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Mulv
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 12/11/2008 : 20:24:04
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Just attempted Sid's first feed, and he took it like a champ!
At first he seemed barely bothered by the intruder in his tank but after I brushed the mouse against his side a bit, he was zoned in on it!
Firstly he struck it, but got it like square on, so after a bit of squeezing and wrestling around with it, he let go and eventually went right for the head and got it down, I'm so happy because I was worried he wouldn't go for it but it looks like he was hungry!
It was a lot longer process than feeding Slim (my corn) as he just gulps it down and thats that but I sat there mesmerized for ages with Sid! I did get a sneaky photo but I didn't wanna use flash incase it disturbed him so its no good.
I want to make sure he doesn't regurge it, but this means lifting the hide off him, is it worth disturbing him to check? If so, how long after feeding should I check?
Sorry for the long post but I'm well chuffed! |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2847 Posts |
Posted - 12/11/2008 : 20:28:44
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congratulations...
ive never had one regurge on me so my knowledge is limited on this subject.
there is nothing you can do about the possiblity of regurge, i would just leave him be and check tomorrow night. |
 
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/11/2008 : 20:29:21
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| Leave it for 24hr before you check and another 24hr before handling imo. |
 
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/11/2008 : 20:39:38
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| I wouldnt bother visually checking for a regurge if it will disturb him, you will smell it if it has happened. |
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lee2308
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/11/2008 : 20:58:28
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theres nothing like the smell of a decomposing mouse to wake up to in the morning |
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Mulv
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
530 Posts |
Posted - 12/11/2008 : 21:22:09
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Is it really that bad a smell?
I don't normally handle Slim until 48hrs minimum so I'm used to that. Ill check tomorrow to see if he's kept it down. |
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sexychef
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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peanuts
Hatchling
United Kingdom
96 Posts |
Posted - 12/11/2008 : 21:29:48
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| Our corn has regurged and it is the most foul smell I have ever smelt, you will notice straight away, i'd reckon. |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/11/2008 : 21:42:56
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congrats mulv  hope he keeps up the good feeding habits
i usually leave Queenie 24 hours then check in his tub, sometimes he buries mice in the substrate, then like people have already said leave a further 24 hours. seriously you will know if he's regurged but there's no reason to expect him to |
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Paulusworm
Fully Grown Royal
Azerbaijan
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Posted - 12/11/2008 : 22:03:10
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Totally agree with all of the above. You'll know if he's regurged. Sherm's not done it to me yet but if it's anything like my blowfly colonies you'll know.  |
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Mulv
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
530 Posts |
Posted - 13/11/2008 : 16:09:57
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Ta GP.
Well I went in the spare/reptile room this morning and gave his tank a good sniff and nothing so fingers crossed! |
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