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| mariak |
Posted - 10/11/2009 : 23:16:55
I have just picked up 2 new royals tonight and called them bob and marley.Marley seeems fine alert and curious while Bob seems to be quite lethargic and has hardly moved since i got him home.Would also say he is looking a little dehydrated but i am quite new to keeping snakes so not really sure.The breeder i bought them off had said they were both 6 months old but my other 5 month royal Boo is nearly 2ft and weighs 198g while Marley is 89g and poor old Bob is only 71g.He also seems to be in the process of shedding.I am a little concerned about him but apart from what i have mentioned he is otherwise healthy looking no wheezing or discharge or any thing like that any advice would be a great help THANKS. |
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| mariak |
Posted - 11/11/2009 : 18:52:57
me to waiting for vet to ring back now
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| mariak |
Posted - 11/11/2009 : 18:52:00
no chance of that.dont think i would let it go back now any way its obviously had a bad start in life just hope its gonna be ok i will do everthing i can now for it. |
| HannahB |
Posted - 11/11/2009 : 18:50:32
hope poor little bob is ok |
| Blackecho |
Posted - 11/11/2009 : 18:13:35
Oh dear, might be worth contacting whoever you got them from yesterday. Get them to pay for the vet bills or exchange! |
| mariak |
Posted - 11/11/2009 : 17:17:55
just notice the poor little thing is blowing bubbles from his mouth i have moved his Rub to a different room from my other snakes now just in case. |
| mariak |
Posted - 11/11/2009 : 14:09:38
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hopefully these are a bit better
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| kashie |
Posted - 11/11/2009 : 12:43:30
If he is pre shed he may not show any interest in food and will tend to sleep for a week or so before.
As BE says, I would leave for a week to allow him to settle - shed - then try again with a feed. |
| mariak |
Posted - 11/11/2009 : 11:19:33
I meant to say small mouse i have added pic but its not a very good one at the moment will try to get a better one on later i managed to measure him tho and he is approx 43cm long. |
| mariak |
Posted - 11/11/2009 : 11:15:17
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| mariak |
Posted - 11/11/2009 : 09:13:55
They are housed separately all in RUBs at the moment.Bob seems to be a little more curious this morning and i did notice that he had a drink last night.I know you said to leave for a week but the breeder said they were due for a feed so attempted to feed this morning Marley struck and fed with no problems but Bob showed no interest at all with a medium mouse. |
| Blackecho |
Posted - 11/11/2009 : 06:34:27
If he's in shed then its not surprising that he's lethargic. Make sure they have fresh water and leave alone for a week except to change water every other day.
Are they housed separately? |
| mariak |
Posted - 11/11/2009 : 01:13:03
i will try and put some pics up tomotrrow. They are both snmaller than Boo when i got her she was 114g and 3 months old.They are due a feed so will attempted feeding tomorrow.He said they are feeding on small mice and strike fed the last 3 or 4 times.Worried that Bob is dehydrated at the mo so advice bout that would help to get me started on the right track Thanks. |
| spor |
Posted - 11/11/2009 : 00:41:03
photos would help to access condition.
what did breeder say about feeding. If they are 6months they most be very poor feeders. |
