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Freddiesmum
Sub Adult
1083 Posts |
 Posted - 25/09/2012 : 20:57:46
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ok he's currently eating a large mouse, I was gona up it to jumbo but not so sure now
does this look an ok size? he seems to be managing ok. a bit slow but ok though. and there are squelchy noises happening.....never heard this before, normal? I'm just panicking over nothing I'm sure!  |
1.1.0 Corn Snakes, Oscar the Golddust Motley, Emmy the Ultramel Anery
2.0.0 Cats, Yoda and Ed
1.0.0 Leopard Gecko, Masuka
1.0.0 Western Hognose Snake - Hugo |
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Freddiesmum
Sub Adult
1083 Posts |
Posted - 25/09/2012 : 21:07:25
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here's the bump it's left. wow that was scary haha!
edit to add picture - would help lol! |
1.1.0 Corn Snakes, Oscar the Golddust Motley, Emmy the Ultramel Anery
2.0.0 Cats, Yoda and Ed
1.0.0 Leopard Gecko, Masuka
1.0.0 Western Hognose Snake - Hugo |
Edited by - Freddiesmum on 25/09/2012 21:08:01 |
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Simmy_82
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1272 Posts |
Posted - 25/09/2012 : 21:08:32
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| If there is still a bump then that size is fine. |
 
0.1.0 - Cat - Tallulah
0.0.1 - Carolina Corn Snake - Lilith |
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Freddiesmum
Sub Adult
1083 Posts |
Posted - 25/09/2012 : 21:10:15
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| aw good. I don't think I could go through that with a mouse any bigger! I think this one was slightly bigger than last week's, although both 'large' size. thanks. any ideas about the squelchy noise? I assume this just happens normally |
1.1.0 Corn Snakes, Oscar the Golddust Motley, Emmy the Ultramel Anery
2.0.0 Cats, Yoda and Ed
1.0.0 Leopard Gecko, Masuka
1.0.0 Western Hognose Snake - Hugo |
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Simmy_82
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1272 Posts |
Posted - 25/09/2012 : 21:17:39
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| I noticed click noises when mine feeds, she's on smalls. I put it down to bones breaking and the snake squashing/crushing it's prey. In sure it's nothing to worry about. |
0.1.0 - Cat - Tallulah
0.0.1 - Carolina Corn Snake - Lilith |
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Razee
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2525 Posts |
Posted - 25/09/2012 : 21:34:57
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I had a mouse ( defrosted, of course ) making a squeaking sound as Bazilishka ate it - it was a bit disconcerting...I think it maybe was just an air left inside the mouse, then squeezed out. I think some squelching is normal. Do you defrost in the water?
Size looks ok to me... |
0.1.0 late CB10 Carolina corn snake - Bazilishka
1.0.0 CB11 Abbots Okeetee- Little Twiddler
1.0.0 CB11 Hypo corn- Sebastianek
1.0.0. CB14 Butter Motley - Squidwood
0.0.2 CB18 normal/ Okeetee yearlings Bunny and Lalalishka
0.0.1 hognose
0.1.0 stable cat
0.1.0 house cat |
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Freddiesmum
Sub Adult
1083 Posts |
Posted - 25/09/2012 : 21:47:31
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| yeah probably. I'll be keeping him on large! yeah defrost in water. would it be better to just leave out at room temp to defrost? and if so how long for? I struggle to defrost chicken for myself so wouldn't want get it wrong lol! |
1.1.0 Corn Snakes, Oscar the Golddust Motley, Emmy the Ultramel Anery
2.0.0 Cats, Yoda and Ed
1.0.0 Leopard Gecko, Masuka
1.0.0 Western Hognose Snake - Hugo |
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NexivRed
Yearling
United Kingdom
551 Posts |
Posted - 25/09/2012 : 21:58:05
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| I have to say, I struggled to see the bump at first. Is that it on his 9th motley spot? |
R.I.P. 0.1: CB10 Ophion - pewter masque het amel
1.0: CB10 lavender stripe het ??? - Alabaster (Bats) Codify
0.1: CB12 hypo plasma het amel - Nebula
0.2: CB13 diffused 66% pos het cinder - Demeter (Mimi) & Bombulurina (Reenie)
1.0: CB13 hypo cinder ?% pos het amel stripe - Huckleberry
0.1: CB13 anery aztec het amel - Tetris
1.0: CB13 gold dust motley stripe - Helios |
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Freddiesmum
Sub Adult
1083 Posts |
Posted - 25/09/2012 : 22:01:49
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| yeah starts on the 9th spot. the guy I got him front said he's had jumbos before but I think I'd b terrified incase anything went wrong! I have another 2 large mice left before I order more, so will see how he gets on with them. I mean I doubt anything would go wrong. sure if it was too big for him he wouldn't attempt it? |
1.1.0 Corn Snakes, Oscar the Golddust Motley, Emmy the Ultramel Anery
2.0.0 Cats, Yoda and Ed
1.0.0 Leopard Gecko, Masuka
1.0.0 Western Hognose Snake - Hugo |
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LittlestarRed
Egg
United Kingdom
99 Posts |
Posted - 26/09/2012 : 10:12:09
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I'd say it looks like the large is fine for him, although I'm sure the odd jumbo wouldn't hurt him you don't want an obese Corn! LOL
The squelching is perfectly normal, especially if you defrost in water. My Royals are the worst for that for some reason, the squelch/suck noise from them is pretty gross! haha! |
0.1.0 Carolina Corn Snake 'Nagini', 4.8.0 Royal Pythons, 1.0.0 BRB, 1.0.0 Honduran BCI, 1.0.0 Yemen Chameleon 'Jasper' and 1.0.1 Beardies 'Snuggle' & 'Beanie' |
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Freddiesmum
Sub Adult
1083 Posts |
Posted - 26/09/2012 : 10:42:03
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Yeah, i'm definately sticking with large!
