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Figs |
Posted - 17/03/2013 : 12:33:39 I'm sure you are all aware how crazily good at escaping baby snakes are.
Well quite a while ago now my only poor feeding baby disappeared. No sign of her for months, we'd put it down to being gobbled up by one of the hedgehogs after she'd escaped.
Today as I went to open the back door for the doggies, I see them fighting over a bit of string. Choking hazard, eeeek! When I tell them to drop it, Ripley brings it over and spits it out in my hand.... but it isnt a string.
It's Sprinkles. All balled up (though not limp) with her mouth hanging open. After a couple of minutes in my hand, she flicked her tongue.
She is moving very slowly, though I can't see any cuts or punctures and bone-wise she looks pretty normal - as in I dont think anything is broken. She is in a safe little tub just now with some water, warming up to room temperature before I put her on the heat.
Although this means that every single snake of mine that has ever gone missing has returned, I'm still sad for her.
Fingers crossed she makes it! I'll try and keep you all updated |
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scottishbluebird |
Posted - 19/04/2013 : 01:08:21 Makes me so happy when a happy ending!! |
Thorne Walker |
Posted - 18/04/2013 : 22:06:04 Maybe we should add that one to the "things to try when your snake won't eat" thread...
"Let them loose for a few weeks/months"
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Kellog |
Posted - 18/04/2013 : 21:31:34 quote: Originally posted by Figs
Little monster she is now, too! Pinkies... fingers... same difference
It's hard to believe the change in her Figs, from fussy eater to a little monster....and all because she decided to go walkabout .
Xxx
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carmil07 |
Posted - 18/04/2013 : 17:00:19 WOW....can't believe she'd been gone that long Great that she is back safe and sound and sounds and looks like she's doing brilliantly too |
mjpeters |
Posted - 17/04/2013 : 22:43:13 quote:
She doesn't look particularly skinny so does anyone have any suggestions of when to offer her something to eat?
Glad she's back I can only suggest if she's drinking o.k. then maybe a scalded pink when she's active? SOOOO pleased she's back with you-hopefully she will stay put now she knows what end of the food chain she's on |
Figs |
Posted - 17/04/2013 : 22:31:19 quote: Originally posted by Welshlamb
Amazing story. Glad she found it back safe and sound.
Little monster she is now, too! Pinkies... fingers... same difference
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Welshlamb |
Posted - 17/04/2013 : 22:28:44 Amazing story. Glad she found it back safe and sound. |
Kellog |
Posted - 24/03/2013 : 09:05:20 quote: Originally posted by Figs
Over the moon! She'd only had about 4 or 5 feeds since she hatched and only then if left overnight in the dark! This one she took one sniff and struck right away. Magical!!
I'm not surprised you were over the moon....that's a really big difference with her feeding ! Bet you were shocked when she struck .
Xxx
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lupi lou |
Posted - 23/03/2013 : 12:56:23 that's great news! what a fab pic too |
Figs |
Posted - 23/03/2013 : 10:22:38 quote: Originally posted by Kellog
I bet you were so relieved to have her eating Erin ....and it looks like she's really enjoying that pinkie! Was there a different feeding response to before she went 'walkabout'?
Fantastic pic, by the way .
Xxx
Over the moon! She'd only had about 4 or 5 feeds since she hatched and only then if left overnight in the dark! This one she took one sniff and struck right away. Magical!! |
Kellog |
Posted - 23/03/2013 : 10:04:29 I bet you were so relieved to have her eating Erin ....and it looks like she's really enjoying that pinkie! Was there a different feeding response to before she went 'walkabout'?
Fantastic pic, by the way .
Xxx
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lotabob |
Posted - 22/03/2013 : 22:26:05 Think a name change to dogspit is in order. Lol. Glad you got her back safe and sound. |
Mort13 |
Posted - 22/03/2013 : 20:13:18 Wow, thats fab to see. Seems her little adventure has done her wonders! |
paulie78 |
Posted - 22/03/2013 : 19:28:35 Aww wow what an amazing conclusion to the story soo glad shes ok woop woop |
scottishbluebird |
Posted - 22/03/2013 : 17:09:02 So soooooo pleased for you!!!!!!!! |
smart bunny |
Posted - 22/03/2013 : 16:28:03 Woohoo!!! She knows which side her bread is buttered after her little expedition lol :p |
Criminal Nails |
Posted - 22/03/2013 : 15:59:45 Yay for Sprinkles... What an amazing story! I am glad she's doing fine by now. Hope she will grow big and strong! |
Foxtrotsierra |
Posted - 22/03/2013 : 13:58:08 Oh Figs, that is such a fantastic pic to see, so glad Sprinkles has got her appetite |
mrsbunt |
Posted - 22/03/2013 : 13:24:57 yay well done sprinkles |
Hissyfit |
Posted - 22/03/2013 : 13:08:21 Excellent! Well done Sprinkles |