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Quiguli
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
35 Posts |
 Posted - 19/08/2011 : 22:54:02
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I had to post about this as i've read a few posts about problem feeders and any tips that can be given. Since I bought home my Cinder on the 3rd of July she proved to be nothing but a problem feeder refusing to eat every pinkie I offer her, I resorted to braining  which wasnt the most pleasant method but it worked and it only worked if I covered and left her for 24 hours. It was stressing me out to say the least, so my friend had scanned the internet for a different idea and suggested marmite.
Oh Marmite I LOVE thee!, since i've dipped the pinkies heads in marmite she eats them up with the hour! I can now feed her on two pinkies no problem and she has taken every pinkie I have offered her every time.
This is definately one to consider if you've tried everything else and just dont have the stomach for braining. I hope some of you will try this and perhaps tell me if it works. Would love to know if it works with all ages rather than just hatchlings.  |
1.4 Corn Snakes (Varying Morphs), 1.0 Royal Python, 1.1 Jungle Carpet Pythons, 0.1 Leopard Gecko, 0.0.2 Bearded Dragons, 1.1 Brazilian Rainbow Boas |
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Sta~ple
qeeun speler
United Kingdom
6129 Posts |
Posted - 19/08/2011 : 23:22:52
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| Wow I have never heard first hand of this actually working!, to tell the truth I actually thought it was bs... Are you going to try and ween her or the marmite then? |
   
A very special super, duper thanks for K :3 |
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Auld Baldy
Ikea's Pimp
United Kingdom
1619 Posts |
Posted - 20/08/2011 : 01:57:50
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I wonder if the Marmite Food Company would be interested in this information for their next advertising campaign?
http://www.marmite.co.uk/love/contact/feedback.html
Love Marmite ~ Love Snakes ~ Snakes Love it too!  |
1.0.0: Miami Normal: Taggart
0.0.1: Carolina Normal: Wee Woody
0.0.1: Grey Rat Snake: Mirkey
0.0.1: Amel Corn: Blaze
1.0.0: Carpet Python: Vambo
0.0.1: MBK: Fester
0.0.1: Florida King Snake : Rattler (Rattle & Hum)
0.0.1. California King Snake: El Diablo Diego
0.2.0 Tarantulas : Ermintrude & Euphemia. |
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Quiguli
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
35 Posts |
Posted - 20/08/2011 : 08:08:34
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Well I hope to eventually ween her off the marmite but I want to establish a few more feeds perhaps when shes ready for the next pray item such as fuzzies. I might have a snake addicted to marmite (can't say I blame her)
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I wonder if the Marmite Food Company would be interested in this information for their next advertising campaign?
Do you know what I might just contact them and tell them about it, I might even get free marmite!, I think from now on i'll call it Snakemite haha cheesy |
1.4 Corn Snakes (Varying Morphs), 1.0 Royal Python, 1.1 Jungle Carpet Pythons, 0.1 Leopard Gecko, 0.0.2 Bearded Dragons, 1.1 Brazilian Rainbow Boas |
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Mort13
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5599 Posts |
Posted - 20/08/2011 : 18:49:10
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Heh,heh thats brill! You must be well chuffed.
I'm a marmite lover too,although I prefer it with cheese on a crumpet rather than a pinkie. |
      
3.1.0 Corn snakes, 1.0.0 T-Albino Cape House Snake, 0.1.0 Western Hognose,
1.0.0 MBK, 0.1.0 Childrens Python, 1.0.0 Nicaraguan Dwarf Boas
0.0.1 Occelated Skink, 1.0.0 Leopard Gecko, 1.0.3 Tarantulas, 0.0.2 Damon diadema
1.0.0 C0ckatiel,
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3796 Posts |
Posted - 20/08/2011 : 18:56:16
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Good work. I;ve recommended the Marmite method a few times.
It's usually greeted with "Sure, I'll try that...."
*COUGH*crazyfool*COUGH* |
9.11 Cornsnakes
1.1 Hogg island boas
1.0 Dwarf Burmese python
Location: Watford
Website- http://rassnakes.yolasite.com/ |
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mkmattyk
banned
United Kingdom
837 Posts |
Posted - 20/08/2011 : 19:04:36
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| i havent tried it myself but i know afew people including sexybear77 that have suggested it and ive passed to friends and they thought i was crazy but i insisted and they pass it on everytime |
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cattNmo
Hatchling
182 Posts |
Posted - 20/08/2011 : 19:20:03
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| This has to boil down to Marmite love it or hate it. I'd rather brain lunch then have to smell the stuff!!!!!! |
Three corns, a dog, a cat, 2 kids and a future husband, Yes its a MAD HOUSE in leicester area.
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thistle
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1757 Posts |
Posted - 20/08/2011 : 21:38:15
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| I have to admit that I have never tasted Marmite, for some reason the thought of it always makes me feel a bit sick. But maybe I should buy a jar and put it in the cupboard just incase I ever need it. |
2.0.0 Dogs (westie Angus, shih tzu Archie)
0.5.0 African Pygmy Hedgehogs (Harriet, Amelia, Matilda, Jemima, Maisie) RIP Hector
0.4.0 Guinea Pigs (Isobel, Effy, Mrs Mack & Sheila)
1.0.0 Lutino C0ckatiel (Sammy)
3.0.0 Corn Snakes - CB10 Amel (Barnaby), CB11 Anery Lavender (Bailey), CB10 Caramel Motley (Bradley)
0.1.0 CB11 Western Hognose Snake (Maggie) |
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Problem feeder? No more!
