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Ammerz
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 27/02/2012 : 19:03:49
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So the scenario is I'm going to my mums, who lives a couple of hours away from me, for 16 days to look after the dogs while she's on holiday. While I'm away my house mate is going to do my snakes water for me but he's a bit iffy about feeding them, so I'm going to have to go back to mine half way through to feed them, which will be a bit of a waste in petrol.
Do you think 16 days is too long to go with out eating?? I'm not sure I'd feel comfortable leaving them that long without food but I'd like to save myself a trip back if I can! |
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Casta
Hatchling
United Kingdom
335 Posts |
Posted - 27/02/2012 : 19:09:09
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| how old are they?? bearing in mind even hatchies can go several months without eating. i think you'll be fine so long as the water is changed regularly. is it really too much to ask to drop a defrosted mouse into the viv? |
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Ammerz
Hatchling
United Kingdom
168 Posts |
Posted - 27/02/2012 : 19:19:56
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The oldest is about 4 years old and the other 2 are about a year old.
He could probably do it but he's got a bit of a snake phobia, this whole big bullsnake epic kinda put him off them, he wont change their water if there out and about. lol! |
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a33272
our battery charger
United Kingdom
3063 Posts |
Posted - 27/02/2012 : 19:25:52
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| i wouldnt worry about it at all 16 days in nothing for adults. mine go 14 days minimum between feeds near 4 weeks if shed follows on |
    
0.1.0 creamsicle corn-Marmalade
1.0.0 jungle carpet python-Bumble
1.0.0 corn Casper
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eeji
The Morph Master
United Kingdom
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Okeetee Mick
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2308 Posts |
Posted - 27/02/2012 : 19:36:51
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| Stop worrying 16 days is nothing. |
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0.1.0 Ghost (Crystal) 0.1.0 Caramel (Jessica) 0.1.0 Lavender Stripe (Portia) 1.0.0 Platinum (Godric)
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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4334 Posts |
Posted - 27/02/2012 : 19:56:54
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That's skipping breakfast in snake terms.  |
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.
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Katie.Dublin
Sub Adult
Ireland
1560 Posts |
Posted - 27/02/2012 : 20:19:43
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| They'll be fine! Just remember to feed the dogs :P |
     
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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4334 Posts |
Posted - 27/02/2012 : 21:05:15
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| Thats true, about 16 minutes after feeding my hound it wants feeding again. |
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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SamanthaDean
Egg
United Kingdom
71 Posts |
Posted - 28/02/2012 : 02:49:24
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| i was gonna ask this because i go away or a fortnight next week but i guess il just go and not worry now :) |
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Ammerz
Hatchling
United Kingdom
168 Posts |
Posted - 01/03/2012 : 10:11:47
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| Thanks for all the replies! I can leave them worry free!! Dont worry I wont forget to feed the dogs! |
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16 days too long??
