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mkmattyk
banned
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 08/08/2011 : 18:42:47
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| did i read on here that you can dip the tip of the head of a pinkie in marmite, cause my friend is having some really bad problem with his hatchling and he getting to the point where his giving up n them and i dont want to tell him to do if its wrong.. can someone confirm this??? |
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west5680
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/08/2011 : 18:58:31
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| it was posted on here a couple of days ago, not sure which thread. Dunno if it would work. Has he tried the usual bits i.e braining the mouse? Warming it up? Leaving it to snake and mouse in a smaller tub covered up? |
 
0.1.0 Wife
4.0.0 Children
0.5.0 Chickens
0.2.0 Cats
0.1.0 Amel corn (Sydney)(hatchie)
0.1.0 Carolina corn (Sienna)(3yrs)
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mkmattyk
banned
United Kingdom
837 Posts |
Posted - 08/08/2011 : 20:06:25
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| well i havent asked but hes a experienced breeder so he prob already knows but i do feel sorry for him, and wanted to give him some advise to make him feel better give him abit of hope if he hasnt tried it yet, |
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HannahB
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/08/2011 : 20:30:06
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it was recommended to me by a breeder I got some snakes from.. her friend swears by it..
how old are the hatchies.. some can go months (mine went for 7) without feeding on their own.. some have more yolky goodness from the egg to absorb and use than others |
2.0 Normal Royal Pythons - Q and Little One
1.0 Chihauhaun Mountain Kingsnake - Simba
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Fat Paul
Egg
United Kingdom
67 Posts |
Posted - 14/08/2011 : 16:06:11
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WOW! I've never heared of that before, let us know if its successful.
I'll give it a go next time I've got a baby that wont eat.
Could be like people though, they'll either love it or they'll hate it ;) |
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Mamma
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 14/08/2011 : 21:13:58
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i've never heard of anyone scenting with marmite, but when you've got non-feeders hell you'll give anything a go!! lol  |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
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mkmattyk
banned
United Kingdom
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Posted - 14/08/2011 : 21:26:17
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| just an update... my friend still hasnt got in touch, but i insisted he keep me in the loop and ive emailed twice since the orginal post but nothing, i will give him another couple of days then i will ring him |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
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Posted - 14/08/2011 : 21:29:47
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if he's struggling and i can help just let me know hun, i don't mind one boarding short-term while he's getting started 
we have various options for scenting - lizard, frog, gerbil etc and i'm used to dealing with non-feeders and assist/force feeding if that becomes necessary |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 14/08/2011 : 21:31:25
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| though i must admit it's been lovely this year with almost everything feeding well |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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mkmattyk
banned
United Kingdom
837 Posts |
Posted - 14/08/2011 : 21:31:43
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| ps hannah the hatchlings are from a july 12th clutch |
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mkmattyk
banned
United Kingdom
837 Posts |
Posted - 14/08/2011 : 21:39:37
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| thanks GP i will keep everyone posted!!i was going to buy one of him but he declinded at the last minute cause the one i wanted he had problems with, so i asked him to keep me in the loop, he emailed me to say ill try afew more times (to feed), but havent really heard from him apart from thanks for the advice i gave him about the marmite |
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mkmattyk
banned
United Kingdom
837 Posts |
Posted - 14/08/2011 : 21:42:37
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| i want to jump in and help but, id be lying if i said i was an expert at it |
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sounds stupid but...
