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Freddiesmum
Sub Adult
1083 Posts |
 Posted - 09/10/2012 : 22:32:04
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I got large mice and they didn't even leave a slight bump, they were smaller than the larges I was given by the previous owner. do u think he looks a bit overweight in this pic? or is he just big boned? or am I just comparing him to baby Emmy maybe lol?
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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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Moppet
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3315 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2012 : 07:19:38
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| It's kind of hard to tell with just a picture, but he looks little bit squishy from about halfway down onwards to me. From what I can see in that picture he looks like he would be not quite a loaf shape, a bit more rounded than that maybe. |
2.4.0 Corn snakes
1.0.0 horse
0.1.0 Golden retriever
1.4.0 Guinea pigs |
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oakleyman18
Yearling
828 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2012 : 07:34:45
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| He definitely looks a bit squishy...! |
Oscar Morrell
0.1.0. Tessera het Caramel Diffused Hypo ph Amel Anery CB'12 "Cassi", 0.1.0. Diffused Powder CB'12 "Ruby"
0.1.0. Normal Stripe, het Hypo, Amel, Lavender CB'11 "Amber", 1.0.0. Lavender Stripe het Diffused Anery Amel Hypo CB'11 "Pluto"
1.0.0. Hypo Opal Ph Stripe CB'12 "Hops", 1.0.0. Caramel Stripe het Amel CB'08 "Jasper", 1.0.0. Opal Stripe het Anery CB'09 "Topaz"
0.1.0. Amel Stripe het Caramel CB'09 "Poppy", 0.1.0. Tessera het Amel Lavender Stripe ph Diffused Hypo Anery CB'12 "Amethyst" |
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Freddiesmum
Sub Adult
1083 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2012 : 07:40:36
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| squishy is the perfect word to describe his look! the thing is he was on large mice (after having bought large though, I reckon they were jumbos) and I know the mouse is supposed to leave a bump, but the large I bought don't, but I don't want him getting obese! so should I just keep him on the large which leave not much of a notice bump and get him 'exercising' more on the stairs till he's less squishy? |
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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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3796 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2012 : 08:19:34
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| Definitely a bit big- how often are you planning on feeding him? |
9.11 Cornsnakes
1.1 Hogg island boas
1.0 Dwarf Burmese python
Location: Watford
Website- http://rassnakes.yolasite.com/ |
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Georgina
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2382 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2012 : 08:20:16
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| How often are you feeding him? And once adult I don't think the bump rule applies 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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Freddiesmum
Sub Adult
1083 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2012 : 08:55:55
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Does it not? I see, I didn't know this! He was getting fed once a week by previous owners (and i reckon on jumbos after having seen large i bought) so this would explain his size! I've been feeding him one large every 2 weeks.
Should i continue with a large every 2 weeks? |
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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manda88
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1002 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2012 : 14:31:18
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Personally I'd put him down to a medium every 2-3 weeks, and get him out for lots of exercise  up and down the stairs is a great idea, and just general handling too gets those muscles moving! |
Wanna know what animals I keep? Check out www.facebook.com/mnmreptiles :)
Location: Surrey/Bournemouth |
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Freddiesmum
Sub Adult
1083 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2012 : 15:09:57
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I just bought 10 large mice lol! Would it be ok to feed the large say every 3 weeks till i run out? If not i can always get some mediums, just a shame to waste them.
He's out for a handle almost every night for around an hour or so (except 48hrs after feeds), but i have to say he is very lazy! Likes cuddling up in my sleeve! Will def get him on the stairs more :) |
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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manda88
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1002 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2012 : 16:23:50
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| Sounds like a great idea |
Wanna know what animals I keep? Check out www.facebook.com/mnmreptiles :)
Location: Surrey/Bournemouth |
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Freddiesmum
Sub Adult
1083 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2012 : 17:22:58
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| Fab i'll keep it up :) hopefully in a few months i'll be able to upload pics of a nice non-squishy snake hehe |
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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oakleyman18
Yearling
828 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2012 : 17:29:57
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quote:
Originally posted by Freddiesmum
But I have to say he is very lazy! Likes cuddling up in my sleeve!
Haha- "Mummy pleeeeease don't make me do exercise! :("
I echo Manda's thoughts.. 2-3 weeks sounds good. Large's every 3 weeks if that's all you have. How much does he weigh just out of interest? And how long is he? |
Oscar Morrell
0.1.0. Tessera het Caramel Diffused Hypo ph Amel Anery CB'12 "Cassi", 0.1.0. Diffused Powder CB'12 "Ruby"
0.1.0. Normal Stripe, het Hypo, Amel, Lavender CB'11 "Amber", 1.0.0. Lavender Stripe het Diffused Anery Amel Hypo CB'11 "Pluto"
1.0.0. Hypo Opal Ph Stripe CB'12 "Hops", 1.0.0. Caramel Stripe het Amel CB'08 "Jasper", 1.0.0. Opal Stripe het Anery CB'09 "Topaz"
0.1.0. Amel Stripe het Caramel CB'09 "Poppy", 0.1.0. Tessera het Amel Lavender Stripe ph Diffused Hypo Anery CB'12 "Amethyst" |
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Freddiesmum
Sub Adult
1083 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2012 : 17:48:44
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Haha! Cool. I tried weighing him but i only have silly scales and the tub he fits in doesn't balance properly on the scales! So i'm not sure, but scales were jumping around anything from 670g upwards.
