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facio
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 09/01/2011 : 05:02:12
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| basically i have had my 6 month year old corn snake for 4 months now feeding it 1 pinkie a week alot of people say they grow quicker if you feed them 2 pinkies a week just want to be doing the best for my snake. |
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09/01/2011 : 05:08:04
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They might grow quicker, but that's not always good for snakes to grow quicker.
Your snake might possibly be ready to go up to double pinkies all I can suggest is that if it's been on single pinks for 4 months, then depending on how big the bulge is after feeding to decide on whether to go up to double pinks.
In regards feeding more to grow quicker, it's known as 'power-feeding' there's still a lot of dispute in regards health issues with snakes when this is done, but the general consensus is that it's not all good for them. |
-=Kehhlyr - The Resident Loon
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facio
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09/01/2011 : 05:39:12
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| i understand but my snake seems to be hungry when i feed it 1 pinkie i am not sure just alot of people have told should feed them 2 pinkies a week. that is all plus i am studying animal welfare at college so. |
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 09/01/2011 : 11:59:04
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You could give your snake 2 pinkies and if he eats and digests them ok then you can move up a size. Most snakes will look for more food, it's normal because they eat when the opportunity presents itself. In the wild they wouldn't eat again for goodness knows how long!  |
Husband....Very Understanding!!! (Phil)
Son & Daughter (Kevin & Carol)
Granddaughter (Eva)
3.4.0 Cornsnakes Amel (Sidney) Caramel Stripe (Sultan) Amber (Cleo) Carolina (Phoebe) Anery Motley Stripe (Penny) Snow (Lily) Caramel (Holmes)
1.2.0 Royal Pythons(Peeps, Pandora & Pepsi)
1.0.0 Hognose (Hudson)
2.1.0 Dogs (Dillon, Alfie, Ellie)
0.1.0 Senegal Parrot (Peanut)
1.1.0 Bearded Dragons (Bonnie & Clyde)
1.0.0 Crested Geckos (Echo)
0.2.1 Hermanns Tortoises (Ebbie, Rosie & Twiglet)
0.1.0 Guinea Pig (Dolly-Pipsqueak)
0.1.9 Tarantulas (Poppy, Gypsy, Bumble, Insey Winsey, Sonic, Cookie, Raven, Fudge, Titch & Sox)
??? Foster animals
Location: Near Saffron Walden, Essex
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facio
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
42 Posts |
Posted - 09/01/2011 : 13:14:20
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| Yeh i might try it just want him to be at his best |
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Benji54
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09/01/2011 : 15:33:45
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as kehhlyr says power feeding isnt always the healthiest option for a number of reasons, not least of all that cornsnakes get fat quite easily and have trouble gettin rid of the weight once its on. 2 pinkies isnt too dramatic, i would probably be feeding 2 at that age anyway. the 5 month old i got my lil bro for xmas was on 3 pinkies a week!
like herriot says, they will nearly always seek food if available but he will grow in his own time, try to be patient! ;) i know its hard but he'll get there! |
1.1.0 corns "wotsit" and "biscuit"
1.0.0 Royal "ophion"
0.1.0 Coastal Carpet Python "Serendipity"
1.0.0 Mexican Black Kingsnake "Obsidian"
0.1.0 Bunny Rabbit (?) "truffle"
R.I.P "Prisma Pequeno" |
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facio
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
42 Posts |
Posted - 09/01/2011 : 15:46:51
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| yeh i know just wana try see if he is happier on two pinkies |
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Benji54
Hatchling
United Kingdom
449 Posts |
Posted - 09/01/2011 : 15:56:58
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| like i said, id be offering two at that age anyway so give it a red hot crack! rooroo! ;) |
1.1.0 corns "wotsit" and "biscuit"
1.0.0 Royal "ophion"
0.1.0 Coastal Carpet Python "Serendipity"
1.0.0 Mexican Black Kingsnake "Obsidian"
0.1.0 Bunny Rabbit (?) "truffle"
R.I.P "Prisma Pequeno" |
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facio
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
42 Posts |
Posted - 09/01/2011 : 17:09:45
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| hahahah cool thx for info |
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 09/01/2011 : 17:23:42
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| The place I get my mice from always gets the bags of the different sizes I want out of the freezer and I choose my own. I think that's a great way of buying them because even within the same 'size catagory' they vary so much! Ask if you could do that same. |
Husband....Very Understanding!!! (Phil)
Son & Daughter (Kevin & Carol)
Granddaughter (Eva)
3.4.0 Cornsnakes Amel (Sidney) Caramel Stripe (Sultan) Amber (Cleo) Carolina (Phoebe) Anery Motley Stripe (Penny) Snow (Lily) Caramel (Holmes)
1.2.0 Royal Pythons(Peeps, Pandora & Pepsi)
1.0.0 Hognose (Hudson)
2.1.0 Dogs (Dillon, Alfie, Ellie)
0.1.0 Senegal Parrot (Peanut)
1.1.0 Bearded Dragons (Bonnie & Clyde)
1.0.0 Crested Geckos (Echo)
0.2.1 Hermanns Tortoises (Ebbie, Rosie & Twiglet)
0.1.0 Guinea Pig (Dolly-Pipsqueak)
0.1.9 Tarantulas (Poppy, Gypsy, Bumble, Insey Winsey, Sonic, Cookie, Raven, Fudge, Titch & Sox)
??? Foster animals
Location: Near Saffron Walden, Essex
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facio
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
42 Posts |
Posted - 09/01/2011 : 18:13:14
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| yeh i might have to try that |
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bigal
Egg
United Kingdom
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Posted - 13/01/2011 : 11:21:43
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| My youngest is 4 months old he has been on two pinkies a week for some time now and he certainly aint fat |
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facio
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
42 Posts |
Posted - 13/01/2011 : 12:41:23
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| send me some pictures |
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Feeding Question?
