I have just picked up 2 new royals tonight and called them bob and marley.Marley seeems fine alert and curious while Bob seems to be quite lethargic and has hardly moved since i got him home.Would also say he is looking a little dehydrated but i am quite new to keeping snakes so not really sure.The breeder i bought them off had said they were both 6 months old but my other 5 month royal Boo is nearly 2ft and weighs 198g while Marley is 89g and poor old Bob is only 71g.He also seems to be in the process of shedding.I am a little concerned about him but apart from what i have mentioned he is otherwise healthy looking no wheezing or discharge or any thing like that any advice would be a great help THANKS.
i will try and put some pics up tomotrrow. They are both snmaller than Boo when i got her she was 114g and 3 months old.They are due a feed so will attempted feeding tomorrow.He said they are feeding on small mice and strike fed the last 3 or 4 times.Worried that Bob is dehydrated at the mo so advice bout that would help to get me started on the right track Thanks.
If he's in shed then its not surprising that he's lethargic. Make sure they have fresh water and leave alone for a week except to change water every other day.
They are housed separately all in RUBs at the moment.Bob seems to be a little more curious this morning and i did notice that he had a drink last night.I know you said to leave for a week but the breeder said they were due for a feed so attempted to feed this morning Marley struck and fed with no problems but Bob showed no interest at all with a medium mouse.
I meant to say small mouse i have added pic but its not a very good one at the moment will try to get a better one on later i managed to measure him tho and he is approx 43cm long.
If he is pre shed he may not show any interest in food and will tend to sleep for a week or so before. As BE says, I would leave for a week to allow him to settle - shed - then try again with a feed.
no chance of that.dont think i would let it go back now any way its obviously had a bad start in life just hope its gonna be ok i will do everthing i can now for it.
new royal not looking good
Posted - 10/11/2009 : 23:16:55
