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drc267
Snake Mite
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 Posted - 26/01/2013 : 09:51:41
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| Hi I'm new to keeping royals I have a cb11 het albino male and he hasn't taken food for about 3 weeks should I be worried he is in a 2x18x18 viv I have kept corns before no problem in them eating. The shop was feeding him large weener rats so I have kept offering the same. Obviously I don't want him to starve but I have read that they can be funny eaters he hasn't got any signs of a shed |
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chrisc
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
3326 Posts |
Posted - 26/01/2013 : 10:26:07
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he is probably just settling in to his new home, it can sometime's take them a few week's to settle so just keep offering each week.
are you leaving the rat in the viv overnight?
how are you heating the viv, what are the temps's ect?
an welcome to the froum |
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drc267
Snake Mite
10 Posts |
Posted - 26/01/2013 : 10:59:12
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| I am leaving in cool end over night,viv heated by a 100w ceramic cool end around 26 degrees hot end is around 82 - 84 I also have a moonlight bulb , I thought I would post and ask about this as a bit concerned |
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chrisc
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
3326 Posts |
Posted - 26/01/2013 : 11:13:51
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you hot end is a little on the cool side up the temp's to around 32c(90f)
ive not used a moonlight bulb so cant comment on that |
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drc267
Snake Mite
10 Posts |
Posted - 27/01/2013 : 18:13:58
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| Ok thanks I'll up the temps |
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drc267
Snake Mite
10 Posts |
Posted - 07/02/2013 : 23:36:46
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| Hi my royal still hasn't eaten yet its been about 4 - 5 weeks should I be concerned yet I have placed him in a new and improved viv temps are around 90 hot end 84-86 in the cool end |
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anatess
Sub Adult
USA
669 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2013 : 06:18:52
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At this stage, I would want to monitor his weight weekly. If he's not losing more than 10% of his weight when you got him, then he is fine. If he is losing more than that, I'd take him to the vet.
There are more than just temps that can get a royal off his feed. Security is one, humidity is another, breeding season another.
So, if you show us your viv, we can see if there's anything we can spot that might be improved. |
        
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drc267
Snake Mite
10 Posts |
Posted - 13/02/2013 : 13:29:41
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| Hi my trusted local reptile shop and breeder said he looked a little under weight but not to worry he is also slightly dehydrated so I put him in a bath for bout 10 mins , hot end 90ish cool 84 and humidity around 40% if I mist daily it rises to around 70+ I did see a slight tint in eyes n dull skin I hope he is just fasting n abut to shed . I have posted on snake health section too |
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drc267
Snake Mite
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Posted - 20/02/2013 : 10:57:18
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| Yes yes mac my 100% het albino finally ate first time since begining of jan he didn't strike feed but left it overnight and its gone |
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herriotfan
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20/02/2013 : 11:55:39
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Originally posted by drc267
Yes yes mac my 100% het albino finally ate first time since begining of jan he didn't strike feed but left it overnight and its gone
What a relief! 
These non-feeders are such a worry.
He was probably just taking his time to settle in. |
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