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mikeyd_26
Yearling

United Kingdom
716 Posts

Posted - 24/05/2012 :  23:52:35  Show Profile  Click to see mikeyd_26's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
right people i need sum new ideas
i have tried braining, smaller food items, mice, leaving food in rub with tea towel over the top, scenting with chick thighs, tuna brine, chicken soup!!! and assist feeding but none seem to work.
the temps are fine
i have noticed rapid wieght loss in the last 6/7 weeks
and as she is only 10 months old im getting worried
its been almost 5 months since she last ate
Any ideas will be appriciated



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1.0.0 vanishing stripe unknown - Marley
1.0.0 hogg island boa - Iggy
0.1.0 hogg island boa - Luna
0.1.0 royal python - Buttons!
1.0.0 royal python 66% het albino - Steve
0.1.0 leopard gecko - Sheila
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Georgina
Fully Grown Corn

United Kingdom
2382 Posts

Posted - 24/05/2012 :  23:54:01  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
marmite? smaller viv? covering the viv with ever 3 days water changes.

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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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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn

United Kingdom
4334 Posts

Posted - 24/05/2012 :  23:54:41  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
How is she been kept, or should I say where, a RUB, vivarium? Lights? Heating method? Temp?

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mikeyd_26
Yearling

United Kingdom
716 Posts

Posted - 25/05/2012 :  00:07:51  Show Profile  Click to see mikeyd_26's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
rub, heat mat, mat stat, kept in the spare room only reptiles live here, she had almost 6 months quarantine before hand
temps are between 28.5 and 31.5
the rub is small (like stupid royal python small)



0.1.0 amel - TaLuLa
0.1.0 anery motley het amel, hypo - Bo
1.0.0 vanishing stripe unknown - Marley
1.0.0 hogg island boa - Iggy
0.1.0 hogg island boa - Luna
0.1.0 royal python - Buttons!
1.0.0 royal python 66% het albino - Steve
0.1.0 leopard gecko - Sheila
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Georgina
Fully Grown Corn

United Kingdom
2382 Posts

Posted - 25/05/2012 :  00:12:27  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
has he ever eaten for you?

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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Georgina
Fully Grown Corn

United Kingdom
2382 Posts

Posted - 25/05/2012 :  00:15:21  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
is there pleny of cover and a hide at each end? do you measure humidity 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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adamasrc
Hatchling

United Kingdom
255 Posts

Posted - 25/05/2012 :  00:18:29  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
a few i've heard of..
taking for a drive in a rub with the mouse in
putting in the bath before for a swim.. and some people add energy drink to this.. no idea why but people claim its worked. check rfuk

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mikeyd_26
Yearling

United Kingdom
716 Posts

Posted - 25/05/2012 :  00:20:11  Show Profile  Click to see mikeyd_26's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
yes she has eaten for me previously.
and yes of course she has hides and fake foliage ;)
i dont measure humidity, as i leave it as is



0.1.0 amel - TaLuLa
0.1.0 anery motley het amel, hypo - Bo
1.0.0 vanishing stripe unknown - Marley
1.0.0 hogg island boa - Iggy
0.1.0 hogg island boa - Luna
0.1.0 royal python - Buttons!
1.0.0 royal python 66% het albino - Steve
0.1.0 leopard gecko - Sheila
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Georgina
Fully Grown Corn

United Kingdom
2382 Posts

Posted - 25/05/2012 :  00:24:20  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
cool, ive heard the car ride trick works wells. also i was tols that the cold end temps need to be around 24 but i could be wrong. x

hope she eats for you soon.

how much weight has she lost?

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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mikeyd_26
Yearling

United Kingdom
716 Posts

Posted - 25/05/2012 :  00:31:11  Show Profile  Click to see mikeyd_26's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
thanks for the ideas people, because im running out.
i belive the energy drink is blue powerade as kehhlyr advised me with my rescued leopard gecko a while back (seemed to work)
shall try the car idea in a few days



0.1.0 amel - TaLuLa
0.1.0 anery motley het amel, hypo - Bo
1.0.0 vanishing stripe unknown - Marley
1.0.0 hogg island boa - Iggy
0.1.0 hogg island boa - Luna
0.1.0 royal python - Buttons!
1.0.0 royal python 66% het albino - Steve
0.1.0 leopard gecko - Sheila
millions of beardies!
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Mamma
Fully Grown Corn

United Kingdom
4494 Posts

Posted - 25/05/2012 :  09:23:40  Show Profile  Visit Mamma's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I wouldnt stress. Its not a long time for your royal not to eat. Whats she weighing at now and then?



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Spreebok
Sub Adult

United Kingdom
1135 Posts

Posted - 25/05/2012 :  13:30:06  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Try upping the temperature a little bit. I have a friend who keeps royals who absolutely swears by this, and she never has trouble with them feeding.

But other than that I can't say, I don't keep Royals, but I hope she feeds for you soon!
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