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RoYaLsRuLe
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 23/09/2009 : 20:10:18
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| i have got taz eating but only when i assist him it's been 4 feeds now a month of assists he wont feed on his own he acts as if hes scared of his rat pup everytime he gets near it and gets close he jumps away any info about helping him learn to strike feed would be a lot of help thx in advance |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 23/09/2009 : 20:18:45
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Originally posted by RoYaLsRuLe
i have got taz eating but only when i assist him it's been 4 feeds now a month of assists he wont feed on his own he acts as if hes scared of his rat pup everytime he gets near it and gets close he jumps away any info about helping him learn to strike feed would be a lot of help thx in advance
Hope Karl sees this, he can tell you all about Boo and she is a pain to, but your royal will get there, it might just take time...and patience |
"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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RoYaLsRuLe
Hatchling
United Kingdom
57 Posts |
Posted - 23/09/2009 : 20:40:22
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i hope so hehe |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23/09/2009 : 20:45:05
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When I was assist feeding Rocky, one time I just went to assist him and he struck - scared the life out of me, wasn't expecting it, but he hasn't looked back!
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kashie
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
567 Posts |
Posted - 23/09/2009 : 22:09:13
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Yep, look at the problems Ihad with Ziggy.....
http://www.theroyalpython.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2104
I don't know whether it's because He was used to a rub, and needed time to settle properly, but he has had to strike feeds now and shed perfectly.
I think we all worry far too much about our babies!!! :) I know I did - well, still do. |
01.01.00 Whippets - Dylan and Tigger
01.01.00 AfricanGreys - Jasper and Ruby
00.00.15 KoiCarp
01.01.00 RoyalPython -Ebanks Blake and Gladysss
01.00.00 MojaveRoyal - Kelso
01.00.00 AlbinoRoyal - Ziggy
00.01.00 PastelRoyal - Phyllisss
00.01.00 SpiderRoyal - Wincey |
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RoYaLsRuLe
Hatchling
United Kingdom
57 Posts |
Posted - 24/09/2009 : 18:45:55
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| i worrie alot with taz assiasting him is so horible to do but he looks so much better for it and is getting bigger so i hope in time he starts to feed by him self |
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kashie
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
567 Posts |
Posted - 24/09/2009 : 20:32:41
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I know Ziggy was so stressed when we first tried to assist.
When we finally did it, it wasn't too bad and after a few times he even started to open his mouth, like as if he knew what we were doing for him.... it got less and less stressful.
I always offered the food for a strike first and if he didn't feed then it was the assist option.
He has struck twice for us now, so I hope assist feeding is a thing of the past.
Good luck to you with your next feeding session - let us know how it goes. :) |
01.01.00 Whippets - Dylan and Tigger
01.01.00 AfricanGreys - Jasper and Ruby
00.00.15 KoiCarp
01.01.00 RoyalPython -Ebanks Blake and Gladysss
01.00.00 MojaveRoyal - Kelso
01.00.00 AlbinoRoyal - Ziggy
00.01.00 PastelRoyal - Phyllisss
00.01.00 SpiderRoyal - Wincey |
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RoYaLsRuLe
Hatchling
United Kingdom
57 Posts |
Posted - 24/09/2009 : 21:05:02
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| thanx will let you know how next feed goes |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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Posted - 24/09/2009 : 21:38:20
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| forgot there is a you tube vid on here of Karl doing an assist on Boo i think, its in the video section |
"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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spor
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/09/2009 : 00:55:04
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| good luck with next feed. i know its frustrating but as all said above it will pay of in the end. what size is he now and what size are the rat pups? have you tried him with mice at all? if not maybe worth a try and then when he is eating/striking you could try to switch back over to rats. |
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RoYaLsRuLe
Hatchling
United Kingdom
57 Posts |
Posted - 25/09/2009 : 15:55:26
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| same story with mice got 3 sizes of rat pups from small to reg started with smalles first and so on taz is about 1 foot he's still a wee baby but is looking better for it |
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RoYaLsRuLe
Hatchling
United Kingdom
57 Posts |
Posted - 26/09/2009 : 19:46:56
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| todays feed day will keep you all posted |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26/09/2009 : 22:30:52
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i can empathize with your concerns...... my middle Dumerils boa (long story........non-feeder......) i had to live feed for a few months, i kept offering defrost between live feeds which he regularly refused. then one day something just clicked and now he very enthusiastically nails 2 or 3 rat weaners every week 
basically what i'm trying to say is that although you're using more desperate measures now keep trying and he should come right |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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RoYaLsRuLe
Hatchling
United Kingdom
57 Posts |
Posted - 27/09/2009 : 09:31:27
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| well feed day was last night offerd rap pup he showed intrest but did not take rat so held him pressed it to his mouth and bang no more rat hope he learns soon i feel bag feeding him like this but i know it will come in time |
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Edited by - RoYaLsRuLe on 28/09/2009 12:23:12 |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 28/09/2009 : 12:40:59
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quote:
Originally posted by RoYaLsRuLe
well feed day was last night offerd rap pup he showed intrest but did not take rat so held him pressed it to his mouth and bang no more rat hope he learns soon i feel bag feeding him like this but i know it will come in time
the main thing is your getting food down him...
i think it will come to, just be patient..and well done;-) |
"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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RoYaLsRuLe
Hatchling
United Kingdom
57 Posts |
Posted - 04/10/2009 : 18:35:23
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| good news all taz has strike feed for first time on large rat pup im so chuffed |
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kashie
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
567 Posts |
Posted - 04/10/2009 : 21:22:18
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Well done really pleased for you - it's a brilliant feeling when they strike for the first time especailly after all the stress of assisting.
Bad new on my side though, Ziggy has refused two feeds, since his 2nd strike feed and wont even assist for us. :( |
01.01.00 Whippets - Dylan and Tigger
01.01.00 AfricanGreys - Jasper and Ruby
00.00.15 KoiCarp
01.01.00 RoyalPython -Ebanks Blake and Gladysss
01.00.00 MojaveRoyal - Kelso
01.00.00 AlbinoRoyal - Ziggy
00.01.00 PastelRoyal - Phyllisss
00.01.00 SpiderRoyal - Wincey |
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