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dazb
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 24/05/2008 :  10:50:46  Show Profile
hey guys,

I was just wondering about feeding. I feed chester ( 9 month old and 2 1/2 foot) fuzzy about every 5-7 days which he has no promblems with at all. The only thing is that i keep hearing that once a snake has fed it will the retreat for 2-3 days to digest it. Chester seems to eat and be actice for about 15 mins as if he was searching for more then disappears to his hide to rest. However he is then back about about 6 hour later as if he hasnt been fed having a good wonder rounde his viv.

is this normal or am i not feeding him enough.

sorry to drival on

Cheers

Leyrielton2
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United Kingdom
1060 Posts

Posted - 24/05/2008 :  11:28:28  Show Profile  Click to see Leyrielton2's MSN Messenger address
Corns are opportunistic feeders so are always active after feeding. I fed Angelina last night and she was snooping around the viv for a good 10-20mins after and was then again out an hour later.

As for if your feeding him enough well ive been told by people on here that there depending on how big the bulge in the stomach is after feeding then you should be able to tell if they need more, ie if theres small bulge you should maybe looking at 2 fuzzy mice.

Hope that helps

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dazb
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Posted - 24/05/2008 :  14:26:52  Show Profile
after feeding there is only a small change in the body shape. should this be more prominent. dont wanna starve the little fella.

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