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Raycheroo
Hatchling
United Kingdom
102 Posts |
 Posted - 05/09/2011 : 16:15:48
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Hi all,
Its pablos first feed with us tonight, breeder says he is a good eater but he is our first snake so i was wondering how you suggest we feed him? just dangle the thawed out pinky in front of him or leave it in his viv for him to eat in his own time? |
 
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Simmy_82
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1272 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2011 : 16:21:15
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How long have you had the snake? A week?
If so i fed mine in a separate smaller tub. First feed i just put it in the RUB and left the snake to it, watching of course. Once it found the pinkie it was fine. Last few times i have fed her i have dangled it at her in the RUB and she has struck at it. Maybe you should just leave it in the RUB and see how it goes. It should be fine.
I got my RUB from ASDA once of those sealable lunch boxes biggest one they did (about £2), drilled some air holes in to i could close the lid whilst i cleaned the faun etc whilst she is eating.
Hope this helps! |
 
0.1.0 - Cat - Tallulah
0.0.1 - Carolina Corn Snake - Lilith |
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Raycheroo
Hatchling
United Kingdom
102 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2011 : 16:27:08
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| I think this first feed we are going to do in the viv (he's still very skittish) but we have a seperate tub for him when we get a little more comfortable with him. |
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Simmy_82
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1272 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2011 : 16:30:47
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Ok then best to leave it on a piece of kitchen roll (if you use aspen) so that its cant potentially swallow any aspen. Leave it on their so that it can find and feed it for itself.
Mine was pretty skittish the first few handling sessions, but usually calmed down after a few minutes and happily explored my hands and arms. Just build your confidence with handling slowly. |
0.1.0 - Cat - Tallulah
0.0.1 - Carolina Corn Snake - Lilith |
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Okeetee Mick
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2308 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2011 : 16:33:53
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| I have four and have fed all of them their first feeds in the viv, I think it just settles them quicker. |
0.1.0 Okeetee (Sookie) 0.1.0 Powder (Luna) 0.1.0 Bloodred (Arlene) 0.1.0 Caramel Stripe (Tara)
0.1.0 Ghost (Crystal) 0.1.0 Caramel (Jessica) 0.1.0 Lavender Stripe (Portia) 1.0.0 Platinum (Godric)
0.1.0 Thayers King (Lettie Mae) 0.1.0 Albino Blairs King (Lorena) 0.1.0 Russian Ratsnakes (Pam)
0.1.0 Korean Ratsnake (Katerina) 1.0.0 Russian Ratsnake (Lafayette)
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Raycheroo
Hatchling
United Kingdom
102 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2011 : 16:34:26
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| Hehe i cant wait to be able to hold him, but anyway thank you for the advice,shall put it to use tonight :-) |
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Simmy_82
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1272 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2011 : 16:35:05
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| Good luck, let us all know how it goes. |
0.1.0 - Cat - Tallulah
0.0.1 - Carolina Corn Snake - Lilith |
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Okeetee Mick
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2308 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2011 : 16:41:05
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| Yes good luck, just one thing don't expect to see him for a couple of days, mine go into the warm hide and stay there. |
0.1.0 Okeetee (Sookie) 0.1.0 Powder (Luna) 0.1.0 Bloodred (Arlene) 0.1.0 Caramel Stripe (Tara)
0.1.0 Ghost (Crystal) 0.1.0 Caramel (Jessica) 0.1.0 Lavender Stripe (Portia) 1.0.0 Platinum (Godric)
0.1.0 Thayers King (Lettie Mae) 0.1.0 Albino Blairs King (Lorena) 0.1.0 Russian Ratsnakes (Pam)
0.1.0 Korean Ratsnake (Katerina) 1.0.0 Russian Ratsnake (Lafayette)
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Simmy_82
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1272 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2011 : 16:45:25
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| Mine hide for abou 18hrs. Then she's out and about exploring again. Amazing how different they all are. |
0.1.0 - Cat - Tallulah
0.0.1 - Carolina Corn Snake - Lilith |
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Raycheroo
Hatchling
United Kingdom
102 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2011 : 16:51:34
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well i shall let you all know how it went (will try sneak some pics if i can)
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shaunb
Yearling
United Kingdom
782 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2011 : 17:21:12
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I take mine out and feed them in a tub or a new kitchen bowl i brought just for them, and i use a pair ov tongs to dangle in front of them cos i like it when they strike and constrict, but what ever way you decide to do it hope it goes well for you good luck  |
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Raycheroo
Hatchling
United Kingdom
102 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2011 : 17:38:53
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| we have the tongs ready to go hehe i shall place some kitchen paper in there so he doesnt eat the aspen |
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Mort13
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5599 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2011 : 18:27:43
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| Oh good luck! I've always fed mine in seperate tubs straight from the start and just placed them in with their pinkies. Once I know they are more settled and are feeding well I've dangled the mouse for them. You'll find everyone has their own way of doing things,as does each snake. |
      
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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Raycheroo
Hatchling
United Kingdom
102 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2011 : 21:43:33
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| well after about 20 mins of the pinky being in his viv, he has just been faking us out lol he has moved closer to it but still hasnt gone in for the kill :P |
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Mort13
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5599 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2011 : 21:50:31
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| It may help to cover his viv up as he may be a little shy of being watched. |
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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Raycheroo
Hatchling
United Kingdom
102 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2011 : 23:34:13
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Finally got him to eat after about an hour and a half...here are the pics :)
Sneaky lad started when i wasnt looking
He has a bulge in his tummy but its not massive....is that still alright? |
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shaunb
Yearling
United Kingdom
782 Posts |
Posted - 06/09/2011 : 00:22:04
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| looks ok to me nice pics by the way doesn't have to be a massive lump but it is supposed to stick out |
[Quote]
A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.
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Simmy_82
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1272 Posts |
Posted - 06/09/2011 : 07:19:55
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| Bulge is fine. Glad it all went well. Nice pics! |
0.1.0 - Cat - Tallulah
0.0.1 - Carolina Corn Snake - Lilith |
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Okeetee Mick
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2308 Posts |
Posted - 06/09/2011 : 08:39:41
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| Great job, patients is the name of the game! |
0.1.0 Okeetee (Sookie) 0.1.0 Powder (Luna) 0.1.0 Bloodred (Arlene) 0.1.0 Caramel Stripe (Tara)
0.1.0 Ghost (Crystal) 0.1.0 Caramel (Jessica) 0.1.0 Lavender Stripe (Portia) 1.0.0 Platinum (Godric)
0.1.0 Thayers King (Lettie Mae) 0.1.0 Albino Blairs King (Lorena) 0.1.0 Russian Ratsnakes (Pam)
0.1.0 Korean Ratsnake (Katerina) 1.0.0 Russian Ratsnake (Lafayette)
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kdlang
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3556 Posts |
Posted - 06/09/2011 : 09:39:23
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| Bulge looks perfect. He is a cutie. I'm glad he took it for you. Sometimes it takes them a little while to make sure that it's safe to eat as that is when they are most vulnerable. |
4.1.0 corns - Izzy (Carolina) Alice (Amel) Peanut (Butter Motley) Swayze (Ghost) Carmellia (Butter Motley)
0.1.0 cat - Kizzy
1.0.0 Dog - Dobbie
Location - Chesterfield, Derbyshire
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Raycheroo
Hatchling
United Kingdom
102 Posts |
Posted - 06/09/2011 : 10:04:46
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| Thanks for all your help guys, i wouldn't have known what i was doing :) |
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First feed tonight
