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muppet9976
Hatchling
United Kingdom
254 Posts |
 Posted - 14/06/2011 : 20:10:05
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Hi all,
I was just hoping that somebody could advise me on if Fluffy is the right weight.
I weighed him yesterday, and he is 556g, and approx 3ft 8in.
Is this a good weight for a snake of this size?
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1.0.0 Amel Corn - Fluffy! |
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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4334 Posts |
Posted - 14/06/2011 : 20:27:17
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All about body shape, is he a loaf of bread shape?
What are you feeding him and how often?
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Edited by - lotabob on 14/06/2011 20:29:22 |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 14/06/2011 : 21:07:36
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| my 5 footers are generally around the 500-550g mark........ |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
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Cornsnakeluver127
Egg
United Kingdom
58 Posts |
Posted - 14/06/2011 : 22:09:54
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| I'm not to good with weight but it sounds like ur feeding to much... |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2011 : 11:12:56
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| what are you actually feeding him though and how often? |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
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muppet9976
Hatchling
United Kingdom
254 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2011 : 21:02:19
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| am feeding him 1-2 mediums a week. I think it averages around 1.5 medium mice per week. If im honest, i didnt think he looked at all overweight. I was actually more worried that he was underweight! I wouldnt say he is a bread loaf shape, he is sort of oval. When you pick him up you can sometimes see small ridges muscle along the top of his body, so it doesnt seem to me that he has a large amount of fat on him or anything... |
1.0.0 Amel Corn - Fluffy! |
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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4334 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2011 : 22:18:35
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| It does sound like your overfeeding I'm afraid. He is a bit small for that amount of food and its probably a good idea to rethink what you are feeding before it becomes an obesity problem. I would personally reduce to 1 suitably sized mouse every 10 days, thats is more than enough, corn nsakes are supposed to be very slender and skinny snakes with a body shape of a flat belly, straight sides and a curve oever the top, a bit like an upside down 'U' (or a right way up 'U' if you turn the snake upside down). |
Anery Corn snake SPOT. Royal Python, DUKE. Hogg Island Boa, SANKE. Albino House Snake, HAL.
Harlequin Crested Gecko HARLEY
Albino Horned Frog WAKA
Chilean Rose Tarantula TRIXIE. Brazilian Salmon Pink Bird-eating Tarantula SAM. Orange Baboon Tarantula BORIS.
Giant Asian Forest Scorpion, SALLY.
Giant African Land Snails, SHELDON & MICHELLE.
Budwing Mantis, MAIA
Dubia Roach Colony. Silkworm Colony. Mealworm Colony. Waxworm Colony. Fruit Beetle Colony.
MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://www.youtube.com/user/alocheeky |
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muppet9976
Hatchling
United Kingdom
254 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2011 : 22:29:22
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okay then im sorry to you and my snake :p
i will start to feed him once every 10 days. Thanks for your advice :) |
1.0.0 Amel Corn - Fluffy! |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 17/06/2011 : 06:34:20
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i'd probably feed a medium mouse fortnightly as he does sound a bit hefty for his length
monitor his weight monthly and you can make any changes to his diet as neccessary |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
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muppet9976
Hatchling
United Kingdom
254 Posts |
Posted - 18/06/2011 : 16:17:29
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fortnightly, not every 10 days?
Okay well i will feed him fortnightly and update you on his weight in a couple of months |
1.0.0 Amel Corn - Fluffy! |
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Am I feeding him enough?
