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KITTYCAT
Hatchling
United Kingdom
492 Posts |
 Posted - 09/10/2009 : 19:26:57
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Hi Guys My hatchling diesel is now 5 weeks old and still hasnt eatin i tried force feeding half a pinkie brain last night but he just spat it out advice is much sought after cause i really dont wont to loose him. |
1.0.0 carolina corn (herbie)
0.1.0 snow corn (casper)
0.0.1 anery motley corn(diesel)
0.0.1 calafornia banded king snake (ozzy)
0.1.0 royal python (pandora)
0.0.1 boa constrictor (bullet)
1.0.0 weinmaraner (zac)
1.0.0 staffy (zeus)
1.1.0 cats (sophie n pepe)
0.0.1 fish (fish)
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3796 Posts |
Posted - 09/10/2009 : 20:29:45
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have you tried-
1. dipping the pinkie in chicken stock
2. dipping the pinkie in tuna juice
3. super heating the head
4. splitting the side of the pinkie
5. braining
6. wiggling with tongs
7. scenting with other prey items- hamster, chicken, rabbit (anything you can get your hands on)
8. leaving the pinkie in for 24 hours without looking
9. transferring diesel to a small container to eat
10. making a pinkie smoothie- mushing up a pinkie and adding it to the drinking water for a night
11. assist, not force, feeding
I know some of these may sound a bit... duh, but I dont know what you have and havent tried. bear in mind force feeding can be very stressful for the snake and can exacerbate feeding problems.
good luck with Diesel, and try not to panic too much. x
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9.11 Cornsnakes
1.1 Hogg island boas
1.0 Dwarf Burmese python
Location: Watford
Website- http://rassnakes.yolasite.com/ |
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 09/10/2009 : 20:37:22
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| Sorry to hear that Diesel still isnt eating Kittycat. Dont know what to suggest, but hope something will work soon. xxx |
  
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KITTYCAT
Hatchling
United Kingdom
492 Posts |
Posted - 09/10/2009 : 21:04:16
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| Have tried warming the brain bareinmind it has already been cut, also tried wrapping it in chicken fat for a few hours, also have left in over night on numerous occassions |
1.0.0 carolina corn (herbie)
0.1.0 snow corn (casper)
0.0.1 anery motley corn(diesel)
0.0.1 calafornia banded king snake (ozzy)
0.1.0 royal python (pandora)
0.0.1 boa constrictor (bullet)
1.0.0 weinmaraner (zac)
1.0.0 staffy (zeus)
1.1.0 cats (sophie n pepe)
0.0.1 fish (fish)
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3796 Posts |
Posted - 09/10/2009 : 22:28:18
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| well done for trying so hard, but def try the other techniques too. you never know! |
9.11 Cornsnakes
1.1 Hogg island boas
1.0 Dwarf Burmese python
Location: Watford
Website- http://rassnakes.yolasite.com/ |
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KITTYCAT
Hatchling
United Kingdom
492 Posts |
Posted - 09/10/2009 : 22:46:07
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Cheers for the replies guys i will try the pinkie smoothie see how it goes, keep you posted
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1.0.0 carolina corn (herbie)
0.1.0 snow corn (casper)
0.0.1 anery motley corn(diesel)
0.0.1 calafornia banded king snake (ozzy)
0.1.0 royal python (pandora)
0.0.1 boa constrictor (bullet)
1.0.0 weinmaraner (zac)
1.0.0 staffy (zeus)
1.1.0 cats (sophie n pepe)
0.0.1 fish (fish)
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3796 Posts |
Posted - 09/10/2009 : 22:49:29
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| good luck for you and little Diesel! x |
9.11 Cornsnakes
1.1 Hogg island boas
1.0 Dwarf Burmese python
Location: Watford
Website- http://rassnakes.yolasite.com/ |
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2009 : 03:38:39
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| Dont try and feed pink smoothie with a syringe - it needs to be done by someone experienced. xxx |
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Posted - 10/10/2009 : 04:46:48
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| I tried many things to get Rizzie to eat, she was even threatened with the pinkie press and the only thing that works for her is scenting with chick, she takes that every time but for some reason wont when i use chicken or chicken stock. They are funny little critters sometimes. |
1.0.0 Amel stripe(Dezzi)
0.1.0 Snow Corn (Rizzie)
0.1.0 Carolina Corn (Hotaru)
2.2.0 western hognose (Huff and Puff)(Missy and Pharoh)
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
8173 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2009 : 05:05:35
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quote:
Originally posted by Kellog
Dont try and feed pink smoothie with a syringe - it needs to be done by someone experienced. xxx
Depends on personal classification of a pinky smoothie.
My opinion of a pinky smoothie is:
- Remove water bowl for 2-3 days
- Squash a pinky up inside a sandwich bag or similar.
- put approx half of squashed pinky into a milk carton lid.
- Add water to lid and stir gently
- add water until lid is nearly full
- Place back into Faun.
- Remove after 12 hours MAX
- Start again if need be
A pinky press is what I would say is force feeding, which is different to a smoothie. |
-=Kehhlyr - The Resident Loon
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HannahB
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
5491 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2009 : 13:10:37
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some one told me to put a bit of marmite on a pinkie - someone the breeder i got aura from knows someone who swears by marmite lol
got my fingers crossed that he eats soon |
2.0 Normal Royal Pythons - Q and Little One
1.0 Chihauhaun Mountain Kingsnake - Simba
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kizzig
Yearling
United Kingdom
560 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2009 : 16:29:04
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| Good luck with the feeding! Hope Diesel eats for you soon! |
Kizzig
Our ever growing menagerie:
1.0.0 Amel cornsnake (Ziggy)
0.1.0 Amel motley cornsnake (Kizzy)
1.0.0 Housegecko (Eric)
0.1.0 Chile Rose Tarantula (Daisy) RIP Double D, We'll miss you... xxx
1.0.0 Budgie (Oscar)
0.1.0 Cat (Sophie)
1.1.0 Red Eared Sliders (Sam 'n' Ella)
Assorted Fish - Harry, Artie, Kev and Ebi.
