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Tara-looloo
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
38 Posts |
 Posted - 16/08/2012 : 22:14:30
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Hi all, I just fed my 3 years old corn snake after 10 days when he shed out yesterday. The mouse was small and I thought it might be a good idea as he is over weight. But after I feeding he still seemed hungry and waiting to be fed and doesnt relax. What should I do? can I feed him another mouse today or should I wait? How long I need to wait before feed him again?
If the mouse be small, does it cause any problem for them?
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Isoldael
Yearling
Netherlands
999 Posts |
Posted - 16/08/2012 : 22:47:21
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If he's overweight, he'll live if you feed him a bit less. In nature, snakes are opportunistic feeders - if they find more than one mouse, they will eat as much as they can because they don't know if they will find food again soon. That's why they will often keep looking for food even after they were fed.
I'd say, use your best judgement and make sure he doesn't over-eat ^^ |
1.0 anery stripe (Nash)
1.0 hypo pewter (Loki)
1.0 bloodred het amel, charcoal, hypo, stripe 50% phet anery, lavender (Kasumi)
0.1 grey background normal het amel (Saphira)
0.1 tessera het amel, anery, stripe (Lilith)
0.1 amel (Aurora)
0.1 hypo bloodred het anery, charcoal, stripe 50% phet amel, lavender (Mara)
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Tara-looloo
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
38 Posts |
Posted - 16/08/2012 : 23:21:33
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Thanks alot for the answer.
The mouse was really small. I've never seen him behave like this.
So it will not cause any problem if I give him another small mouse tonight or tomorrow, right?
Or should I wait few days before feed him agan? |
Edited by - Tara-looloo on 16/08/2012 23:22:26 |
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Georgina
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2382 Posts |
Posted - 17/08/2012 : 00:09:06
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| You should wait 7 days between feeding smalls |
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)
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Ell
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1640 Posts |
Posted - 17/08/2012 : 10:47:11
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Wait a few days, to be honest when my guys were 3 they were on med/lrgs every 2 weeks.
I can tell they are full when they hide away for a few days after feeding, if they are out the next day (not pooping) then I know I havnt given them enough.
Just keep an eye on the old jiggy bits :P |
 
1.0.0 Normal corn snake - Dusk
0.1.0 Strawberry Snow Stripe corn snake - Dawn
0.1.0 Harlequin Crested Gecko - Stickles
1.0.0 Sable Syrian Hamster - CoCo
0.1.0 Hognose snake - Truffles |
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Tara-looloo
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
38 Posts |
Posted - 17/08/2012 : 12:31:32
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Thanks for advices.
Actually this is the way that he is! He usually hide after feeding for couple of days but this time he is out and looking for more! I can see that obviously ;) I think I will wait few days and feed him again.
Thanks all xx |
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Auld Baldy
Ikea's Pimp
United Kingdom
1619 Posts |
Posted - 17/08/2012 : 14:26:29
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If he is overweight and you are putting him on a diet then stick to the smaller mouse every 7 days or 1 medium large every fortnight. Don't feed after just a couple of days even if he 'seems' still hungry and hunting for more. The exercise will do him more good. 
Keep a record of his weight. Once a month before feeding will give you an idea of progress.
Any pics to show his spare tyre? Length and currentt weight would help with suggestions.
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1.0.0: Miami Normal: Taggart
0.0.1: Carolina Normal: Wee Woody
0.0.1: Grey Rat Snake: Mirkey
0.0.1: Amel Corn: Blaze
1.0.0: Carpet Python: Vambo
0.0.1: MBK: Fester
0.0.1: Florida King Snake : Rattler (Rattle & Hum)
0.0.1. California King Snake: El Diablo Diego
0.2.0 Tarantulas : Ermintrude & Euphemia. |
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Tara-looloo
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
38 Posts |
Posted - 17/08/2012 : 15:51:34
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| Thanks for advice. Im afraid I dont have any to provide here but will do x |
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What if corn snake be still hungry after feeding?
