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 Posted - 22/08/2009 : 14:12:22
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| tried 2 feed my 4 week old corn for the 1st time last night but he wouldnt take it. We did as the breeder advised when we got him, defrost and slightly warm a pinkie, put a small hole in the back of its head etc but he wouldnt take it. I think they seem 2 big for him but i cant find any smaller. He has grown alot since we got him (2 weeks ago) so i dont think hes ill, doesnt appear 2 be shedding 2 me. any tips 2 get him 2 eat? |
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sexychef
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/08/2009 : 14:27:12
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| have you been told he was a strike feeder. if not try leaving the pinky in with him over night. what his set up like? |
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Posted - 22/08/2009 : 14:58:12
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| we did that but it hadnt been touched this morning. Hes in a 8x8x10 plastic box (with plenty of air holes)while we wait for a proper viv to be delivered (should have been here last week but nevermind). heat mat under 1 side, hides on both, water on cooler side, aspen substrate. could it be down to it being too small for him? xx |
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lee2308
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/08/2009 : 15:24:05
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| no,small iss good for snakes who dont feed as they feel more secure,leave him a few days and try again,did you try the pinky dance? |
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devilsmistress
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/08/2009 : 15:27:05
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| Now Lee I think we need a vid of you doing the pinky dance so we can all learn how to do it lol!! |
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lee2308
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/08/2009 : 15:54:26
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Posted - 22/08/2009 : 15:56:00
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| yes lee show us the pinky dance! yeh tried it. is 2 weeks a long time for a baby to go without a feed? the breeder fed him the day before we got him apparently xx |
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sexychef
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/08/2009 : 16:30:39
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| he should be fine for a wee while longer |
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lee2308
The Corn Snake Moderator
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devilsmistress
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23/08/2009 : 15:40:59
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| HAHA thats great!!! |
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Tizzy
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23/08/2009 : 16:50:49
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| Lee, i have plenty of pinkys and some non feeding snakes (and a video camera fully charged and ready to go) Go on!!! |
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Stumpy
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23/08/2009 : 17:33:09
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That was cool.
Casper has not got the strike yet but he tries sometimes.
He was being fed on Wednesdays at the Shop but I moved his days to coincide with my other two, helped by his shedding. |
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Kellog
the nice one
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Posted - 23/08/2009 : 21:28:16
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| Love that last view Lee.....this black tower of coils and a pair of chicken legs pointing out the top! xxx |
  
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HannahB
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 23/08/2009 : 21:55:02
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what are the temps in his housing? it might be a bit hot/cold for him hence why he isnt feeding..
haha great vid!! [:D} |
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SexyBear77
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 23/08/2009 : 22:10:55
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| good point hannahb, a cold snake will be lethargic and a hot snake will be stressed. how has he been behaving lately? |
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Posted - 28/08/2009 : 21:58:06
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| She ate her pinkie on tues! wer so proud lol. Think my fella wasnt doin the pinkie dance right, that guy just doesnt have any rhythm lol. She ate it ass first but beggers cant be choosers. thanks guys! xx |
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Kellog
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Posted - 29/08/2009 : 03:08:57
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| Congrats with getting her to eat, even if it was butt first! So exciting when they first feed isnt it! xxx |
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Posted - 31/08/2009 : 13:13:03
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| was so exciting! only thing is, i would have thought she'd hide after eating but she's just had another feed last nite and both times she just seems to bask on top of her hides and she kinda seems more active. is that normal after a feed? |
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