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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 21/10/2008 : 22:49:54
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How often do you lot handle your royals? Im just interested.
I handle Zavvi every day. She comes up to the front of the Rub and looks straight at me then tries to get out. She seems to like it and feeds so its not a problem for me but i have to admit i handle her more than Henry at the moment. Henry is being stroppy this week! |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/10/2008 : 23:15:58
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| Once or twice a week. |
 
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Paulusworm
Fully Grown Royal
Azerbaijan
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Posted - 22/10/2008 : 07:54:32
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| Normally a few times a week, but when sherman's been fed not until after he's had a poo. |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/10/2008 : 13:04:11
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| only about once a week for Queenie, don't want to upset his feeding! |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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vicki
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/10/2008 : 13:34:41
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| we were told we cant handle her till shes fed for 3 wks straight! we're dyin to hold her! once shes feedin ok we will prob handle her 2-3 times a wk |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/10/2008 : 15:03:10
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| I've never lasted more than 10 days Vicki with one of mine - 1 week to settle in, 1 feed and then a couple of days to digest. |
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Paulusworm
Fully Grown Royal
Azerbaijan
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Posted - 22/10/2008 : 15:45:09
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That long! lol.  |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/10/2008 : 17:18:07
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i handle mine about 2-3 times aweek for 20 mins.
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Originally posted by Paulusworm
Normally a few times a week, but when sherman's been fed not until after he's had a poo.
not til after hes had a poo after feeding...
mine has only pooped twice (maybe 3 times) in nearly 14 weeks...
i would never get to handle her...
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Edited by - dazb on 22/10/2008 17:20:07 |
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Kazerella
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/10/2008 : 18:22:00
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We only handle ours on Mondays and Tuesdays. If we handle any closer to feeding day she doesn't eat  |
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Paulusworm
Fully Grown Royal
Azerbaijan
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Posted - 22/10/2008 : 19:20:50
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Originally posted by dazb
i handle mine about 2-3 times aweek for 20 mins.
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Originally posted by Paulusworm
Normally a few times a week, but when sherman's been fed not until after he's had a poo.
not til after hes had a poo after feeding...
mine has only pooped twice (maybe 3 times) in nearly 14 weeks...
i would never get to handle her...
That must be one huge poo! Does he look all deflated afterwards in a cartoon styleee? |
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vicki
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/10/2008 : 20:07:06
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| lol! we are findin it hard! we feed her tomorrow so will prob have her out sat or sun! shes out now roamin about just wana hold her!! |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/10/2008 : 20:20:57
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Originally posted by Paulusworm
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Originally posted by dazb
i handle mine about 2-3 times aweek for 20 mins.
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Originally posted by Paulusworm
Normally a few times a week, but when sherman's been fed not until after he's had a poo.
not til after hes had a poo after feeding...
mine has only pooped twice (maybe 3 times) in nearly 14 weeks...
i would never get to handle her...
That must be one huge poo! Does he look all deflated afterwards in a cartoon styleee?
Rocky is about once every 6 weeks too. |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/10/2008 : 20:29:41
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its like a cat has sneaked in and 'dropped the kids off'. thought it was a regurge at first...
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/10/2008 : 20:46:22
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that actually quite sound advice you've been given vicki, i was having problems getting Queenie to take a feed when i first got him, i stopped handling him and he started feeding more regularly. best off getting the feeding established first as it can become a huge issue  |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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vicki
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/10/2008 : 20:49:19
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| yh thats wot ppl have been sayin to me that they can be hard to feed so will defo let her get into feedin before i handle her on a regular basis. i thought id be fine with her as dad has always had snakes but its scary havin ur own! feel like i hant got a clue now! lol |
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Kazerella
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 24/10/2008 : 17:21:46
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| That's all part of the fun- learning what your royal likes and dislikes. They are funny snakes, but when you find out what works for you and your royal it's quite rewarding |
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vicki
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/10/2008 : 09:13:56
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| so to get her to start feedin shall we wiggle it and if she dont go for it leave it in viv for a bit? we tried again last nite but still dint eat how long shall we wait to try again? |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/10/2008 : 09:25:21
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Did you weigh her?
I'd suggest trying every 3-5 days and keeping an eye on the weight to make sure she's not losing a lot, if any.
What's your setup like?
Are you feeding in the viv or out? |
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