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| CliffW |
Posted - 24/12/2014 : 13:19:49
Hi All - quick catch-up on Honey and Pretzel - I moved them both into RUBs in July - Honey started a fast in mid-August, eating only one 66g rat in October and one 40g rat today - she's gone from 1300g down to 1172g but has remained in good condition, as far as I can tell - meanwhile Pretzel has fed relentlessly, going from 650g to 1126g, until today, when he refused food for the first time ever! I remain delighted to be the owner of two beautiful royals and I look forward to seeing what 2015 brings!
Merry Christmas everyone! |
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| Baobab |
Posted - 29/12/2014 : 02:41:47
We have followed the 10% guide as a level to prevent long fasting worries. Although we did have one lose slightly more than that before starting to eat again and piled the weight back on. Worrysome critters. |
| CliffW |
Posted - 28/12/2014 : 22:32:58
Yeah I'm hoping for views from any of the more experienced keepers out there |
| Alves76 |
Posted - 28/12/2014 : 21:13:22
Sounds sensible. I'm not sure myself which is why I asked. |
| CliffW |
Posted - 28/12/2014 : 20:56:33
I've heard a figure of 10% quoted as a rough guide to what is "too much" weight loss, which is a bit more than Honey has lost - but I tend to think that if the snake has no other symptoms and is taking the occasional small meal (as Honey has done), then the fast is just a fast and not a sign of ill health ........but I'd welcome other's opinions! |
| Alves76 |
Posted - 27/12/2014 : 19:20:35
Merry Christmas.
Quick question: How much weight loss does a snake need to lose before you need to call a vet?
I hope honey eats better in 2015. |
