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morph2010
Egg
United Kingdom
97 Posts |
 Posted - 06/07/2010 : 22:47:20
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hi all my snake has not eaten for over 3 weeks now i'm getting really concerned for the little fella now
there's no signs off shedding and he's defo lost a bit of weight 
any help would be mostly appreciated
thanks in advance
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1 Harley, Anery corn (not sure on age!)
1 Amber, Mad as a hatter springer 7yrs
8 ft fish tanks loads of fishys
1 Bobby, Cat 2yrs
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candyazz
Egg
United Kingdom
53 Posts |
Posted - 06/07/2010 : 23:08:12
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what age and size is he
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morph2010
Egg
United Kingdom
97 Posts |
Posted - 06/07/2010 : 23:09:22
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| he's just under 4ft long about 12months old |
1 Harley, Anery corn (not sure on age!)
1 Amber, Mad as a hatter springer 7yrs
8 ft fish tanks loads of fishys
1 Bobby, Cat 2yrs
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morph2010
Egg
United Kingdom
97 Posts |
Posted - 06/07/2010 : 23:37:39
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just taken him out the viv no signs of shedding had a wriggle under my top and he's shedding in my hands as i speak!!
did'nt notice him going into blue!!
what an amazing experience!!!!!!!!!!1 |
1 Harley, Anery corn (not sure on age!)
1 Amber, Mad as a hatter springer 7yrs
8 ft fish tanks loads of fishys
1 Bobby, Cat 2yrs
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mikerichards
don't say the 'M' word!
United Kingdom
2901 Posts |
Posted - 06/07/2010 : 23:38:23
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| You got ages before you really need to worry, but keep trying and keep an eye on weights, it will drop but if its loads really quick then get him checked and a poo sample done. |
Location : Worthing, West Sussex
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/07/2010 : 04:54:14
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That must have been an awesome experience Aaron....and a shock! But it doesnt quite explain why he went for 3 weeks without eating.
You say he has lost a bit of weight....do you weigh him? If not then it would be a good idea to start so you have a record of what is going on.
Please let us know how his next feed goes and if still no luck then fill us in on all the info you can about him and his set-up. You can also check out this thread that is really helpful with non-feeders - http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3720
For now we will watch this space and hope that Harley gobbles down his next meal.
xxx
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morph2010
Egg
United Kingdom
97 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2010 : 22:30:30
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yes it was a really strange sight seeing his skin peel away, it felt really sticky at first and dried out in less than a minute
tried him with a medium mice today and he came out and ate it straight away, maybe he had a problem with shedding and we helped him along when we handled him?
has put my mind to ease as i thought he may have been ill but he looks nice and shiny now that old skin has come away
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1 Harley, Anery corn (not sure on age!)
1 Amber, Mad as a hatter springer 7yrs
8 ft fish tanks loads of fishys
1 Bobby, Cat 2yrs
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feeding advice needed please!!!
