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longjon75
Yearling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 09/07/2009 : 18:33:32
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hi all tonights the night that im going to try n feed Rudy his rat pup tried last week but he turned it down just going to have my tea then will give it a go FINGERS CROSSED!!!!!!!
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09/07/2009 : 18:57:52
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| Good luck, let us know how it goes. Might still be a bit light out, so you may want to close the curtains for a bit before you offer. |
 
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2009 : 19:36:35
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good luck...
i learnt a new trick to try with non feeders today, so if you dont get him feeding let me know and i will post it here...
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2847 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2009 : 19:42:49
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| good luck mate... |
 
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longjon75
Yearling
United Kingdom
124 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2009 : 19:53:14
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| just been trying the rat pup no joy i put it in freezer bag in hot water for 10 mins and hairdrier for 2 HELP PLS!!!! |
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lee2308
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2009 : 19:56:08
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did you get any response at all? was there any tongue flicking or anything?
sorry cant remember, has he fed on rat pups before?
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"No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from
now and make a brand new ending."
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longjon75
Yearling
United Kingdom
124 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2009 : 19:57:37
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| A bit of tounge flicking but kept turning away and didnt seem interested at all feeding with tweasers |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2009 : 19:59:18
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Originally posted by longjon75
A bit of tounge flicking but kept turning away and didnt seem interested at all feeding with tweasers
has he fed at all with you? |
"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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longjon75
Yearling
United Kingdom
124 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2009 : 20:02:28
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| hasnt fed with me before ive had him 8 days he was due a feed on sun but refused it the reptile shop was feeding him on mouse pinkies they said he was strike feeding??????? |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09/07/2009 : 20:05:52
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| 8 days isn't much, a lot of people would advise leaving alone for 2 weeks before trying anything, so don't worry yet. Leave the pup in overnight and if its still there tomorrow weigh him. Then leave him alone completely for 5 days. |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2009 : 20:10:45
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so he is four weeks old?
the first thing that me and probably others will say is to now leave him alone totally only one water change during the five days till his next feed.,
i personally would add more cover in your viv, so it looks really crowded..
also if you have an empty toilet roll tube. place the warmed up rat pup just inside it, cover his viv up and leave him till the morning, dont go into him or do anything else until the morning..no peeking no matter how much you are tempted.
If he does not take it dont worry...just remove the rat pup and quickly pop him on some scales and get his weight, then cover his viv with a towel or something.. and leave him alone, this should be done also if he does feed. I mean covering him up, not weighing him.
You should not be looking to handle him till he has taken 3-5 successive feeds with you.
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"No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from
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-- Source Unknown
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2009 : 20:11:29
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Originally posted by Blackecho
8 days isn't much, a lot of people would advise leaving alone for 2 weeks before trying anything, so don't worry yet. Leave the pup in overnight and if its still there tomorrow weigh him. Then leave him alone completely for 5 days.
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"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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longjon75
Yearling
United Kingdom
124 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2009 : 20:19:20
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thanks for the advice im doin that now
should of called this topic "TONIGHTS NOT THE NIGHT" LOL |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2009 : 20:27:10
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Originally posted by longjon75
thanks for the advice im doin that now
should of called this topic "TONIGHTS NOT THE NIGHT" LOL
you will be fine....
where did you get him from? was it a good rep shop?
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"No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from
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-- Source Unknown
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longjon75
Yearling
United Kingdom
124 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2009 : 20:32:15
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| its a new rep shop in halifax the guy seems to know his stuff and hes got two royals should be ok maybe im just being impatient?? |
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richard v
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
563 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2009 : 20:58:49
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This was my before and after hope you can tell the difference and just in case the temp is noted this is the cool end and the door had been open for a while.
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punumbear
Yearling
United Kingdom
263 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2009 : 21:01:50
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| had same issue with my lil one tonight.. she fed fine last week.. but tonight did not want to know.. she has been using her moss box alot last 4-5 days n can see a blue sheen on her head so im guessing shes getting ready to shed... still cool being handled just not wanting grub.. will try again next thurs. |
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longjon75
Yearling
United Kingdom
124 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2009 : 21:03:32
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| thanks richard my temp seems ok going by yours im going to buy more plants and vines tomorrow |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2009 : 21:29:07
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Richard V have you got a digital thermometer as well?
they are way more acurate than the stick on ones..
you can get them cheap enough on ebay...
also you need to get that tape out of the viv...and use something else to hold those wires in place,
tape is dangerous for snakes..make sure there is no sticky residue left behind as well
viv looks great now by the way |
"No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from
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-- Source Unknown
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2009 : 21:30:02
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Originally posted by longjon75
thanks richard my temp seems ok going by yours im going to buy more plants and vines tomorrow
you could add a bit of cork bark (sterilised) or something as well...and even another teeny hide... |
"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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