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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
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 Posted - 21/06/2009 : 20:22:36
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| If still nothing, leave it in overnight, then put it back away for 5 days before trying again, maybe with a Rat Pup. |
 
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/06/2009 : 20:24:38
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Originally posted by bpluv
youve all came across very helpful and friendly, just a littleimpataint with me at times.
i apprieciate it all though.
but still no feed, didnt even flick its tounge at it, after 30 secs of just sitting there as i dangled it on some cotton as it doesnt seem to like the tweezers, it just headed strait up for my hand, all the pushing back in and it didnt have none of it.
its been wraped round my wrist for the last 15mins and it dont want to go anywhere. it seems really happy just sat here.
it also seems to have some loose scales on its chin like its been trying to get out or rubbing on the air holes.
i even tried out the rub on my bed, with the mouse on a board the other end, i just got it nice and warm. put snakey towards it and i get no reaction.
the worrying part is on the 13th june it was 51.2grams. now its 47.7grams. so has lost some weight in a little over a week.
i know what you all mean about not being able to read people through text. so apoligies if iv seemed funny with anyone, im just trying to get things across.
thanks for all your time
if you want me to take him and try to get him going for you i will... if i do this, it might take a while and wont be a quick fix, but i cant get to him till late next week as i have other things going on...
or you can try the rats tail approach..let me know which way you want to go..
you still have another week yet..till i could help...
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bpluv
Yearling
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Posted - 21/06/2009 : 20:26:38
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problom is its not interested full stop, so im not sure another hour will help, as 7 days hasnt helped, and shes nowhere near the rub floor atall, not even tongue flicking or anything.
even out the rub it dont want to know.
but as youve suggested it i should try atleast.
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/06/2009 : 20:28:36
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| I had one a couple of days ago that's a bit of a pain, I had to heat up and try several times, on the 5th time she took it (I'm not kidding). |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/06/2009 : 20:33:47
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Originally posted by Blackecho
I had one a couple of days ago that's a bit of a pain, I had to heat up and try several times, on the 5th time she took it (I'm not kidding).
Peanut does that sometimes, he takes so long to just meander across to his dinner and i have had to warm it up a few times, but...i know he will take it..
I agree with what BE says about trying again...
have you split either the head or the belly..? head is probably less messy |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
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Posted - 21/06/2009 : 20:44:49
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Also, where are you again? Heathrow?
can you get live rat pups? cant remember what you said...i can try and locate some if you like?
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bpluv
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/06/2009 : 20:45:01
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| i havnt tried splitting it, but i will, should i cut the head or sqaush it or what? |
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bpluv
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/06/2009 : 20:49:56
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and how do i keep it in the rub or should it smell the mouse and go to it.
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/06/2009 : 20:50:02
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Originally posted by bpluv
i havnt tried splitting it, but i will, should i cut the head or sqaush it or what?
just put a small split in its head down towards the nose...
BE if he refuses the feed later, could it be worth just trying to tease the food into his mouth so maybe he gets a taste of it? especially if the split head juices hit his mouth.. |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/06/2009 : 20:53:42
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| I'd leave it this time personally, give it another 5 days, but it may work. |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
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Posted - 21/06/2009 : 20:57:32
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Originally posted by Blackecho
I'd leave it this time personally, give it another 5 days, but it may work.
is it not worth a try if he refuses...?
it does not have to be rough or anything just gently push the mouse into his mouth and see what he does..if there is blood on the mouses nose then he might geta taste...but then again he might not..
i would NEVER suggest anything more...it would stress the snake..
but i would suggest assist first feed then live then whatever comes next..lol.. |
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bpluv
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/06/2009 : 21:01:32
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i did try putting its nose on it, and wiggleing towards and away, but not even a flick of the tounge to taste it. should it just be a flesh wound or do i really have to cut through the skull aswell.
all i can get is the occasional mouse, normally brown aswell, but he doesnt have any till he breeds again.
im near heathrow but i work in surbiton/chessington area.
its all covered again so il try around 10 tonight.
is the weight loss a problom or normal?
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
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Posted - 21/06/2009 : 21:04:17
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Originally posted by bpluv
i did try putting its nose on it, and wiggleing towards and away, but not even a flick of the tounge to taste it. should it just be a flesh wound or do i really have to cut through the skull aswell.
all i can get is the occasional mouse, normally brown aswell, but he doesnt have any till he breeds again.
im near heathrow but i work in surbiton/chessington area.
its all covered again so il try around 10 tonight.
is the weight loss a problom or normal?
thanks again
was there any tongue flicking once he was on your wrist?
Let Piers answer the weight loss, he is better than i am... |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/06/2009 : 21:17:12
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A few grams isn't an issue, see if it changes in 5 days.
As Anne says, was there any tongue flicking at all?
Has he got a good tongue? |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/06/2009 : 21:23:37
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Originally posted by Blackecho
A few grams isn't an issue, see if it changes in 5 days.
As Anne says, was there any tongue flicking at all?
Has he got a good tongue?
I just choked on that one..rofl...
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bpluv
Yearling
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Posted - 21/06/2009 : 21:59:35
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haha, he did flick it abit wilst on my wrist, but only a little bit, just stuck the end out, not as it should[comparing to my friends again.
il try it again in a bit. |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/06/2009 : 22:01:12
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| I was just wondering as I have heard of snakes with deformed tongues not eating and having to be assist fed. |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/06/2009 : 22:01:16
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Originally posted by bpluv
haha, he did flick it abit wilst on my wrist, but only a little bit, just stuck the end out, not as it should[comparing to my friends again.
il try it again in a bit.
quit compairing to your friends, everyone is different.. |
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bpluv
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/06/2009 : 22:14:26
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i understand that they are all differant. but what else do i compare to.
so how do we know mine is going to like this little cramped box just cause yours does.
thanks for everyones help but i think il deal with this, if not il just let it go. |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/06/2009 : 22:20:02
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Originally posted by bpluv
i understand that they are all differant. but what else do i compare to.
so how do we know mine is going to like this little cramped box just cause yours does.
thanks for everyones help but i think il deal with this, if not il just let it go.
i could get upset at that comment, but i wont..and i am not sure why you said it..
its more about making your royal feel secure to get it eating...
you dont need to compare him to anything...
have a bit of confidence in yourself..
these things just take time and remember the old saying Rome was not built in a day
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