posted - 14/06/2009 : 20:33:15
dont you like ebay GP? |
| gingerpony |
Posted - 14/06/2009 : 20:31:57
try ebay (can't believe i said that *cringes*) or research prices online. a Habistat MatStat you can pick up new for £20-25, in the same range the Temperature stat allows a higher wattage which isn't necessary for corns, or they do pulses and dimmers, and same with magic eye function. price-wise this list (above) is low to high ie MatStat would be the cheapest option.
when you get the temps issue sorted please give us an update, particularly if it doesn't sort out the regurge problem |
| n/a |
Posted - 14/06/2009 : 19:45:07
getting 1 aspa will manage temp manuly some how untill i get 1 thanx for help |
| gingerpony |
Posted - 14/06/2009 : 18:50:58
i'd say initially temps could be the problem, 40*C is cooking him!!!
switching the mat off for 15mins/hour won't stop it reaching that kinda temp, you really do need a thermostat to control the temperature. |
| n/a |
Posted - 14/06/2009 : 17:18:44
hi thanks for replying, he doesn't get handled after eating, only after regurge when cleaning viv, prey item vary in size have tried reg sized fuzzies and small pinkies, with same result. Have just tested heat and think that may be a bit too high, on the hot side, 40 degrees C. I have set a timer for the heat mat to go off for 15 mins every hour, to let viv cool slightly. I don't think there's anything wrong with apollo as he's still very active and climbing out to be held when door of viv is open. |
| gingerpony |
Posted - 14/06/2009 : 14:01:10
watching them doesn't make them regurge!
usual reasons are:
* handling too soon after feeding
* incorrect set-up and /or temps
* prey item too big
* physical problems with the snake
do any of the first 3 apply? |
