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ricky5042
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 05/01/2009 : 13:06:42
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Hi I am a bit worried that when my snake fed yesterday i noticed there was a couple of bits of substrate stuck to the rat pup?
I did not want to try and take the food away in case i got bitten.
Will this harm my snake and what should i look out for?
I was not aware that i should have been putting my snake elsewhere to feed.
What do you use to feed your snake in?
any help with this would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05/01/2009 : 13:29:21
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What substrate was it?
I feed all mine in their vivs, they are all on Aspen, the mice are dry defrosted and the snakes strike feed so they tend not to get any substrate on, but a bit of Aspen won't hurt.
Larger lumps such as Beech Chips or Orchid Bark are more likely to get stuck if ingested and can cause serious issues with impaction.
For this reason some people feed out of the viv in a feeding tub, which is great if your Royal will accept it and you can get them back into their viv safely. |
 
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ricky5042
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
20 Posts |
Posted - 05/01/2009 : 13:43:23
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Hi its chipsi extra, its large pieces says its beechwood its from the shop i got the snake from
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Mulv
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
530 Posts |
Posted - 05/01/2009 : 16:15:00
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| I have just googled chipsi extra and it does look a bit big to be swallowed by a young snake, how big was the piece? |
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Kazerella
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
1196 Posts |
Posted - 05/01/2009 : 19:12:41
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All you can do now is keep a good eye on him. He should be alright, but there is a slight chance he might get a bit of constipation.
A warm bath may help |
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Mulv
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
530 Posts |
Posted - 05/01/2009 : 19:19:58
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I was just thinking that, now its down theres not much you can do surely?
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ricky5042
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
20 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2009 : 21:16:34
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Hi the bits were about 8mm x 5mm he seems to be happy enough but i will keep a close eye on him and il try and givbe him a warm bath in the next few days
Thanks for your input
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evekioul
Snake Mite
37 Posts |
Posted - 22/01/2009 : 16:55:41
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| hi there this is a bit of an old thread now but oh well. im using calci sand and used to feed in the cage. once the pup got a few bits of substrate on it so i brushed it off while mr snakey was still squeezing and he just squeezed harder and got a bit annoyed with it lol. after a minute or so he got off threw it around a little bit and started strangling it again lol. |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/01/2009 : 17:10:18
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| your using calci-sand as a substrate for a royal??? |
 
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/01/2009 : 17:15:19
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| eek, as above, Calci sand has a lot of issues, certainly don't feed on it. I'd suggest getting onto Aspen or even Newspaper asap. |
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/01/2009 : 18:38:36
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| It does have its health issues. Also isnt it quite abrasive? |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23/01/2009 : 19:40:14
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| calci-sand is for things like beardies and wholly unsuitable for snakes! |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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evekioul
Snake Mite
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Posted - 26/01/2009 : 17:17:48
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| sorry im not using calci sand im using sani chips! my bad :) glad to see everyones with it today tho. good show. |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 26/01/2009 : 21:00:41
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ahh, that's a relief!  |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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