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Sta~ple
qeeun speler
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 11/07/2010 : 12:46:01
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Originally posted by candyazz
have you tried scenting the mice normally chick bllod drives them crazy also u could try the brine from hot dogs and lots of other stuff
Isn't the brine from hotdogs just like salt water? I have never heard hat one before but it sounds like fun.
What ways have you tried to make him eat? |
   
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hillzi
The Lost boy.
United Kingdom
3984 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2010 : 16:10:22
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Originally posted by Sta~ple
What ways have you tried to make him eat?
Who is this question directed at? Me or Candy? Got confused as you quoted her..  |
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Sta~ple
qeeun speler
United Kingdom
6129 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2010 : 18:56:59
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You, sorry! lol although I am now quite interested to see how candy makes non feeders eat as well at the mention of hotdogs.
Have you tried that stomach slitting thing? |
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DannyBrown91
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3070 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2010 : 19:58:05
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| I've heard of using tuna brine before, but hot dog brine is a new one. |
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hiper2009
Banned
United Kingdom
2197 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2010 : 21:23:43
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Originally posted by DannyBrown91
I've heard of using tuna brine before, but hot dog brine is a new one.
Lol never heard of using hot dog brine either i will have to try that out one day  |
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mikerichards
don't say the 'M' word!
United Kingdom
2901 Posts |
Posted - 12/07/2010 : 08:22:24
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| Seriously, don't do anything, he's obviously a feeder, he didn't get that big on thin air, so once he is ready to eat, he will eat. At the size he's at, I would try feeding every 14 days, its not gonna do him any harm, don't bother trying to force him to eat, its gonna be hassle for you and stressful for him. |
Location : Worthing, West Sussex
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
4428 Posts |
Posted - 12/07/2010 : 10:26:56
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angelhope
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
17 Posts |
Posted - 16/07/2010 : 19:14:53
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Originally posted by hillzi
Thanks all, put my mind at rest.
I will persist with other tactics for now, thanks guys.
Done the braining, tried different size mice but nah.
I am worrying slightly as he's gone a lot longer than most male corns of keepers whom I speak to, and theyr'e all feeding now.
But I do put it down to mating behaviour, as he hasn't got any diseases/ill health conditions.
Thanks all, I know pics dont really show alot, but I am slightly worried, if anyones near me, feel free to pop round and have a look at him at least.
cheers.
#8626;Zelraf has eaten only 1 med mouse since the end of march  ive done the stomach splitting thing but he isnt interested,he has shed a couple of weeks ago and i thought he was back 2 his normal self but no stil looking 4 a girlie i think! . .zelraf looks identical 2 your corn. . So your not the only one with a v.stubborn snakey!
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hillzi
The Lost boy.
United Kingdom
3984 Posts |
Posted - 16/07/2010 : 19:33:16
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Mines feeding soon, thing I tried that I didnt normally do was hand feed, and use a smaller sized prey item.. might work! dont give up hope, I'm sure its just breeding behaviour.
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 18/07/2010 : 03:55:37
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Originally posted by angelhope
Zelraf has eaten only 1 med mouse since the end of march ive done the stomach splitting thingbut he isnt interested,he has shed a couple of weeks ago and i thought he was back 2 his normal self but no stil looking 4 a girlie i think! . .zelraf looks identical 2 your corn. . So your not the only one with a v.stubborn snakey!
Both mine have only just started eating since being on a starvation diet since March Angelhope....and the amazing thing is that Kellog, who was a really lazy feeder, is not only striking but also coiling and constricting....a real change to his old feeding behaviour. I am sure it has to do with me now warming the mice and braining them, which is a habit I have got into when I was trying to tempt them to feed.
It is horrible when they arent eating, but it is a natural process and Zelraf will come out of it when he is ready....he may just need some tempting!
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