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theonas
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 17/05/2009 : 19:12:51
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| hi there, i have a 1 1/2 year old royal,but for the last 4 months he hasn't been eating.we have never had a problem before (haven't changed anything!!) the temps are fine and he has plenty of hides.he is however drinking.we have have tried braining the food,tried him on rat weeners and even tried going back to pinkies, but nothing seems to be working.Also he hasn't had a poo since last eating.Any ideas???? thanks for your time.... |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 17/05/2009 : 19:16:34
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Is he losing weight?
Its very common for Royals, particularly males not to feed during the breeding season (which is just coming to an end). |
 
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theonas
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
3 Posts |
Posted - 17/05/2009 : 19:39:40
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| just weighed him,he weighs 1 kg.he is alert and active,his last feed was a large weener at the begning of january.he doesn't look thin.thanks |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 17/05/2009 : 19:49:46
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Weigh him again in a fortnight if he hasn't eaten, but at that weight he could go several months without any troubles.
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 17/05/2009 : 19:54:14
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| could try using some Reptoboost in his water, it's a probiotic and it's supposed to stimulate their appetite |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 17/05/2009 : 21:01:21
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As is Critical Care, good thinking Ali.
PS. Read your e-mail! |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 17/05/2009 : 22:40:39
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quote:
Originally posted by Blackecho
PS. Read your e-mail!
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Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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theonas
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18/05/2009 : 09:55:05
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| Thanks for your replies,i will chart his weight and see how we get on with that.I know they can be reluctant feeders sometimes but its always good to get a bit more advice. |
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drinking but not eating
