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 Posted - 23/03/2009 : 16:46:12
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Zar, my albino corn snake, is 1.5 yr old.
He has always been in good health  , but 3 weeks ago stopped accepting adult mice  .
There is nothing wrong with his skin, mouth etc., his stools are ok and he responds to me nicely.
The only thing that I have noticed, of any different, is that he is definitely more active then usual.
I am not sure if I should get worry and take him to a vet or if it is just a 'spring thing'... Can Zar be not interested in food because he's going through its sexual maturity? If so, how long would this starvation last?
thankx
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Posted - 23/03/2009 : 17:10:05
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im no expert, but as far as i have found out corn snakes reach sexual maturity around 18months of age. the behaviour sounds as if he is looking for a mate as they do tend to voluntarily fast during the breeding season
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lee2308
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Posted - 23/03/2009 : 17:10:29
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| i wouldnt worry it's just that time of year,just keep an eye on his weight and if he loses too much then have a visit to the vets might be a good idea.oh,hi and welcome to the forum. |
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Posted - 23/03/2009 : 17:18:27
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hi guys, thank you very much. I will keep an eye on him to see if he loses too much weight.
However, would it last more then a month?
cheers
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
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Posted - 24/03/2009 : 17:35:50
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My male snow corn didn't eat for 6 or 7 weeks last year approaching and during mating season.
As Zar says, just make sure he doesn't drop to much weight. |
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hillzi
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Posted - 24/03/2009 : 20:05:42
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Got me worried now. due feed tomorrow and my males are roaming a bit but not mature yet.
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Posted - 25/03/2009 : 16:55:58
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hi zar. my female cornsnake, 22 months, had until recently always been a very enthusiastic feeder. recently she has become reluctant to feed. i have had success feeding her by:
1) making sure the mouse is nice and warm (by defrosting it in a plastic bag submerged in warm water--but not hot!)
2) braining the mouse
3) putting a hiding place in the feeding box and leaving the brained mouse in there with him for 10-15 minutes.
so if youre getting worried about his weight, i hope the suggestions can be of help.
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Posted - 19/04/2009 : 16:50:27
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guess what! Zar is still not eating.... bless...meanwhile he has shed as well. he has not eating since the 9th March know, but only yesterday stopped scrubbing himself against the glass. I will try to feed him again tonight.
fingers crossed.
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Posted - 30/04/2009 : 20:59:39
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eventually zar ate last tuesday after nearly two months. now all back to normal :-)
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Fat Paul
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Posted - 05/05/2009 : 18:41:58
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| My male doesn't touch food while he thinks theres a chance of breeding - only one thing on his mind and it aint gerbils! |
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gingerpony
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Posted - 05/05/2009 : 21:27:00
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| you feed gerbils FP? they're damn expensive, had to get some in for the little boa and nearlt fainted at the price compared to mice/rats!! |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
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