I see, i'm only used to feeding pinkies and hadn't heard that, must be louder with the large mice haha! |
1.1.0 Corn Snakes, Oscar the Golddust Motley, Emmy the Ultramel Anery
2.0.0 Cats, Yoda and Ed
1.0.0 Leopard Gecko, Masuka
1.0.0 Western Hognose Snake - Hugo |
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LittlestarRed
Egg
United Kingdom
99 Posts |
Posted - 27/09/2012 : 13:06:28
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quote:
Originally posted by Freddiesmum
Yeah, i'm definately sticking with large!
I see, i'm only used to feeding pinkies and hadn't heard that, must be louder with the large mice haha!
It's true, I've never heard it with pinkies or Rat pups either. But the larger Mice and Rats make yucky noises! lol |
0.1.0 Carolina Corn Snake 'Nagini', 4.8.0 Royal Pythons, 1.0.0 BRB, 1.0.0 Honduran BCI, 1.0.0 Yemen Chameleon 'Jasper' and 1.0.1 Beardies 'Snuggle' & 'Beanie' |
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adamczuk
Egg
United Kingdom
68 Posts |
Posted - 04/10/2012 : 21:26:15
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| That is a beautiful Snake! What age is he? |
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Freddiesmum
Sub Adult
1083 Posts |
Posted - 04/10/2012 : 21:50:02
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| thanks Adam. he's 3, I've had him a few weeks, lovely boy! more pics in the photo section if u wana peek :-) |
1.1.0 Corn Snakes, Oscar the Golddust Motley, Emmy the Ultramel Anery
2.0.0 Cats, Yoda and Ed
1.0.0 Leopard Gecko, Masuka
1.0.0 Western Hognose Snake - Hugo |
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Hissyfit
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2214 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2012 : 09:07:28
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He's lovely  Looks like a good size bump. I leave large mice
to defrost for 3 hours at room temperature with no problems . |
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Razee
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2525 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2012 : 16:28:53
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I defrost in water, too, just thought the squelching could have also been some water somewhere on the mouse...I use very warm water, so warm, you can only just keep your hand in it. It's faster, so my guess is there's no time for the bacteria in he mouse to get multiplying again. Medium mouse is fully defrosted and warm in about 15 - 17 mins. :-)
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0.1.0 late CB10 Carolina corn snake - Bazilishka
1.0.0 CB11 Abbots Okeetee- Little Twiddler
1.0.0 CB11 Hypo corn- Sebastianek
1.0.0. CB14 Butter Motley - Squidwood
0.0.2 CB18 normal/ Okeetee yearlings Bunny and Lalalishka
0.0.1 hognose
0.1.0 stable cat
0.1.0 house cat |
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Auld Baldy
Ikea's Pimp
United Kingdom
1619 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2012 : 17:00:45
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Please don't defrost using very hot water. You will end up poaching the mouse. Even slightly 'cooked' meat is not good for snakes.
I just leave a bunch of mice and a rat in a tub with a lid and a sheet of kitchen roll inside. Either leave overnight or take out in the morning and leave beside the vivs for an evening feed session.
As long as the mouse is 'floppy' and not cold to the touch it will be fine. |
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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Freddiesmum
Sub Adult
1083 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2012 : 17:25:09
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| I don't use very hot water, warm i'd say. I can hold my hand in the water comfortably. You say leave overnight in a tub....i feed at night time, so could i leave it from say 7am and feed around 9pm the same night? |
1.1.0 Corn Snakes, Oscar the Golddust Motley, Emmy the Ultramel Anery
2.0.0 Cats, Yoda and Ed
1.0.0 Leopard Gecko, Masuka
1.0.0 Western Hognose Snake - Hugo |
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Freddiesmum
Sub Adult
1083 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2012 : 17:26:40
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| Nevermind....i just re-read your post....it's been a long day at work! |
1.1.0 Corn Snakes, Oscar the Golddust Motley, Emmy the Ultramel Anery
2.0.0 Cats, Yoda and Ed
1.0.0 Leopard Gecko, Masuka
1.0.0 Western Hognose Snake - Hugo |
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Razee
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2525 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2012 : 20:10:58
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| It was me :-). I don't use very very hot water, only one I can just keep hand in, ( from the tap ) , as I'm worried I'd cook it if it was warmer , and by the time I take the mouse out, it's only luke warm. What temperature would be safe to go up to? I wouldn't want to feed it cooked, I guess if I can still keep my hand in, it should be ok? |
0.1.0 late CB10 Carolina corn snake - Bazilishka
1.0.0 CB11 Abbots Okeetee- Little Twiddler
1.0.0 CB11 Hypo corn- Sebastianek
1.0.0. CB14 Butter Motley - Squidwood
0.0.2 CB18 normal/ Okeetee yearlings Bunny and Lalalishka
0.0.1 hognose
0.1.0 stable cat
0.1.0 house cat |
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Razee
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2525 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2012 : 20:12:03
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| Sorry if I'm highjacking the thread, I just want to make sure I'm not doing anything that can harm the snakes... |
0.1.0 late CB10 Carolina corn snake - Bazilishka
1.0.0 CB11 Abbots Okeetee- Little Twiddler
1.0.0 CB11 Hypo corn- Sebastianek
1.0.0. CB14 Butter Motley - Squidwood
0.0.2 CB18 normal/ Okeetee yearlings Bunny and Lalalishka
0.0.1 hognose
0.1.0 stable cat
0.1.0 house cat |
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ok size you think?
