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Silab
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 08/04/2012 : 22:31:01
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I have a corn snake who is approx 4 1/2 who has not eaten for the last eight weeks. I'm assuming it's because of his age and it being mating season. What I'm wondering is, should he maintain his weight, or is it ok that he has lost a little. He was 328g is now 312g, he is very active and is drinking (actually saw him drinking for the first time a few weeks ago - very cool  )
Thanks in advance
Lisa |
1.0.0. Crimson corn - Ferno-bob
0.0.1 anery corn - Jasper
0.3.0. Dogs Poppy, Sadie & Roxy
1.0.0 guinea pigs Sammy |
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a33272
our battery charger
United Kingdom
3063 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2012 : 23:53:22
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i wouldnt be to worried yet. how often are you offering food? an how long have you had him?
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0.1.0 creamsicle corn-Marmalade
1.0.0 jungle carpet python-Bumble
1.0.0 corn Casper
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kev 5
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3065 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2012 : 12:13:53
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| wouldn't worry just yet,one of my males doesn't eat for months in the breeding season |
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nickyff
Yearling
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Posted - 11/04/2012 : 12:03:29
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my naughty boy hasn't eaten for 8 weeks either- he's 3 ft CB2oo8., and has lost 23g in those 8 weeks, still active and randy as hell, tho. 
I wouldn't worry about 12g, when he starts eating again he'll regain it quite quickly- before mine went on hunger strike he'd put on about 20g in a little over a month; they can gain/lose quite a bit without any detrimental effects when they're this age/size. |
and you thought there was no such thing as a stupid question....
1.2.0 corns: captain haddock, sharon the tiddler and Darling Debbie. plus 0.2.0 cali kings: spot and Numpty... not forgetting the delightful Miss Lovely-Gonzalez-La-Poop apricot pueblan milk snake, and we all miss the Lodger who thought he was a cobra....
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Silab
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
7 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2012 : 10:06:05
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Thank you, he is super active,and looks great, I didn't think it was anything to worry about, just wanted to be sure, he's my first snake and I've only had him about 6 months, so needed the reassurance
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1.0.0. Crimson corn - Ferno-bob
0.0.1 anery corn - Jasper
0.3.0. Dogs Poppy, Sadie & Roxy
1.0.0 guinea pigs Sammy |
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Silab
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
7 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2012 : 10:07:53
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| Offering him a medium mouse every 10-14 days. |
1.0.0. Crimson corn - Ferno-bob
0.0.1 anery corn - Jasper
0.3.0. Dogs Poppy, Sadie & Roxy
1.0.0 guinea pigs Sammy |
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not eating - weight loss
