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RoadRage258
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 10/12/2008 : 17:51:52
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| hi, just tried to feed Draco. Put him in a RUB and have offered him a rat pup. I Wiggles it and have left it in the box. He doesn't seem interested in it. I have now left him in the box with the food, how long should i leave him with it and what do i do if he doesn't eat it? |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10/12/2008 : 17:54:15
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| How long have you had him, how long since he last ate, how old is he, what weight is he? |
 
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RoadRage258
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
34 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2008 : 17:55:29
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had him on sunday and the shop said to feed him on wednesday, he's Feb 08
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2008 : 18:07:13
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I would always suggest leaving alone except to change water for at least a week. Royals do need time to settle in and if he's a Feb '08 he must be a few hundred grams so will be able to last a long time without food  |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10/12/2008 : 18:16:54
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i agree with BE...
wen both mine wasnt feeding out the viv, i placed the roland in the viv and left for 24 hrs to see if they would take it in there own time. if still there 24 hrs later take it out...
it worked on one of mine, snapped it up within 10mins... |
 
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RoadRage258
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
34 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2008 : 18:28:04
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| Im goin to try to wiggle the rat pup again in a bit and then after that I'll leave him alone with it. |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10/12/2008 : 20:41:34
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on top of what's already been said, and contrary to what i normally recommend, feeding IN the viv can be less stressful for stressy snakes such as some Royals as they're familiar and settled in their own environment. BUT certain precautions should be taken - i use orchid bark that's quite big chunks so it doesn't stick to the mouse and get ingested, and keep an eye on the feeding process from a distance (sitting very still!) to make sure it's just the mouse that's swallowed. alternatively you can 'serve' the mouse on a paper plate or some newspaper again to prevent substrate being swallowed.
make sure the mouse if fully defrosted and REALLY hot, particularly the head, this can tempt shy feeders too. i use a small plastic dessert tub on top of a mug of boiled water, placing just the defrosted mouse's head on the bottom of the tub, other wise hot mouse bodies can be very messy!
just a few ideas for you to try when you feed Draco next week |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10/12/2008 : 21:05:30
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| sorry forgot to say that i used paper as substrate cos of having to feed inside the vivs to prevent impaction. |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2008 : 21:37:48
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| Marilyn is on paper too, for that same reason dazb, she doesn't need the humidity a royal does either |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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RoadRage258
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
34 Posts |
Posted - 11/12/2008 : 20:49:39
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| i left the rat pup on a piece of kitchen roll in the viv for 24 hrs, draco didn't take it. When should i try him again with another one? should i try him in a different tub next time again or place it on kitchen roll as i have aspen in the viv? |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2847 Posts |
Posted - 11/12/2008 : 21:22:48
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i would leave him for a couple of days then try again. leave him in his viv and just wiggle it again. if he does not strike then leave it again over nite.
i would suggest no handleing until he is feeding regular again... |
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