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vicki
Yearling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 27/10/2008 : 19:50:33
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we are gona try and feed Ella again tonite! plz give me all and any tips that u mite have!
we were thinkin about wiggling it infront of her while she is in hide so she can take it in? but then wot if shes not in her hide?
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2016 Posts |
Posted - 27/10/2008 : 19:57:42
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| Wiggle it, but dont just leave it after she snake has struck. Make sure you shake it slightly when its being constricted so the snake feels its alive. |
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vicki
Yearling
United Kingdom
151 Posts |
Posted - 27/10/2008 : 20:09:34
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| if she dont take it shud we leave it in viv over nite or take it out? |
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2016 Posts |
Posted - 27/10/2008 : 20:15:01
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| That depends on what your using as substrate |
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vicki
Yearling
United Kingdom
151 Posts |
Posted - 27/10/2008 : 20:17:24
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| shes on orchid bark so guess take it out if she dont take it? when shud we try again as she hant fed since not thursday just gone but the thursday before |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 27/10/2008 : 20:19:27
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I've got a baby that hasn't fed for 3 weeks, but hasn't lost any weight, so no worries 
If you can't get her to eat you could leave it on a bit of cardboard in the viv. |
 
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vicki
Yearling
United Kingdom
151 Posts |
Posted - 27/10/2008 : 20:22:45
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| we haven't handled her at all so she settles in but we wud like to weigh her. maybe try feedin for a couple more weeks and if no joy then weigh her? wot do u think? i do know we shudnt worry, think we will be ok once shes had her 1st feed with us |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2847 Posts |
Posted - 27/10/2008 : 20:38:59
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how you getting on??
did she take it?? |
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Edited by - dazb on 27/10/2008 20:40:08 |
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vicki
Yearling
United Kingdom
151 Posts |
Posted - 27/10/2008 : 20:45:23
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hant tried yet. chris (my partner) int home from work till 10 and he'll wana do it! we are just gona give her a fuzzy then when shes had her 1st feed will move her on to something else. hope uve got ya fingers crossed for us?!!
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 27/10/2008 : 20:47:34
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Good luck, but don't get worried if she doesn't eat. Its all part of the fun with Royals  |
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vicki
Yearling
United Kingdom
151 Posts |
Posted - 27/10/2008 : 20:48:35
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| fun?? lol i feel like a new mum again! ha |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 28/10/2008 : 07:39:24
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| Any joy? |
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vicki
Yearling
United Kingdom
151 Posts |
Posted - 28/10/2008 : 10:55:08
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| YES!!! ELLA WE'RE SO PROUD OF U!!! she took 1 fuzzy! think she wanted more but she wudnt take it? shud we try another 1 tonite or leave her for the wk now? when can we handle her? |
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Kazerella
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
1196 Posts |
Posted - 28/10/2008 : 13:03:57
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Leave her about 2 days to digest before you handle her again.
You could try feeding the other tonight, but she'll be alright for a week if you decide to leave it too |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 28/10/2008 : 13:19:58
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How big is she? - If a hatchling, then try her again in 5 days, if a yearling then 7 days and a larger prey item probably.
Congrats. |
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Paulusworm
Fully Grown Royal
Azerbaijan
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Posted - 28/10/2008 : 18:30:39
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quote:
Originally posted by vicki
YES!!! ELLA WE'RE SO PROUD OF U!!! she took 1 fuzzy! think she wanted more but she wudnt take it? shud we try another 1 tonite or leave her for the wk now? when can we handle her?
Well done. |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2847 Posts |
Posted - 28/10/2008 : 19:17:50
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| well done!!! least you will get some sleep now..lol |
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saddleninja
Yearling
United Kingdom
268 Posts |
Posted - 28/10/2008 : 19:19:41
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| my adult male has gone off his food again last ate a medium rat on 18/09/08 but did have a shed in between, where as my adult female eats one every 7 days, so don`t stress too much if they are picky eaters |
1 amel
1 okeette
2 normals
1 rosy rat x
3 royals
1 cali king
1 publean milk
1 yemen chameleon
2 orange spotted agamas
1 colombian rainbow boa
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2847 Posts |
Posted - 28/10/2008 : 19:24:56
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start feeding my female a weener rat every 10 days is this ok...she is approx 6 months old...???
only doing this cos seems very inactive and dont want her getting a chunky monkey!!! |
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saddleninja
Yearling
United Kingdom
268 Posts |
Posted - 28/10/2008 : 19:49:35
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| sounds ok, but with winter coming they might go off their food |
1 amel
1 okeette
2 normals
1 rosy rat x
3 royals
1 cali king
1 publean milk
1 yemen chameleon
2 orange spotted agamas
1 colombian rainbow boa
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 28/10/2008 : 19:54:07
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| I'd still try to keep to every 7 days if you can. |
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