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Sharks35
Egg
United Kingdom
65 Posts |
 Posted - 15/05/2012 : 21:40:28
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Having read on this forum the general guide is:
1 Pinkie (2-3g) every 5-6 days (Snake = 4-15g)
2 Pinkies (3-4g) every 5-6 days (Snake = 16-23g)
Small Fuzzy (5-7g) every 6-7 days (Snake = 24-30g)
Fuzzy (7-9g) every 6-7 days (Snake = 30-50g)
Fluff/Hoppers (9-12g) every 6-7 days (Snake = 51-90g)
Small Adult/Weaned (14-20g) every 7 days (Snake = 91-170g)
Adult (20-30g) every 7-10 days (Snake = 170+)
Just wondering how true to life this is as with these guidelines my Willow should be on double pinkies as she is 20g and im worried ive been under feeding her.
She does seem hungry when i feed her as the pinkie is gone within seconds of her striking it. |
alex
St.Ives, Cornwall
0.1.0 Corn Snake - Willow
1.0.0 Cat - Denzil
0.1.0 Wife - Wifey
0.1.0 Daughter - Trouble |
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Georgina
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2382 Posts |
Posted - 15/05/2012 : 21:42:28
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| i go by how much of a lump is left after their feed, and aslong as the prey isn more than 1.5 times the widest part of her body x |
1.0 western hognose (hero)
1.0 phantom reverse pin dal brindle crested gecko (goyle)
0.2 red dal red harly (sprite) 99% full pin Harley crested gecko (TuLong)
0.0.3 miomantis paykullii
0.0.3 Bombina orientalis (oriental fire bellied toad)
0.3 fancy mice (snap, crackle and pop)
1.0 yorkshire terrier (jasper)
2.1 cats (echo, shadow and pokey) |
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serena_08
Yearling
United Kingdom
784 Posts |
Posted - 15/05/2012 : 21:48:17
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Originally posted by Georgina
i go by how much of a lump is left after their feed, and aslong as the prey isn more than 1.5 times the widest part of her body x
Me too |
1.0.0 Corn: D-Bo (Amel)
1.0.0 Western Hognose: C*ntyB*ll*cks
0.1.0 MBK: Rosa
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko: Zuko
0.0.1 Bearded Dragon: Kobe
0.0.1 Fire Bellied Toad: Snoop
1.1.0 Cats: Penny and Sheldon
1.0.0 Staffy: MooMoo
I intend to live forever. So far, so good. |
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Sharks35
Egg
United Kingdom
65 Posts |
Posted - 15/05/2012 : 21:48:48
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| Im really not quite sure, there is kind of a lump but i dont have anything to go by really. |
alex
St.Ives, Cornwall
0.1.0 Corn Snake - Willow
1.0.0 Cat - Denzil
0.1.0 Wife - Wifey
0.1.0 Daughter - Trouble |
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
5319 Posts |
Posted - 15/05/2012 : 21:51:57
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| that info at the top is not the general guide, it is just another guide. there are loads out there. I have never nor will i ever weigh any prey items for the snake I just eye everything. so long as it leaves a visible bump after feeding its fine if not its time to mive up a size. |
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Sharks35
Egg
United Kingdom
65 Posts |
Posted - 15/05/2012 : 21:53:50
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Anyone happen to have a picture of a fed snakey so i can compare lump sizes?
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alex
St.Ives, Cornwall
0.1.0 Corn Snake - Willow
1.0.0 Cat - Denzil
0.1.0 Wife - Wifey
0.1.0 Daughter - Trouble |
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a33272
our battery charger
United Kingdom
3063 Posts |
Posted - 15/05/2012 : 21:57:23
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quote:
Originally posted by Sharks35
Im really not quite sure, there is kind of a lump but i dont have anything to go by really.
Imagine ya snake as a cartoon hose pipe where it gets a bulge. That's what ya looking for when u feed a bulge about the midway point of its body after u feed. If you can't see or hardly see a bulge its time to review ya feeding. |
    
0.1.0 creamsicle corn-Marmalade
1.0.0 jungle carpet python-Bumble
1.0.0 corn Casper
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serena_08
Yearling
United Kingdom
784 Posts |
Posted - 15/05/2012 : 22:00:28
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Imagine ya snake as a cartoon hose pipe where it gets a bulge.
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And here's me actually trying to find a picture, haha. |
1.0.0 Corn: D-Bo (Amel)
1.0.0 Western Hognose: C*ntyB*ll*cks
0.1.0 MBK: Rosa
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko: Zuko
0.0.1 Bearded Dragon: Kobe
0.0.1 Fire Bellied Toad: Snoop
1.1.0 Cats: Penny and Sheldon
1.0.0 Staffy: MooMoo
I intend to live forever. So far, so good. |
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serena_08
Yearling
United Kingdom
784 Posts |
Posted - 15/05/2012 : 22:03:25
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http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=20915
theres a pic near the bottom of the page with a visible bump |
1.0.0 Corn: D-Bo (Amel)
1.0.0 Western Hognose: C*ntyB*ll*cks
0.1.0 MBK: Rosa
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko: Zuko
0.0.1 Bearded Dragon: Kobe
0.0.1 Fire Bellied Toad: Snoop
1.1.0 Cats: Penny and Sheldon
1.0.0 Staffy: MooMoo
I intend to live forever. So far, so good. |
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Georgina
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2382 Posts |
Posted - 15/05/2012 : 22:05:28
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pic on the left - food item to small
pic on the right - nice sized bump
xx |
1.0 western hognose (hero)
1.0 phantom reverse pin dal brindle crested gecko (goyle)
0.2 red dal red harly (sprite) 99% full pin Harley crested gecko (TuLong)
0.0.3 miomantis paykullii
0.0.3 Bombina orientalis (oriental fire bellied toad)
0.3 fancy mice (snap, crackle and pop)
1.0 yorkshire terrier (jasper)
2.1 cats (echo, shadow and pokey) |
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Sharks35
Egg
United Kingdom
65 Posts |
Posted - 15/05/2012 : 22:07:13
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right thanks for that, looking at that i think im going to try two pinkies, on her next feed ill stick to usual just to see what shes like but i think its time to move up.
