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| Queequeg |
Posted - 11/12/2012 : 10:36:28
Hi,
My names Adam and I'm new to the forum. After years of keeping Lizards and other herps have finally purchased my first snake. A CB12 hatchling Normal Royal called Buzz (2 year old son obsessed with Toy Story). Will post a pic of him later.
He hasn't fed yet but hoping he will soon. Just leaving him alone at the moment to settle in.
Hopefully he is the first of many and may consider breeding them in the future when I have experience.
Adam
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| Queequeg |
Posted - 17/12/2012 : 08:03:57
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Originally posted by blito
I wonder if there is something in the way you feed him that you could do different?
My CB12 is 22" and weighs approx 190g. He has taken 3 ft medium mice ( 15g approx each ) in the 2 weeks i have owned him. I take the defrosted mouse and warm it gently with a hairdryer - this mimics the body heat of a live rodent and also seems to intensify its smell. I always handle the snake before feeding to wake him up then put him back into his viv. I then dangle the mouse an inch or so in front of his face. All this is to encourage the natural strike response. He has gone for it every time so far,and so did my old cornsnake when I fed her this way.
Not doing much different to what you are doing apart from the handling thing before feeding him. I'm offering small fuzzy mice at the mo. He shys away from it, made sure it's nice and warm. Also tried braining it a little. |
| blito |
Posted - 17/12/2012 : 06:44:54
I wonder if there is something in the way you feed him that you could do different?
My CB12 is 22" and weighs approx 190g. He has taken 3 ft medium mice ( 15g approx each ) in the 2 weeks i have owned him. I take the defrosted mouse and warm it gently with a hairdryer - this mimics the body heat of a live rodent and also seems to intensify its smell. I always handle the snake before feeding to wake him up then put him back into his viv. I then dangle the mouse an inch or so in front of his face. All this is to encourage the natural strike response. He has gone for it every time so far,and so did my old cornsnake when I fed her this way. |
| Queequeg |
Posted - 16/12/2012 : 22:17:42
Still didn't feed last night. The breeder said to try him on Wednesday and if he doesn't take the mouse he will pop over and take a look for me. Hopefully won't have to assist feed him |
| BenjiBoo |
Posted - 16/12/2012 : 19:01:12
Hi and welcome  |
| Queequeg |
Posted - 13/12/2012 : 19:42:26
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Originally posted by blito
30 celsius is plenty warm enough. Jareth is in an old 3-ft fish tank thats been covered in polystyrene tiles to insulate. A 60w red heat lamp is the only heat source and it keeps 30c during the afternooon and evening ( when the central heating is on) but that drops to about 25 celsius overnight. What substrate are you using BTW? I have a theory that snakes do not like being on the wrong colour of substrate - my old albino "snow" corn would act nervous and be off her food when she was on dark substrates such as orchid bark but she would be fine when kept on Aspen. With the Python, being a dark snake I am keeping him on nice dark orchid bark. OK it doesnt really show him off to the best effect but he has settled so very very quickly. I have noticed that my local stockist keeps the same policy - dark snakes are on orchid bark and light snakes are on aspen. In fact it might have been him that originally planted that idea in my head!
Currently just using paper towel but was going to get some aspen bedding tomorrow make it look a bit nicer. He's out and about now so he's doesn't always stay in his hide. Hopefully this weekend he'll feed.  |
| blito |
Posted - 13/12/2012 : 19:04:17
30 celsius is plenty warm enough. Jareth is in an old 3-ft fish tank thats been covered in polystyrene tiles to insulate. A 60w red heat lamp is the only heat source and it keeps 30c during the afternooon and evening ( when the central heating is on) but that drops to about 25 celsius overnight. What substrate are you using BTW? I have a theory that snakes do not like being on the wrong colour of substrate - my old albino "snow" corn would act nervous and be off her food when she was on dark substrates such as orchid bark but she would be fine when kept on Aspen. With the Python, being a dark snake I am keeping him on nice dark orchid bark. OK it doesnt really show him off to the best effect but he has settled so very very quickly. I have noticed that my local stockist keeps the same policy - dark snakes are on orchid bark and light snakes are on aspen. In fact it might have been him that originally planted that idea in my head! |
| Queequeg |
Posted - 13/12/2012 : 18:32:55
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Originally posted by blito
My CB12 settled in to his new home within a couple of days. He took a medium mouse at first offering on day 6 and has just taken another medium mouse today (day 11). The all important things seem to be temperature ( 90F at hot end with little or no temperature drop at night), Humidity ( no less than 40%)and plenty of furniture in the viv ( these creatures can be a touch agoraphobic).
