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SheWolfey
Hatchling
United Kingdom
148 Posts |
 Posted - 27/10/2011 : 18:15:10
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Another newbe question, sorry. 
I have a problem. Today I checked her feeding schedule and she last fed on the 18th (which was a Tuesday). I got her on Sunday and I know you're not supposed to feed them for a week after you get them. But, if I fed her on Sunday, she would haven't of eaten for 12 days.
Will she be ok, or should I feed her a little earlier?
I am just a little worried as she is only 3 months old and I am not sure how long she can go with out eating. |
1.1.0 Cats (Baccus and Isis)
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polarchick
Egg
United Kingdom
73 Posts |
Posted - 27/10/2011 : 18:20:22
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Hi SheWolfey!
Don't worry, she'll be fine if you postpone her feeding. Snakes - even small hatchlings - can go for weeks or even months without food. It's a bit difficult to get your head round as we humans are very different animals (I can feel my stomach rumbling as I type!) so it's quite a worry at first but she has more chance of having a successful first feed with you if she has had the whole week to get used to her new surroundings. |
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Mamma
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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SheWolfey
Hatchling
United Kingdom
148 Posts |
Posted - 28/10/2011 : 14:22:28
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| Thanks so much! I didn't know they could go for months without food |
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Simmy_82
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1272 Posts |
Posted - 28/10/2011 : 14:25:10
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Same happend with mine. I bought mine on a Sunday, its next feed day was due the monday, which i skipped and fed the Sunday after, meaning it had gone 14days with out feeding and was completly fine. Its nothing to worry too much about, tho to be fair i was exactly the same lol
When they dont feed they apparently shut down their digestive system to conserve energy. I read that somewhere cant remember where tho. |
 
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SheWolfey
Hatchling
United Kingdom
148 Posts |
Posted - 28/10/2011 : 14:39:06
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Originally posted by Simmy_82
Same happend with mine. I bought mine on a Sunday, its next feed day was due the monday, which i skipped and fed the Sunday after, meaning it had gone 14days with out feeding and was completly fine. Its nothing to worry too much about, tho to be fair i was exactly the same lol
When they dont feed they apparently shut down their digestive system to conserve energy. I read that somewhere cant remember where tho.
I wish I could shut down my digestive system, as I am all ways hungry  |
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paulie78
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2331 Posts |
Posted - 28/10/2011 : 14:58:05
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Originally posted by Mamma
as mentioned she will be ok  no need for sorries either. The amount of questions I was asking when I started out was unreal! I think we are all like that! xx
I reckon i musta driven everyone here nuts i was asking 101 questions before id even got my snake ask away theres no such thing as a stupid question |
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