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| russm |
Posted - 22/08/2009 : 22:07:42
Ok so I have another query. I fed my Royal on Wed night and I have not seen him since apart from a head looking out of his hide every now and again. Before I fed him he was out all quite often and up for being handled. I checked today just to see that he was ok and he hissed at me. There has been no change to his routine, still feeding every 5 days. I know they go and hide in the heat to digest but i expected him to have digested by now and be back out and about. Any ideas? |
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| Blackecho |
Posted - 23/08/2009 : 18:23:34
Well done. |
| russm |
Posted - 23/08/2009 : 18:22:18
I have just gone in and got him out. No hissing this time. I think he is looking a bit dull so thinking that it is maybe time for a shed. I weighed him as well and he has put on 11g since last week. |
| kashie |
Posted - 23/08/2009 : 17:30:06
Show him who's boss ignore the hissing they soon calm down. |
| sexychef |
Posted - 23/08/2009 : 17:26:49
one of mine always hiss at me it just makes me laugh |
| Blackecho |
Posted - 23/08/2009 : 16:53:33
I have, just ignore them  |
| karl |
Posted - 23/08/2009 : 15:52:37
I don't think I have ever had a royal hiss at me.........
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| russm |
Posted - 23/08/2009 : 14:47:45
Yeah i tried that but he was hissing at me big time. Just thought it best to leave him alone rather than disturb him. I will maybe get him out tonight. |
| Blackecho |
Posted - 23/08/2009 : 14:02:29
Just lift the hide up and pick him up? |
| russm |
Posted - 23/08/2009 : 11:22:24
Thanks BE. HE is getting fed a small mouce every 5 days just now. I was going to try and weigh him to see if he has put on any weight but I cant get him when he is out so I guess it will just have to wait. I will be glad to see him shed so I know that things are going ok. |
| Blackecho |
Posted - 23/08/2009 : 09:32:14
It probably takes 10-14 days from them first going blue to shedding.
Shedding frequency will depend on growth (feeding) but probably between 1 and 2 monthly. |
| russm |
Posted - 22/08/2009 : 22:51:26
Cool cool. How long does the whole process take or is it something thay can vary from snake to snake? Quite looking forward to the first shed so I can get to familiarise myself with the process. On average how often do they shed when they are that young? |
| matty18714 |
Posted - 22/08/2009 : 22:42:58
You shouldnt have to wait long. They often become inactive before they show any visual signs. The earlierst sign is the snake will feel differantly, a bit rough, then it will have a pink belly (not with all royals), then the usual dull body leading to blue eyes. |
| russm |
Posted - 22/08/2009 : 22:39:03
Thanks for the input guys. I am not sure if he has gone into shed coz I have not seen him to tell. I have had him for three weeks or so and he has not shed with me. He is three months old so I am not sure when to expect a shed. Any ideas on that one? |
| wolfspirit |
Posted - 22/08/2009 : 22:33:33
quote:
Originally posted by russm
Yeah he normally coems out when the lights are out and when i turn them on he is out but he has not even been doing that.
my royals always hide away for a couple of days when they have fed..
unless yours has gone into shed i would not worry, its a royal thing to not come out..lol..for the most part they are quite shy.. |
| russm |
Posted - 22/08/2009 : 22:24:31
Yeah he normally coems out when the lights are out and when i turn them on he is out but he has not even been doing that. |
| matty18714 |
Posted - 22/08/2009 : 22:19:53
They will hide anyway, and remember that they are nocternal. |
