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peppertess100
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 19/05/2013 : 14:22:52
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We have just tried Sid on his first small mouse - he was taking 2 fluffs really easily and it had stopped leaving the noticable bulge.
So Sid has taken the mouse really well and after he had eaten it he still acted if he wanted more!! Is this normal or could he really want more?
Helen x |
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 19/05/2013 : 14:56:30
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Snakes are opportuntist feeders and never know when their next meal might be so sometimes they do hunt for more. It doesn't mean he's still hungry if he's got a bump from his meal.  |
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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peppertess100
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
16 Posts |
Posted - 19/05/2013 : 15:47:01
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Thank you :)
Thats good then, i was worried that he was still hungry but I think he may pop if he had anymore lol!
How long would I leave Sid now till his next meal?
Sorry for all the questions :) |
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 19/05/2013 : 17:32:39
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First of all, don't apologise for asking questions. One of the best things about this forum is that we all help each other and we know that owners who care will ask questions!
I feed my snakes once a week after they moved up to small mice and beyond.
If you just keep an eye on his general condition he should be fine on weekly meals.
Some snakes put too much weight on if they eat weekly and then we normally say to feed every ten days or give the snake more exercise. |
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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peppertess100
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
16 Posts |
Posted - 19/05/2013 : 18:53:12
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Thank you :)
Ive kept loads of furries and fish over the years but this is my first reptile and there is soooooo much to learn - I am enjoying learning though :)
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20/05/2013 : 09:25:26
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Herriotfan is right about asking questions Helen. The only silly question is the one you don't ask  ....and we're here to help]. It's so good to hear how eager you are to learn, it proves that Sid is very lucky to have you as his owner .
As usual you've been given brilliant advice  . You may find the VERY ROUGH guide to feeding an interesting read. Bear in mind that its only a guide to give you a rough idea of what to expect and do....all snakes differ and you just need to adapt to what suits Sid, as you know him best .
Xxx
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Bigger mouse