RIP Georgina the Housegecko  , Archie the Angelfish (17/09/09), and Daisy the Chile Rose Tarantula (19/11/2009)
   
   
Our Animal's Album: http://s986.photobucket.com/albums/ae347/klivingston234/ |
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KITTYCAT
Hatchling
United Kingdom
492 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2009 : 21:49:01
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| hey got him to eat not that many will agree with my method but he was as good as gold. i mashed up the head of a pinkie n gentle priced hid mouth open in stuck it in and he swallowed it he has now had about half a pinkie this way hopefully he will eat on his own soon its been causing me many sleepless nights |
1.0.0 carolina corn (herbie)
0.1.0 snow corn (casper)
0.0.1 anery motley corn(diesel)
0.0.1 calafornia banded king snake (ozzy)
0.1.0 royal python (pandora)
0.0.1 boa constrictor (bullet)
1.0.0 weinmaraner (zac)
1.0.0 staffy (zeus)
1.1.0 cats (sophie n pepe)
0.0.1 fish (fish)
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kizzig
Yearling
United Kingdom
560 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2009 : 22:26:57
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| Glad he finally ate for you! |
Kizzig
Our ever growing menagerie:
1.0.0 Amel cornsnake (Ziggy)
0.1.0 Amel motley cornsnake (Kizzy)
1.0.0 Housegecko (Eric)
0.1.0 Chile Rose Tarantula (Daisy) RIP Double D, We'll miss you... xxx
1.0.0 Budgie (Oscar)
0.1.0 Cat (Sophie)
1.1.0 Red Eared Sliders (Sam 'n' Ella)
Assorted Fish - Harry, Artie, Kev and Ebi.
RIP Georgina the Housegecko , Archie the Angelfish (17/09/09), and Daisy the Chile Rose Tarantula (19/11/2009)
Our Animal's Album: http://s986.photobucket.com/albums/ae347/klivingston234/ |
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KITTYCAT
Hatchling
United Kingdom
492 Posts |
Posted - 27/10/2009 : 11:23:09
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Good news guys diesel had half a pinkie on another good note id had lost casper for nearly 2wks i found her this morning i had checked my box file n couldnt see her so i locked the lid i was up searching again opened the file n theyre she was all be it a bit cold but shes tucked up nice n warm now |
1.0.0 carolina corn (herbie)
0.1.0 snow corn (casper)
0.0.1 anery motley corn(diesel)
0.0.1 calafornia banded king snake (ozzy)
0.1.0 royal python (pandora)
0.0.1 boa constrictor (bullet)
1.0.0 weinmaraner (zac)
1.0.0 staffy (zeus)
1.1.0 cats (sophie n pepe)
0.0.1 fish (fish)
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893 Posts |
Posted - 27/10/2009 : 11:41:17
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Originally posted by KITTYCAT
Good news guys diesel had half a pinkie on another good note id had lost casper for nearly 2wks i found her this morning i had checked my box file n couldnt see her so i locked the lid i was up searching again opened the file n theyre she was all be it a bit cold but shes tucked up nice n warm now
Thanks for the good news. I have to admit I was shocked to read Casper spent nearly two weeks locked up somewhere with no access to water but I'm very pleased that he's fine now and well done to Diesel for taking that half pinkie.
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3796 Posts |
Posted - 27/10/2009 : 11:41:26
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| Very well done for getting Diesel to eat, and glad you found Casper too! |
9.11 Cornsnakes
1.1 Hogg island boas
1.0 Dwarf Burmese python
Location: Watford
Website- http://rassnakes.yolasite.com/ |
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 27/10/2009 : 22:12:06
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| So glad Diesel has eaten normally, that is a great step forward. Am also so pleased to hear you found Casper (sorry, seemed to have missed the fact he was missing!). Shows how strong corns really are that he has lasted this long under those cirumstances. Am sure you will give him the tender loving care he needs to regain his strength. xxx |
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HannahB
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
5491 Posts |
Posted - 27/10/2009 : 22:18:11
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well done for Diesel feeding 
and glad casper turned up! |
2.0 Normal Royal Pythons - Q and Little One
1.0 Chihauhaun Mountain Kingsnake - Simba
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KITTYCAT
Hatchling
United Kingdom
492 Posts |
Posted - 28/10/2009 : 18:05:22
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| yeh i was so rlieved casper had a mouse 2nite shes doin well after her ordeal |
1.0.0 carolina corn (herbie)
0.1.0 snow corn (casper)
0.0.1 anery motley corn(diesel)
0.0.1 calafornia banded king snake (ozzy)
0.1.0 royal python (pandora)
0.0.1 boa constrictor (bullet)
1.0.0 weinmaraner (zac)
1.0.0 staffy (zeus)
1.1.0 cats (sophie n pepe)
0.0.1 fish (fish)
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893 Posts |
Posted - 28/10/2009 : 18:07:19
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quote:
Originally posted by KITTYCAT
yeh i was so rlieved casper had a mouse 2nite shes doin well after her ordeal
Excellent!
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