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robrs
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 31/07/2009 : 17:29:35
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hi guys, new here, hatched my first babies (3) about a month ago, 1was dead in shell other 2 seem fine but 1 hasnt shed yet??????? also will they heck as like feed, tried all techniques to my knowledge e.g scenting, braining to no avail so any info much appreciated.
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2009 : 17:51:56
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Originally posted by robrs
hi guys, new here, hatched my first babies (3) about a month ago, 1was dead in shell other 2 seem fine but 1 hasnt shed yet??????? also will they heck as like feed, tried all techniques to my knowledge e.g scenting, braining to no avail so any info much appreciated.
thanx. rob
hi Rob
Have you tried live rat pups for the first couple of feeds and then fresh kill then f/t
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karl
Fully Grown Royal
1069 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2009 : 17:58:50
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| assist them with a few and see if they learn what food is. IF one of my hatchlings doesn't take next week I will do a video showing how I assist feed mine (or Wolfspirit will tell me off if I forget) |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 31/07/2009 : 18:37:11
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| Them not eating isn't unusual, could try as Anne and Karl have suggested. The fact that one hasn't shed is very strange though? |
 
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2009 : 18:59:22
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Originally posted by Blackecho
Them not eating isn't unusual, could try as Anne and Karl have suggested. The fact that one hasn't shed is very strange though?
thats what i alwaws thought BE,
but i have learnt on my travels that some baby royals dont shed till they have had there first feed.
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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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kashie
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
567 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2009 : 19:02:06
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| Karl - I would be interested in seeing assist feeding video - please!! |
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robrs
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
9 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2009 : 22:01:15
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thanx for the replys guys
tried assist feeding but not really sure how to do it properly and gave up after not long, not sure about how long or hard to be pushing the food and i would try live but dont know where to get baby mice/rats from.
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2009 : 23:05:31
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Originally posted by robrs
thanx for the replys guys
tried assist feeding but not really sure how to do it properly and gave up after not long, not sure about how long or hard to be pushing the food and i would try live but dont know where to get baby mice/rats from.
thanx. rob
Hi Rob, i spoke to someone a little while ago about your babies,
and what i got back was this..
Try them on live for three to four feeds, preferably multis if they can be obtained, once you have the gut recognizing (food which normally takes this many feeds, sometimes less sometimes more)..you can then start to switch to fresh killed and then defrost...i am told it is much easier switching when they are very young than when they are older.
where in the UK are you based? |
"No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from
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karl
Fully Grown Royal
1069 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2009 : 10:23:02
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The best thing I was ever showed in a rep shop was how to assist. I genuinely thank that shop, made my life so much easier with some of the more challenging non feeders I have taken in.
Thing is, when I finally try to do a video I hope it shows the degree of patience and the gentle pressure/force you use. This really is something I think people should be shown in rep shops when they buy royals. |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2009 : 10:39:53
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| Where in the country are you Rob? |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2009 : 15:38:16
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Originally posted by karl
The best thing I was ever showed in a rep shop was how to assist. I genuinely thank that shop, made my life so much easier with some of the more challenging non feeders I have taken in.
Thing is, when I finally try to do a video I hope it shows the degree of patience and the gentle pressure/force you use. This really is something I think people should be shown in rep shops when they buy royals.
i totally agree Karl, but not all rep shops are as good as the one you spoke about, so your video is going to be priceless,
i need to learn to do this to. |
"No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from
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robrs
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
9 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2009 : 21:42:43
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| im in sheffield mate |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2009 : 22:07:28
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| Dazb lives in Sheffield, he may be able to help or I am not too far away and have had to assist a couple of animals if not. |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2009 : 22:10:40
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| Or pop along to Snakes N Adders and speak to Chaz or Paul there, sure they'd help out. |
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robrs
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
9 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2009 : 18:05:12
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| been to snakes n adders mate, bought a gtp in march from them, and they just gave me advice i already have, gonna try assist tonight so fingers crossed xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
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karl
Fully Grown Royal
1069 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2009 : 22:06:18
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robrs
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
9 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2009 : 22:25:37
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cant believe it, theyve fed! the 1 that hasnt shed was a proper bugger and had to really push it down a bit but eventually ate on its own and the other started eating near enough as soon as item touched the back of its throat.
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karl
Fully Grown Royal
1069 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2009 : 16:57:35
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| congrats, bet you feel relieved |
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robrs
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
9 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2009 : 21:20:35
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bit of an acheivement for me and yes im releived, and another experience.  |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2009 : 08:46:51
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| well done and everything crossed they will continue for you.. |
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