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mrsbunt
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 19/02/2013 : 15:51:19
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I currently have Sheldon feeding every 5 days on 2 x pinkie, however I fed him last night and the lump from feeding wasn't as noticeable as it usually is, what I'm wondering is should I be looking at feeding him a fuzzy instead?? Not too sure about this. Sheldon was born Oct '12 and currently weighs between 17g and 18g. Any advice greatfully received.
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hubby bunt (Graeme),3 daughters Amy, Lisa and Erin.
1 amel corn Sheldon and 1 normal corn Toby Larone.
1 staffy cross Kaiser |
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 19/02/2013 : 15:59:02
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If he's taking two pinkies at a time with no problems then he could move up a size, as long as the fuzzy isn't any bigger than 1.5 times the widest part of his body.  |
Husband....Very Understanding!!! (Phil)
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mrsbunt
Hatchling
United Kingdom
280 Posts |
Posted - 19/02/2013 : 16:07:32
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| thanks will maybe attempt a fuzzy for the feed after next and see how it goes just don't want to push him too fast as he's still so small but he does have a big appetite. :) |
hubby bunt (Graeme),3 daughters Amy, Lisa and Erin.
1 amel corn Sheldon and 1 normal corn Toby Larone.
1 staffy cross Kaiser |
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mrsbunt
Hatchling
United Kingdom
280 Posts |
Posted - 19/02/2013 : 17:58:17
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| I have also noticed he eats his first mouse bum first and the second head first, strange wee dude :) |
hubby bunt (Graeme),3 daughters Amy, Lisa and Erin.
1 amel corn Sheldon and 1 normal corn Toby Larone.
1 staffy cross Kaiser |
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 19/02/2013 : 20:31:24
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| Also, I would drop the feeding to evey 6-7 days when on double pinks/single fuzzies :) |
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StormAndGuylian
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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Posted - 19/02/2013 : 21:17:01
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Hi bit confused :/ .... My female snow has 1 pinkie per week, then every 6th weeks has two but i feed her late at this time. Would my female snow handle fuzzies at the moment?
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mrsbunt
Hatchling
United Kingdom
280 Posts |
Posted - 19/02/2013 : 21:22:11
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| there are so many sites with different information regarding feeding, all so different from each other. i.e the munson plan advise feeding 2 pinkies every 4-5 days, other places say feed less often there doesn't seem to be 2 people that have the same opinion, it's very confusing especially for a beginner. but will defo take your advise as i really don't want to over feed him either. :) |
hubby bunt (Graeme),3 daughters Amy, Lisa and Erin.
1 amel corn Sheldon and 1 normal corn Toby Larone.
1 staffy cross Kaiser |
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mrsbunt
Hatchling
United Kingdom
280 Posts |
Posted - 19/02/2013 : 21:24:30
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| how big is your snake? i find all the feeding information very confusing too :/ Sheldon is 4 months old and weighs 17g and i am considering fuzzies but a bit hesitant |
hubby bunt (Graeme),3 daughters Amy, Lisa and Erin.
1 amel corn Sheldon and 1 normal corn Toby Larone.
1 staffy cross Kaiser |
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 19/02/2013 : 21:25:26
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Why do you give her 2 every 6th week? I'm assuming someone gave you some weird advice at some point! If she's OK with 2 then she should be getting 2 every feed every 7 days - but yes, if she has been OK with 2 for a few feeds then it's usually OK to up to fuzzies provided, as mentioned above, that the overall thickness of the fuzzy is no more than 1.5 times as large as the widest part of the snake :)
For both of you - have a look at this rather excellent feeding guide - it's stickied at the top of this forum for future reference: http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=27833&SearchTerms=feeding |
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 19/02/2013 : 21:30:02
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| mrsbunt, going up a feed size is always daunting... and they always manage it no problem whilst we look on thinking 'oh no, it's too big, I should have waited... oh no it's not' lol :D |
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StormAndGuylian
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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Posted - 19/02/2013 : 21:32:00
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Ok thank you. will try her on 2 every 7 days.
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mrsbunt
Hatchling
United Kingdom
280 Posts |
Posted - 19/02/2013 : 21:33:54
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| thanks very much smart bunny will drop his feeds to every 7 days and see how he gets on. just want to give him the best care possible he's like 1 of my kids lol :) |
hubby bunt (Graeme),3 daughters Amy, Lisa and Erin.
1 amel corn Sheldon and 1 normal corn Toby Larone.
1 staffy cross Kaiser |
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 20/02/2013 : 09:20:47
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| Glad I could help :) |
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