He's 4ft5. (definate length, measured him with tape measure couple of weeks ago, took my opportunity when my friend was holding him and he was nice and still ) |
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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oakleyman18
Yearling
828 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2012 : 18:32:11
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Yeah.. I know he's a hybrid and all, but he's still plump. Get him on those stairs  |
Oscar Morrell
0.1.0. Tessera het Caramel Diffused Hypo ph Amel Anery CB'12 "Cassi", 0.1.0. Diffused Powder CB'12 "Ruby"
0.1.0. Normal Stripe, het Hypo, Amel, Lavender CB'11 "Amber", 1.0.0. Lavender Stripe het Diffused Anery Amel Hypo CB'11 "Pluto"
1.0.0. Hypo Opal Ph Stripe CB'12 "Hops", 1.0.0. Caramel Stripe het Amel CB'08 "Jasper", 1.0.0. Opal Stripe het Anery CB'09 "Topaz"
0.1.0. Amel Stripe het Caramel CB'09 "Poppy", 0.1.0. Tessera het Amel Lavender Stripe ph Diffused Hypo Anery CB'12 "Amethyst" |
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claire_daz
Hatchling
United Kingdom
412 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2012 : 18:55:20
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| who said hybrid .. im confused |
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oakleyman18
Yearling
828 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2012 : 19:02:44
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| Goldusts are a Hybrid animal- a cross between Grey Ratsnakes and Cornsnakes, with the caramel gene thrown in. |
Oscar Morrell
0.1.0. Tessera het Caramel Diffused Hypo ph Amel Anery CB'12 "Cassi", 0.1.0. Diffused Powder CB'12 "Ruby"
0.1.0. Normal Stripe, het Hypo, Amel, Lavender CB'11 "Amber", 1.0.0. Lavender Stripe het Diffused Anery Amel Hypo CB'11 "Pluto"
1.0.0. Hypo Opal Ph Stripe CB'12 "Hops", 1.0.0. Caramel Stripe het Amel CB'08 "Jasper", 1.0.0. Opal Stripe het Anery CB'09 "Topaz"
0.1.0. Amel Stripe het Caramel CB'09 "Poppy", 0.1.0. Tessera het Amel Lavender Stripe ph Diffused Hypo Anery CB'12 "Amethyst" |
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oakleyman18
Yearling
828 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2012 : 19:05:51
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| And the Ultramel gene- that being the Hybrid part |
Oscar Morrell
0.1.0. Tessera het Caramel Diffused Hypo ph Amel Anery CB'12 "Cassi", 0.1.0. Diffused Powder CB'12 "Ruby"
0.1.0. Normal Stripe, het Hypo, Amel, Lavender CB'11 "Amber", 1.0.0. Lavender Stripe het Diffused Anery Amel Hypo CB'11 "Pluto"
1.0.0. Hypo Opal Ph Stripe CB'12 "Hops", 1.0.0. Caramel Stripe het Amel CB'08 "Jasper", 1.0.0. Opal Stripe het Anery CB'09 "Topaz"
0.1.0. Amel Stripe het Caramel CB'09 "Poppy", 0.1.0. Tessera het Amel Lavender Stripe ph Diffused Hypo Anery CB'12 "Amethyst" |
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Freddiesmum
Sub Adult
1083 Posts |
Posted - 11/10/2012 : 10:10:00
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| He'll be out tonight as his 48hrs are up, time to climb those stairs! :) |
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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Dancross0
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1315 Posts |
Posted - 11/10/2012 : 16:40:52
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Originally posted by oakleyman18
And the Ultramel gene- that being the Hybrid part
Ultramel gene? Surely you mean het ultra, het amel?  |
Aguna CB11 Anery - Typhon CB12 Amber - Plissken CB08 Carolina - Iara CB11 Caramel
Indra CB12 Lavender (?) - Evren CB12 Carolina (?) - Ophis CB11 Hypo Lavender - Sirae CB11 Ghost Motley
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Freddiesmum
Sub Adult
1083 Posts |
Posted - 11/10/2012 : 16:43:06
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| i have no idea of the genetics (well,very basic!) i just know he's a hybrid 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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Emmerz
Hatchling
166 Posts |
Posted - 11/10/2012 : 17:25:16
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| he looks a little round but not majorly! |
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is he a bit fat?