Oh, and we have handled Jareth right from day one to get him used to us quicker. We aren't exactly certain but he might have had a few mites so today he had his first olive oil rub and warm bath to follow. Got him right in the mood for his rodent dinner :) Lets hope that stops the mites before they get a chance to infest the whole viv otherwise we might have to sterilize the whole viv and frontline him.
Anyhow Queequeg, lets hope your little Buzz settles down soon.
One problem I have noticed. I think the hot end isn't hot enough. It is around 30.3 Celsius. The humidity is a bit low also but I ahve just moved the water bowl over to the warm end a bit more.
I need to get the heat mat to produce a bit more heat but not sure how. He's in a komodo plastic Ter at the moment with a komodo heatmat. There is no Matstat on it at the moment as this is a temp housing. You reckon I should get one now anyway? With my lizards and frogs I always used to put some Polystyrene underneath the mat so I might do that to see if helps,(theres small feet so the matt isn't under full contact. |
| blito |
Posted - 13/12/2012 : 18:15:10
My CB12 settled in to his new home within a couple of days. He took a medium mouse at first offering on day 6 and has just taken another medium mouse today (day 11). The all important things seem to be temperature ( 90F at hot end with little or no temperature drop at night), Humidity ( no less than 40%)and plenty of furniture in the viv ( these creatures can be a touch agoraphobic).
Oh, and we have handled Jareth right from day one to get him used to us quicker. We aren't exactly certain but he might have had a few mites so today he had his first olive oil rub and warm bath to follow. Got him right in the mood for his rodent dinner :) Lets hope that stops the mites before they get a chance to infest the whole viv otherwise we might have to sterilize the whole viv and frontline him.
Anyhow Queequeg, lets hope your little Buzz settles down soon.
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| Queequeg |
Posted - 12/12/2012 : 18:44:44
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Originally posted by Leucistic
Once settled I am sure he will be fine. When was his last feed? and what did he take?
I had issues with mine at the start, but now he's turned into a complete dustbin even putting my King to shame lol
Hi
Not sure exact last feed but I have contacted the breeder/shop owner so waiting a reply. I know it was a fuzzy and The chap said he would be due a feed in two days (from last saturday).
They are a reputable local place and the guy lives in the same Town as me and said to contact him should I have any issues and he will pop over or I can over his. Apart from not eating yet Buzz is very happy and active. I leave him be and he is a very quiet room. Itching to be able to handle him and get some photos. |
| Leucistic |
Posted - 12/12/2012 : 15:34:08
Once settled I am sure he will be fine. When was his last feed? and what did he take?
I had issues with mine at the start, but now he's turned into a complete dustbin even putting my King to shame lol |
| Queequeg |
Posted - 12/12/2012 : 15:22:23
Thanks for the warm welcome. Just hope the boy will eat soon then i'll be super happy. |
| Robert |
Posted - 12/12/2012 : 11:25:44
Hello and welcome, I am sure this will be the first of many more royals they are addictive :) |
| blito |
Posted - 11/12/2012 : 20:42:58
Hi and welcome :)
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| jbarlow91 |
Posted - 11/12/2012 : 17:12:05
Hi and welcome to the forum |
| Evolution Morphs |
Posted - 11/12/2012 : 16:23:30
Hi and welcome |
| boomslang |
Posted - 11/12/2012 : 14:05:41
Hello and Welcome |
| Leucistic |
Posted - 11/12/2012 : 12:40:51
Hi and welcome
he will be the first of many, welcome to the addiction lol |
| Fezza |
Posted - 11/12/2012 : 12:19:58
Hi and welcome |
| herriotfan |
Posted - 11/12/2012 : 11:19:56
Hi Adam, welcome to the forum.
Once he's settled we'd love to see photos.
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