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kay
Hatchling
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 Posted - 13/12/2008 : 12:19:34
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Hi, just thought i would post an excited message after Boris had his first shed with me yesterday! All in one piece, no probs. Will post pics! I also weighed him, i weighed him a month ago and he was 91g, i weighed him yesterday and he was 129g! Is that good weight gain? Hes about 7 months now and about 23" x  |
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kay
Hatchling
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Posted - 13/12/2008 : 12:24:05
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| Also when should he shed again? And if you guys dont think he weighs enough, should i just up the frequency of feeds? thanks x |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 13/12/2008 : 12:30:26
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Weight-wise, they're all different, I have a 3 month old that has just gone past 200g and a 5 month old that is the same weight as yours.
Pet shops tend to have a 'maintenance' diet, where they won't put on much weight.
Shedding will depend on growth, what are you feeding yours and how often? |
 
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kay
Hatchling
64 Posts |
Posted - 13/12/2008 : 12:33:55
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| 2x rat pups every 5-10 days. He was under weight when i bought him, u could see his spine! I know i should have walked away buy i couldnt! Im feeling a real sense of acheivement - his brother is still in the store - skinny and wrinkled - like hes dehydrated, it sick. Can u suggest any changes to my regime? Hes a fab feeder x |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 13/12/2008 : 12:46:52
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I would feed every 5 days and maybe think about increasing to either a Rat Fuzzy or Rat Fluff if you can find them.
I only suggest this as Rat Pups (as Mouse Pinkies) are quite fatty, so if you can move up a food size there will be more nutrition. |
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kay
Hatchling
64 Posts |
Posted - 13/12/2008 : 12:49:53
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| Ok, thanks for advice, I usually feed him every 5 days anyway and will get hold of rat fluffs. Much appreciated x |
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lee2308
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 13/12/2008 : 16:35:29
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quote:
Originally posted by Blackecho
Weight-wise, they're all different, I have a 3 month old that has just gone past 200g
wow 200g's,mine 8/9 months and approx 250g,am i doing something wrong? better weigh him again tonight. |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 13/12/2008 : 17:04:57
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No, I'm sure you're not doing anything wrong, how long have you actually had him, as I mentioned above about pet shops feeding the minimum amount, so they don't grow much.
Also, they all grow differently. |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 13/12/2008 : 20:34:28
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i just weighed my little girl and she is 431g and is 8 months-ish...
she is a excellent feeder though and has only refused once since i got her in July. she has a weener roland every 7 days.
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lee2308
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 13/12/2008 : 20:35:55
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| i've had him 6 weeks,i was going to weigh him tonight but after not seeing him poke his head out for a few days i lifted the hide and i think his eyes are clouding,so i thought to leave him be. |
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