If it turns out its too much for her will she re gurge them? |
alex
St.Ives, Cornwall
0.1.0 Corn Snake - Willow
1.0.0 Cat - Denzil
0.1.0 Wife - Wifey
0.1.0 Daughter - Trouble |
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serena_08
Yearling
United Kingdom
784 Posts |
Posted - 15/05/2012 : 22:07:14
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| Well done Georgina! I been looking through loads of my pics but just getting frustrated as there are so many to go through! |
1.0.0 Corn: D-Bo (Amel)
1.0.0 Western Hognose: C*ntyB*ll*cks
0.1.0 MBK: Rosa
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko: Zuko
0.0.1 Bearded Dragon: Kobe
0.0.1 Fire Bellied Toad: Snoop
1.1.0 Cats: Penny and Sheldon
1.0.0 Staffy: MooMoo
I intend to live forever. So far, so good. |
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serena_08
Yearling
United Kingdom
784 Posts |
Posted - 15/05/2012 : 22:08:52
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I don't think 2 pinkies will be too much if you think she could be ready for them.
If she does regurge them don't panic, wait ten days and then feed her just one pinkie for a couple more weeks then try again  |
1.0.0 Corn: D-Bo (Amel)
1.0.0 Western Hognose: C*ntyB*ll*cks
0.1.0 MBK: Rosa
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko: Zuko
0.0.1 Bearded Dragon: Kobe
0.0.1 Fire Bellied Toad: Snoop
1.1.0 Cats: Penny and Sheldon
1.0.0 Staffy: MooMoo
I intend to live forever. So far, so good. |
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Sharks35
Egg
United Kingdom
65 Posts |
Posted - 15/05/2012 : 22:09:11
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Thanks Georgina thats really helpful and thanks to serena_08 for looking through your pics for me as well.
Its much appreciated.
Im gunna go for 2 x pinkies |
alex
St.Ives, Cornwall
0.1.0 Corn Snake - Willow
1.0.0 Cat - Denzil
0.1.0 Wife - Wifey
0.1.0 Daughter - Trouble |
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Sharks35
Egg
United Kingdom
65 Posts |
Posted - 15/05/2012 : 22:10:34
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quote:
Originally posted by serena_08
I don't think 2 pinkies will be too much if you think she could be ready for them.
If she does regurge them don't panic, wait ten days and then feed her just one pinkie for a couple more weeks then try again
Thanks serena_08, helpful advice |
alex
St.Ives, Cornwall
0.1.0 Corn Snake - Willow
1.0.0 Cat - Denzil
0.1.0 Wife - Wifey
0.1.0 Daughter - Trouble |
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tordyjo
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2036 Posts |
Posted - 15/05/2012 : 22:12:05
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| if you feel she can manage 2 pinkies feed her double pinks for a couple of feeds and then get some fuzzies in ready as she'll be ready to move up after a few doubles and they'll be more nutricious for her |
 Lilly Crystal Harry
1.2.0 corns, 1.1.0 cats tropical guppies who continually breed
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serena_08
Yearling
United Kingdom
784 Posts |
Posted - 15/05/2012 : 22:14:48
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quote:
Originally posted by Sharks35
quote:
Originally posted by serena_08
I don't think 2 pinkies will be too much if you think she could be ready for them.
If she does regurge them don't panic, wait ten days and then feed her just one pinkie for a couple more weeks then try again
Thanks serena_08, helpful advice
You're welcome |
1.0.0 Corn: D-Bo (Amel)
1.0.0 Western Hognose: C*ntyB*ll*cks
0.1.0 MBK: Rosa
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko: Zuko
0.0.1 Bearded Dragon: Kobe
0.0.1 Fire Bellied Toad: Snoop
1.1.0 Cats: Penny and Sheldon
1.0.0 Staffy: MooMoo
I intend to live forever. So far, so good. |
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Georgina
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2382 Posts |
Posted - 15/05/2012 : 22:24:07
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| as soon as she goes onto fluffs she will shoot up :) |
1.0 western hognose (hero)
1.0 phantom reverse pin dal brindle crested gecko (goyle)
0.2 red dal red harly (sprite) 99% full pin Harley crested gecko (TuLong)
0.0.3 miomantis paykullii
0.0.3 Bombina orientalis (oriental fire bellied toad)
0.3 fancy mice (snap, crackle and pop)
1.0 yorkshire terrier (jasper)
2.1 cats (echo, shadow and pokey) |
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Sharks35
Egg
United Kingdom
65 Posts |
Posted - 22/05/2012 : 14:38:28
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Just as a quick update check, she shed today and fed, took a quick pic of her after her feed just for conformation...
Would you say its time to move up to 2 x pinkies or should she stay on 1 at the moment. |
alex
St.Ives, Cornwall
0.1.0 Corn Snake - Willow
1.0.0 Cat - Denzil
0.1.0 Wife - Wifey
0.1.0 Daughter - Trouble |
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kev 5
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3065 Posts |
Posted - 22/05/2012 : 14:43:40
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| she'll be fine on 2 pinkies |
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a33272
our battery charger
United Kingdom
3063 Posts |
Posted - 22/05/2012 : 14:58:32
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As mentioned on fb I'd leave a few more feeds til the bump can barely been seen
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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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Just checking re:- mice sizing
