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harry Cornelius
Hatchling
United Kingdom
153 Posts |
 Posted - 01/01/2013 : 22:41:46
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| Lol confused.com..... since getting my Cornelius I've read & been told so many different things from feed once a week one mouse, feed once a week one mouse and the next week two mice, to if your snake is aged 1to 2feed every 5 days haha so what's the wa y to go and whos wrong and who's right ??? It seems like a mine field of knowledge |
1.0.0 Carolina - Harry Cornelius
1.0.0 Irian Jaya jaguar carpet python- Monty
0.1.0 cat - Bella
0.0.1 fish - Justin beiber |
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serena_08
Yearling
United Kingdom
784 Posts |
Posted - 01/01/2013 : 23:14:36
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How big is Cornelius and what size and how often do you feed?
I feed Rubi one medium every 7-10 days, she's roughly 2-3yr old and quite small.
I feed my 2 yearlings 7-10 days on smalls, they've very recently changed from fluffs.
My mum feeds Moroki a jumbo mouse/small rat every 3-4 weeks, he is 4yr, 5 ft long and 500ish grams.
Most people feeding smaller prey feed every 5-7 days, and then weekly on appropriately sized small/mediums and less often as the food gets bigger.
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1.0.0 Corn: D-Bo (Amel)
1.0.0 Western Hognose: C*ntyB*ll*cks
0.1.0 MBK: Rosa
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko: Zuko
0.0.1 Bearded Dragon: Kobe
0.0.1 Fire Bellied Toad: Snoop
1.1.0 Cats: Penny and Sheldon
1.0.0 Staffy: MooMoo
I intend to live forever. So far, so good. |
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harry Cornelius
Hatchling
United Kingdom
153 Posts |
Posted - 01/01/2013 : 23:32:11
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| He's 230g and about 32/33inches, i was told initially that he was 14 months old, when i asked again was told about 2 yrs so not sure on an accurate age I'm feeding a medium mouse every 7 days. The quote of if it's 1 to come2 yrs feed every 5 days was from a cornsnake book I'm currently reading |
1.0.0 Carolina - Harry Cornelius
1.0.0 Irian Jaya jaguar carpet python- Monty
0.1.0 cat - Bella
0.0.1 fish - Justin beiber |
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a33272
our battery charger
United Kingdom
3063 Posts |
Posted - 02/01/2013 : 08:48:52
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| It has nothing to do with age. Its to do with pray size. Id be feeding mediums every 8-12 days. But tbh I don't stick to any routine with my adults |
    
0.1.0 creamsicle corn-Marmalade
1.0.0 jungle carpet python-Bumble
1.0.0 corn Casper
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Welshlamb
Yearling
United Kingdom
711 Posts |
Posted - 02/01/2013 : 09:17:53
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| George is around 4months and eats every 3-5 days (fluffs). He's growing very quick and has never refused or regurged since back to when he was a hatchling. The best thing to do is work out a routine and if they take it then assume they are hungry, happy snakes. |
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Georgina
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2382 Posts |
Posted - 02/01/2013 : 10:22:37
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| I think the standard is 7-10 days with mediums depending on the snake. Whilst he's still growing your fine. Once afult feeding gaps get bigger. |
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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Moppet
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3315 Posts |
Posted - 02/01/2013 : 13:43:29
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It depends on the snake I think. Some snakes get fat easier than others (*cough* apollo *cough*  ).
I feed my smaller hatchlings every 5 days on double pinks. Aphro gets a fluff every 6 days. Apollo gets a small every other week (even though he is growing very fast he seems to put on too much weight and get a bit too 'squishy' on a small a week).
I started off feeding my small adult Kali every other week on double smalls (I don't have anything bigger) but she is losing weight steadily on that (she didn't need to, she was a healthy loaf shape) so I am now feeding her double smalls a week which seems to keep her weight more stable. I have ordered some larges and will try a large every 10 days or so and see what happens with her weight then adjust accordingly.
Personally I would put Cornelius on one mouse a week and see what his weight does. If he gets too fat looking then take it down to one every other week. If he looks too slim then try putting it up a little. I think a lot of it is trial and error, there aren't any fixed time periods and everybody will do it slightly differently anyway.  |
2.4.0 Corn snakes
1.0.0 horse
0.1.0 Golden retriever
1.4.0 Guinea pigs |
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 02/01/2013 : 14:31:56
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| I feed mine once a week. |
Husband....Very Understanding!!! (Phil)
Son & Daughter (Kevin & Carol)
Granddaughter (Eva)
3.4.0 Cornsnakes Amel (Sidney) Caramel Stripe (Sultan) Amber (Cleo) Carolina (Phoebe) Anery Motley Stripe (Penny) Snow (Lily) Caramel (Holmes)
1.2.0 Royal Pythons(Peeps, Pandora & Pepsi)
1.0.0 Hognose (Hudson)
2.1.0 Dogs (Dillon, Alfie, Ellie)
0.1.0 Senegal Parrot (Peanut)
1.1.0 Bearded Dragons (Bonnie & Clyde)
1.0.0 Crested Geckos (Echo)
0.2.1 Hermanns Tortoises (Ebbie, Rosie & Twiglet)
0.1.0 Guinea Pig (Dolly-Pipsqueak)
0.1.9 Tarantulas (Poppy, Gypsy, Bumble, Insey Winsey, Sonic, Cookie, Raven, Fudge, Titch & Sox)
??? Foster animals
Location: Near Saffron Walden, Essex
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smokeysfc
Egg
United Kingdom
75 Posts |
Posted - 05/01/2013 : 11:40:42
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| i feed mine once a week |
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scott1971
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
16 Posts |
Posted - 05/01/2013 : 12:20:59
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| just wondering as i am new to this,how do you know when your snake is ready to progress to the next size of mouse |
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Razee
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2525 Posts |
Posted - 05/01/2013 : 14:02:23
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This is the guide I've got ( one of many )
Snake weight : Mice: Mice weight: Frequency:
4-15 g 1 x pinkie 1 - 3g every 5 -6 days
16 - 23g 2 x pinkie 2 x 1-3g every 5 -6 days
24 - 40g 1 x fuzzie 4 - 6 g every 6 -7 days
41 - 70g 1 x hopper
or 2 x fuzzie 10 -12 g every 6 -7 days
71 -130g 1 x Small 12 -14 g every 7 days
131 - 200g 1 x Medium 15 -20 g every 7 days
201 - 300g 1 x Large 20 - 25g every 7 - 10 days
301 - 500g 1 x XL mouse 25 - 30 g every 10 - 14 days
500 g + 1 x Jumbo 30 - 35 g every 14 days
This is just a rough guide though. Generally, whilst the snake is growing, when the food stops leaving a bump, you move one size up.
You lot got me thinking, though. I might have been feeding Bazilishka too often - she's just two, 99 cm long and 278g. She's on 1 x L once a week. But now she's two, maybe I should spread the feeds a bit. She's still growing, though. She does look a bit podgy, but only weighs 278g? |
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 - 05/01/2013 : 14:04:13
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| Aaargh... I spent ages typing that table, and as I sent it, it moved things around and it's not a table anymore :-( |
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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rockroyal
Hatchling
United Kingdom
235 Posts |
Posted - 05/01/2013 : 14:41:07
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| i feed mine once every 7 days she's 3 foot long |
1.0.0 corn snake
0.1.0 royal python
0.1.0 hognose
Who moved the light at the end of the tunnel |
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how often do you feed ?
