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 Posted - 05/11/2008 : 23:45:41
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| I fed my corn at about 14.00 this afternoon ( a fluff) he took it within 10 mins. i have left him alone all day and this evening so is it ok to handle him even though theres still a bulge in his mid-section. I dont want to upset him or make him sick. |
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Kehhlyr
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Posted - 06/11/2008 : 00:02:15
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It's not good to handle a snake until about 2 days after feeding, otherwise it can cause a regurgitation.
Which in turn can cause other problems.
So unfortunately the answer is no, don't handle until at least 2 days after feeding.
Obviously to gently pick it up to return to the viv after feeding (assuming you feed outside the viv) is ok, but nothing else. |
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Posted - 06/11/2008 : 00:09:39
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Im going to answer my Q (or attempt to). I am going to leave him for 36 hrs before i handle him. Some will agree, some will say wait longer and some will say handle him when the lump has gone.
I cheated and read some other peoples answers on another forum. People generally advise you to wait 24-48 hrs after feeding your corn before you handle him/her. Oh and by the way, i called him Murphy. |
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Posted - 06/11/2008 : 00:10:59
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Thankyou! I was almost right. I shall leave him be. Thanks again.
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Blackecho
The Corn Snake Admin
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Posted - 06/11/2008 : 06:26:42
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You're right that some people say 24 hours, but you'll find the vast majority agree that 48 hours is the safe period.  |
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Leyrielton2
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/11/2008 : 11:33:37
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| I agree with Kehhlyr and BE, 48 hrs should be the time period you use |
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gingerpony
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Posted - 06/11/2008 : 13:58:49
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i have handled 24 hours after a feed, but not if there's still a bulge from the prey item. i never had any problems but rather than take ANY risks i leave 48 hours now.
regurgitating is not nice for the snake (and it absolutely stinks!) and it takes them some time to get back to normal afterwards. |
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
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Posted - 06/11/2008 : 16:06:45
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| I always leave it 48 hours |
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