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Leeballleeball
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
35 Posts |
 Posted - 10/10/2012 : 09:47:31
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Garfield still isnt eating, not sure what to do
his temp if fine, fresh water everyday, get him out most days
not sure why he has stopped
just come out of Blue, still hasnt shed bout 6 inches of his tail, (been like that a few weeks now)
out of reasons
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lupi lou
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3670 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2012 : 10:06:13
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is the tail tip retained from the last shed then? it might come off with this shed, have you run him through a damp towel to try and remove the tail tip?
How often are you offering food? have you tried braining, heating the head? have you read this:
http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3720
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Leeballleeball
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
35 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2012 : 11:07:49
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its not just the tip, its about 6 inches of shed, some the scales on the shed dont look to healthy, it may just be the shed that looks manky
i have bathed him loads of times and let him go through towel
offer food once a week
have tried braining but still no luck |
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ScalySituation
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5292 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2012 : 14:15:52
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Some will say if they aren't eating its a good idea to stop handling.
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Thorne Walker
Yearling
Canada
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Leeballleeball
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
35 Posts |
Posted - 11/10/2012 : 07:46:35
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hope this helps
thanks
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Leeballleeball
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
35 Posts |
Posted - 12/10/2012 : 18:11:57
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lupi lou
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3670 Posts |
Posted - 12/10/2012 : 18:26:07
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| have you got a stat and digi thermometer prob on your heat matt, what are your temps? |
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Donnie
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3215 Posts |
Posted - 12/10/2012 : 18:27:14
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Can you answer these questions so we can try to help,
How old and big is he?
How long have you had him?
When was his last feed?
What are your temps?
Has anything changed in his setup or have you moved his viv? |
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Leeballleeball
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
35 Posts |
Posted - 12/10/2012 : 18:49:28
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Only had him for about 3 months . The guy I got him from reckoned he was between 2 and 3 years old. But it was just an educated guess. His last feed was 4 weeks ago
The temps is about 29•
No changes to his Viv and it has not been moved |
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Donnie
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3215 Posts |
Posted - 12/10/2012 : 19:08:15
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| How often are you trying to feed him? |
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Leeballleeball
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
35 Posts |
Posted - 12/10/2012 : 19:26:56
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Thorne Walker
Yearling
Canada
642 Posts |
Posted - 12/10/2012 : 19:52:12
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Is that a stereo I see? Is he being exposed to music or TV sounds?
ETA: Has he ever eaten with you or was his last feed before you got him?
He might find it very hard to relax if he's constantly being exposed to vibrations he's not used to and until he relaxes he's not going to eat.
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Originally posted by ScalySituation
it's a good idea to stop handling.
I think that is your answer. Leave him alone for 7 days. no handling, checking or otherwise invading his space (keep his water fresh tho)
You might want to consider relocating him to a quieter part of the house or hanging a curtain in front of the viv to make it 'cozier'.
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Leeballleeball
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
35 Posts |
Posted - 12/10/2012 : 20:59:51
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There is only one little speaker there but I can get rid of that. Yes he has always eaten with me but not for the last month. The speaker has always been there too.
Should I get him in the bath first and try and get his skin off cos it's been on him for a good month or so. Could coincide with him not eating ???? |
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Donnie
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3215 Posts |
Posted - 12/10/2012 : 21:03:44
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| I would get the skin off him, leave him alone just going in to change water and then try feeding in a week's time in the evening in the viv. If he doesn't eat it straight away leave it in there for the night. |
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Leeballleeball
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
35 Posts |
Posted - 12/10/2012 : 21:18:01
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Ok I'll try that
Thanks |
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Donnie
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3215 Posts |
Posted - 12/10/2012 : 21:36:16
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| Keep us posted and good luck |
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Leeballleeball
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
35 Posts |
Posted - 12/10/2012 : 22:49:12
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right, just given him a bath, got a flannel with washing up liquid to aid the shed
all has now come off,
the tail part seemed like about 3 sheds worth, more after more
the middle and top half were a bit harder, some of the scales of the shed looked really taty.
was a bit rough in places with him but really felt like it all had to come off
fair play to Garfield he could have easily stuck out at me but not a twitch, even when i was rubbing up round his neck
i will leave him now until tuesday and try and feed him
thanks everyone, big help |
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Leeballleeball
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
35 Posts |
Posted - 16/10/2012 : 16:51:20
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| Gonna try and feed him tonight. Any suggestions about the best ways to do this ?? |
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Georgina
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2382 Posts |
Posted - 16/10/2012 : 17:05:22
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| Just pop it in his bib under a hide and leave it over night. I would try braising it x |
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ScalySituation
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5292 Posts |
Posted - 16/10/2012 : 18:01:39
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| Make sure it's not sat on the substrate though, don't want him swallowing any of it |
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not eaten for 4 weeks
