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bpluv
Yearling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 20/06/2009 : 21:47:29
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ok, thanks, il close the curtains 1hr before and leave tv and everything off, and il defrost and warm up, just to make sure it is defrosted really.
it did try and take a defrost fuzzie before, but was backwards so i took it off it as i was told that it shouldnt eat it backwards. i since found out from the vet that thats for their own safty when eating live. so it did try, hopefully it will take another one.
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20/06/2009 : 22:07:54
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Originally posted by bpluv
ok, thanks, il close the curtains 1hr before and leave tv and everything off, and il defrost and warm up, just to make sure it is defrosted really.
it did try and take a defrost fuzzie before, but was backwards so i took it off it as i was told that it shouldnt eat it backwards. i since found out from the vet that thats for their own safty when eating live. so it did try, hopefully it will take another one.
thanks again
Kaz always eats head first when she is eating live, so dont know about that..
just dont dangle it in his face... |
"No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from
now and make a brand new ending."
-- Source Unknown
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bpluv
Yearling
United Kingdom
159 Posts |
Posted - 20/06/2009 : 22:19:12
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ok, how should i do it if the snake just want to get out, obviously i cant hold it in a try to feed it, what should i do in that situation. and the rub is quite small i think.
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20/06/2009 : 23:04:54
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Chances are it will smell the food coming and forget about escape - hopefully.
How are you planning on warming it up? - If with a hair-drier, do it in the direction of the viv so that the smell gets to it. |
 
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bpluv
Yearling
United Kingdom
159 Posts |
Posted - 21/06/2009 : 09:46:02
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i normally do it with a hair dryer, right in front of the viv, but the rub is on top so il do it in that direction and hopefully like you say, itll smell it coming.
i got my fingers crossed.
how long does a fuzzie generally take to fully defrost. would leaving it out for an hour be enough do you think.
and should i go out and get a defrost ret pup or just use the fuzzie? i also have pinkies but i think they are abit small.
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/06/2009 : 09:47:58
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| I'd get it out at lunch time, give it plenty of time, |
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bpluv
Yearling
United Kingdom
159 Posts |
Posted - 21/06/2009 : 09:55:14
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haha, are you always on here be,lol, that was a nice quick reply.
thinking about it, should i put it on the heatmat right next to the rub so it gets really warm and all the smell will go up under the towel covering the rub. or just leave it on the side?
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/06/2009 : 10:06:43
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| Just leave it on the side, 8 hours on a heat mat might start cooking it! |
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bpluv
Yearling
United Kingdom
159 Posts |
Posted - 21/06/2009 : 10:13:24
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lol, fair enough. i was thinking just an hour on the heat mat rather than 8.
il get it out at 12, start warming around 7-7;30.
thanks for the help, il update later when its fed, or not.
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bpluv
Yearling
United Kingdom
159 Posts |
Posted - 21/06/2009 : 14:22:03
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| just for reference, my fuzzie defrosted in just over an hour, is just waiting to be munched now ;-] |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 21/06/2009 : 14:31:07
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| I know you're trying to get it feeding so starting off small (which is ok), buy a Fuzzy isn't a big enough meal for a Royal really as a rule. |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/06/2009 : 14:39:41
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I agree with BE... Try Medium mice or large rat pups when you next need to buy some.
Fingers crossed for you on the feed... |
 
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bpluv
Yearling
United Kingdom
159 Posts |
Posted - 21/06/2009 : 14:40:37
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bpluv
Yearling
United Kingdom
159 Posts |
Posted - 21/06/2009 : 14:42:40
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my snake isnt really to much bigger in girth than the fuzzie, im sure once it starts eating it will be.
my friends female royal ate a really large mouse the other day, i was really shocked it got it down real quick aswell |
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bpluv
Yearling
United Kingdom
159 Posts |
Posted - 21/06/2009 : 14:43:28
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| should i get another fuzzie out incase it wants another after? |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/06/2009 : 14:44:30
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Originally posted by bpluv
fuzzie not enogth for a hatchling? what should it be having then?
dont worry about it now just concentrate on this feed, and try not to fret about it |
"No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from
now and make a brand new ending."
-- Source Unknown
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 21/06/2009 : 14:47:46
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quote:
Originally posted by bpluv
should i get another fuzzie out incase it wants another after?
just wait, you need to get one in it first...lol
stop panicking or you will fail before you have even started |
"No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from
now and make a brand new ending."
-- Source Unknown
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bpluv
Yearling
United Kingdom
159 Posts |
Posted - 21/06/2009 : 14:49:30
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not freating, just want my royal to be happy. altough i cant wait for years of living with a happy royal, its not nice to have a little covered box, all i can do is say, thats my royal in there, but you cant see it,lol,
the reaction i get is as if im strange keeping an animal that i cant even look at.
but im not freating, if it feeds it feeds. if it dont, it dont!!
so should i get another one out just in case then?
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/06/2009 : 14:49:33
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As WS says...lets just get it feeding first on one...
I get called wierd all the time... i think its them thats wierd for not having a open mind about keeping different animals/reps...
Its only like having hamsters,mice,gerbils etc that sleep all day...
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bpluv
Yearling
United Kingdom
159 Posts |
Posted - 21/06/2009 : 14:52:34
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im sure my questions go through everyones heads, im just asking so i can get some opinions.
i could always unregister, put it back in its viv and let it get on with it.
but i dont want to, so im not freating, just asking questions to confirm my thoughts on things i should do.
but you cant tell how i am with text. im not treating. just asking... |
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