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janeann10uk
Hatchling

United Kingdom
122 Posts

Posted - 17/07/2009 : 06:35:33

Can you overfeed a corn ? My ButterMotley ate 2 fuzzys and 2 next size up mice last night !! Hes not quite a year old yet !

SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn

United Kingdom
3796 Posts

Posted - 17/07/2009 : 10:26:34

all in the same night?

9.11 Cornsnakes
1.1 Hogg island boas
1.0 Dwarf Burmese python

Location: Watford
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Kazerella
The Corn Snake Admin

United Kingdom
3093 Posts

Posted - 17/07/2009 : 11:20:48

yes you can overfeed a corn- in fact they are prone to obesity as they will usually take a lot more than they need (they are opportunist feeders in the wild so eat when they can). Long term effects of over-eating can shorten the lifespan but as a one off he'll be fine.

I would leave it a good 10 days before feeding him again and maybe exercise a bit more during that time.

lee2308
The Corn Snake Moderator

United Kingdom
3348 Posts

Posted - 17/07/2009 : 15:34:00

cons do have eyes bigger than their bellys and will eat and eat

cherry-milkshake
Hatchling

United Kingdom
261 Posts

Posted - 18/07/2009 : 02:05:01

Yep, they can be right lil greedy sods! And as Kaz said, prone to getting fat (bit like me with choccy, hehe!) If he's eating that many in one night, depending on the size of him, try feeding one larger pray item every 5-7 days and increase the size of this in line with his size, don't feed any single item larger than 1.5 times the width of your snakes body at the widest point. One way to tell if your corn is getting too fat is to hold him (gently but securely! and not for more than a few seconds) about one fourth of the length of his body up from his tail, his natural reaction should be to pull the rest of himself upward, and he should easily be able to lift and hold at least another two fourths of his body

hiper2009
Banned

United Kingdom
2197 Posts

Posted - 18/07/2009 : 21:38:21

How long can a corn snake go with out foood for ?

0.0.0 Royal Python Het Pied 100% CB10 - Chaos
1.1.0 Brazilian Rainbow Boa CB10 - Bow/Mayhem
0.1.0 Cornsnake Amel Het Motley CB10 - Fire
1.0.0 Cornsnake Caramel Het Motley CB09 - Whisky
1.0.0 Cornsnake Snow Het Stripe CB07 - Romeo - R.I.P

1.0.0 Super Golden Labrador Dog CB02 - Bailey

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matty18714
The Count of Corniness

United Kingdom
4428 Posts

Posted - 18/07/2009 : 21:41:05

Depends what condition its in in the first place. If its in good condition then around a year.

hiper2009
Banned

United Kingdom
2197 Posts

Posted - 18/07/2009 : 21:43:56

quote:
Originally posted by matty18714

Depends what condition its in in the first place. If its in good condition then around a year.

so a snake can go with out food easily for 6 months if its a big snake and in good condition and be handled at the same time as well ?

Wish List:
1.2.0 Royal Python - Pastel , Pinstripe , Lesser.

matty18714
The Count of Corniness

United Kingdom
4428 Posts

Posted - 18/07/2009 : 21:50:56

Well you shouldnt really be handling a snake thats not eating. Idealy you want it eating unless there is a clear and likly reason for the fsting such as breeding season (some males choose not to eat).

hiper2009
Banned

United Kingdom
2197 Posts

Posted - 18/07/2009 : 22:08:20

quote:
Originally posted by matty18714

Well you shouldnt really be handling a snake thats not eating. Idealy you want it eating unless there is a clear and likly reason for the fsting such as breeding season (some males choose not to eat).

Oh sorry i should have made my self a little bit more clear , lets say if i had to go on a bussiness trip from work and i had to go from Leicester to spain for a period of 14 - 15 days would the snake be ok with out a feed for a max of 15 days and then when i get back he will get like a double feed or is this not a good idea if its not im sure my brother will be ok to feed it. But this may happen in the future not now.

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matty18714
The Count of Corniness

United Kingdom
4428 Posts

Posted - 18/07/2009 : 22:22:33

Oh, yes its fine to leave the snake for 15 days, that wont cause any problems. But you would have to get someone to change the water.

When you get back feed it as much as you would normaly.

Kellog
the nice one

United Kingdom
7308 Posts

Posted - 19/07/2009 : 02:56:53

We are lucky, we have a fairly close garden centre with a pet/reptile shop. The guys who work there are snake mad and run a small 'kennel' cos they could never find anyone to look after their snakes when they went away. They only take on under 10, so you have to book in early. Dont think I have any friends who would be happy looking after Kellog, even changing the water let alone feeding him! Try looking in your area for something similar, but make sure you check it out really well and are happy with their care. We are off on holiday for a week on Friday, so Kellog and Woody (dog) will go to their seperate 'kennels'. Its a weight off my mind. xxx