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Jono2411
Yearling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 03/02/2009 : 18:52:36
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Hey, Ramesses isn't feeding tonight even tho he normally takes the pinkie within seconds... have left it with him with a hole to its brain but doesn't seem to be working... any help would be appreciated...
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Ell
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/02/2009 : 19:12:10
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It may be the change in temperature and daylight or he may be getting ready to shed.
Try again in a few days, hopefully he will eat then :) |
 
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Jono2411
Yearling
United Kingdom
639 Posts |
Posted - 03/02/2009 : 19:32:12
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| he shed on the 19th on jan so i dont reckon its that... will leave the mouse in until about 11 then try it again tomorrow maybe... or do you reckon i should leave it until thursday or friday? |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/02/2009 : 20:53:22
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| was it thoroughly defrosted? was it warm enough? you could try leaving him alone with it with the lights off. what substrate are you using? are you able to leave it in with him overnight? |
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Blackecho
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/02/2009 : 21:05:52
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Or perhaps he just isn't interested this time. Give him a few days and try again.
One feed is nothing to worry about  |
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Jono2411
Yearling
United Kingdom
639 Posts |
Posted - 04/02/2009 : 08:57:08
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quote:
Originally posted by gingerpony
was it thoroughly defrosted? was it warm enough? you could try leaving him alone with it with the lights off. what substrate are you using? are you able to leave it in with him overnight?
i think it was defosted and warm enough, that it to say it was the same as I always give him, and i tried with the lights off... substrate is that reptile carpet stuff...
I reckon it might just be that he wasn't bothered... will try again tomorrow or tonight...
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Paulusworm
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
686 Posts |
Posted - 04/02/2009 : 09:00:36
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Give him 2 or 3 days then try again. Don't worry  . |
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Posted - 04/02/2009 : 23:15:32
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Hi new to forum
milimax not eaten for 10 days, shed skin in between, appears lively enough changed size of mouse, appears hungry but not interested in mouse.
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Blackecho
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05/02/2009 : 07:21:41
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A lot don't eat during the shedding process.
Give him a couple of days and then try again, perhaps the new size of mouse was a bit big for him?
Don't panic though, its quite natural for them to go without food for long periods. |
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Jono2411
Yearling
United Kingdom
639 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2009 : 19:12:53
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Since my topic has been hijacked i thought i'd update it...
Thought maybe it was coz the tank is too big, it's 18"x18" and he is only a nipper... have ordered some stuff to pack it out a bit... |
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Jono2411
Yearling
United Kingdom
639 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2009 : 19:13:50
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btw,
he stall hasn't eaten, tried again this evening... |
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Lewy
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05/02/2009 : 19:57:47
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Originally posted by Jono2411
Since my topic has been hijacked i thought i'd update it...
Thought maybe it was coz the tank is too big, it's 18"x18" and he is only a nipper... have ordered some stuff to pack it out a bit...
Wouldn't say your topic was hijacked - she just asked the same question as you, the answer is beneficial to both of you.
If it's a hatchling 18"x18" may be a little big, but it won't take long for a corn to quickly grow... just put the viv to one side for now, you can get plastic terrariums for wilkos for £4.99 which are ideal for hatchlings.But it all depends on how big the snake is... How long is your snake?
Alot of snakes are going off food at the moment, it's the cold and less daylight hours.
What are the temps in both the hot end? If it's not warm enough they can go off food. |
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Jennet
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Jono2411
Yearling
United Kingdom
639 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2009 : 09:33:28
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didn't mean to sound offended, just a joke... (bit hard to convey through typing...)
Haven't properly measured him, buy i think he is about a foot, maybe a little under... Temps are all good, 85 in the hot with 73 in the cold...
Rather than move him into a small box where I wont be able to control the temps as well I am going to clutter his home with loads of hides and branches and fake plants, hopefully that will do the trick...
Since it has only been 3 days I shall try not to worry as much, just want the little guy to be as happy with me as I am with him...
Peace... |
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Jono2411
Yearling
United Kingdom
639 Posts |
Posted - 10/02/2009 : 15:54:29
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Just thought I'd update everyone on the fact that Ramesses fed again today!! very happy about that. He was in his rub and then he went back to his (now much more cluttered with hiding places) viv....
I'm ecstatic that he is well and hope everyone else with feeding problems can solve them also...
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 10/02/2009 : 20:43:54
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| well done Ramesses |
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Jono2411
Yearling
United Kingdom
639 Posts |
Posted - 11/02/2009 : 01:02:54
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| he says thank you... |
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Blackecho
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
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