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| Leeballleeball |
Posted - 10/10/2012 : 09:47:31
Garfield still isnt eating, not sure what to do
his temp if fine, fresh water everyday, get him out most days
not sure why he has stopped
just come out of Blue, still hasnt shed bout 6 inches of his tail, (been like that a few weeks now)
out of reasons
anyone??? |
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| Thorne Walker |
Posted - 02/11/2012 : 19:26:45
Yeah!
good news! |
| Leeballleeball |
Posted - 02/11/2012 : 17:36:49
He has finally eaten ;) |
| John Nicholson |
Posted - 27/10/2012 : 20:50:00
My friends Corn didn't eat for over 10 months, he was fairly underweight but then he just decided to eat one day. Maybe not be the best suggestion or option but feeding live could work? Get the instinct going and it won't be able to stop itself, just a suggestion. |
| John Nicholson |
Posted - 27/10/2012 : 20:03:43
My friends Corn didn't eat for over 10 months, he was fairly underweight but then he just decided to eat one day. Maybe not be the best suggestion or option but feeding live could work? Get the instinct going and it won't be able to stop itself, just a suggestion. |
| Leeballleeball |
Posted - 25/10/2012 : 13:12:23
Ok I'll him an appointment .
I have always got he nice from the same place |
| Jono2411 |
Posted - 25/10/2012 : 08:53:56
Have you taken him to a reptile vet? He might be ill...
Keeping track of his weight is a good idea and try to keep handling to a minimum and only try to feed every 10 or so days I'd say.
Hope he is ok, try not to worry too much, snakes can go a long time without eating, but definitely book an appointment with a vet. |
| Thorne Walker |
Posted - 25/10/2012 : 00:32:12
Weigh him.
That way you can track any weight loss.
Did you switch suppliers for your mice? |
| Leeballleeball |
Posted - 24/10/2012 : 19:12:52
It's now 6 weeks without eating
I have left him in the his Viv since the last time I tried to feed him but no luck
Not sure what to do next
Any suggestions |
| Lozzy |
Posted - 18/10/2012 : 14:12:35
quote:
Originally posted by Leeballleeball
I left it on a plate but two days later and the mouse hasn't even been nudged
5 weeks now ;(
He wouldnt eat it after 2 days anyway hun as i can imagine it wouldnt smell to fresh or tasty you just want to leave it a night then take it out  |
| Leeballleeball |
Posted - 18/10/2012 : 12:45:54
I left it on a plate but two days later and the mouse hasn't even been nudged
5 weeks now ;( |
| ScalySituation |
Posted - 16/10/2012 : 18:01:39
Make sure it's not sat on the substrate though, don't want him swallowing any of it |
| Georgina |
Posted - 16/10/2012 : 17:05:22
Just pop it in his bib under a hide and leave it over night. I would try braising it x |
| Leeballleeball |
Posted - 16/10/2012 : 16:51:20
Gonna try and feed him tonight. Any suggestions about the best ways to do this ?? |
| Leeballleeball |
Posted - 12/10/2012 : 22:49:12
right, just given him a bath, got a flannel with washing up liquid to aid the shed
all has now come off,
the tail part seemed like about 3 sheds worth, more after more
the middle and top half were a bit harder, some of the scales of the shed looked really taty.
was a bit rough in places with him but really felt like it all had to come off
fair play to Garfield he could have easily stuck out at me but not a twitch, even when i was rubbing up round his neck
i will leave him now until tuesday and try and feed him
thanks everyone, big help |
| Donnie |
Posted - 12/10/2012 : 21:36:16
Keep us posted and good luck |
| Leeballleeball |
Posted - 12/10/2012 : 21:18:01
Ok I'll try that
Thanks |
| Donnie |
Posted - 12/10/2012 : 21:03:44
I would get the skin off him, leave him alone just going in to change water and then try feeding in a week's time in the evening in the viv. If he doesn't eat it straight away leave it in there for the night. |
| Leeballleeball |
Posted - 12/10/2012 : 20:59:51
There is only one little speaker there but I can get rid of that. Yes he has always eaten with me but not for the last month. The speaker has always been there too.
Should I get him in the bath first and try and get his skin off cos it's been on him for a good month or so. Could coincide with him not eating ???? |
| Thorne Walker |
Posted - 12/10/2012 : 19:52:12
Is that a stereo I see? Is he being exposed to music or TV sounds?
ETA: Has he ever eaten with you or was his last feed before you got him?
He might find it very hard to relax if he's constantly being exposed to vibrations he's not used to and until he relaxes he's not going to eat.
quote:
Originally posted by ScalySituation
it's a good idea to stop handling.
I think that is your answer. Leave him alone for 7 days. no handling, checking or otherwise invading his space (keep his water fresh tho)
You might want to consider relocating him to a quieter part of the house or hanging a curtain in front of the viv to make it 'cozier'.
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| Leeballleeball |
Posted - 12/10/2012 : 19:26:56
Just once a week as normal |
