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 Posted - 17/11/2010 : 16:43:59
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Hi, sorry to hear that. I think it's a good sign, though, that he struck, even if he did run away afterwards. During Shahi's initial fast he struck once, then retreated, but I took it as a hopeful sign; now he strikes all the time (except at rats )
Hope Simon has success with him. All the very best!
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18/11/2010 : 12:49:11
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Diablo has gone to live with Simon for the week for his assist feeding, I watched Simon assist him today and it was super, slightest nudge on his nose from the mouse and Diablo had it in his coils, Simon then hung him from his tail on a hook which he didn't seem to have any problem hanging his bodyweight from only his tail, that was quite cool. Apparently it's better for him when assisting to hang with his meal as it stops him dropping it on the ground and helps his muscles work the meal down.
We estimate he'll be striking within the week after that performance, great stuff :D |
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nok1888
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Posted - 18/11/2010 : 14:11:01
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Sorry to hear about diablo. have you tried fresh gerbil bedding. just ask at your local pet shop for some, get it from the gerbils sleeping area. defrost rat pup then shake him in some of the bedding. worked a treat with one of mine.
Brilliant idea m8 I think I'll try this to see if I can get Orlina on rats |
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Royalbob
Royal Python Moderator
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Posted - 18/11/2010 : 20:47:45
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Thats great news kelfezod, hell be snatching them rat pups out the tongs in no time.
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Brilliant idea m8 I think I'll try this to see if I can get Orlina on rats
no worries worked for me to switch one of mine from gerbils and multi's to rats 
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Posted - 18/11/2010 : 22:53:50
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| Looks like he's got the idea! Bless him! Congrats! |
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Lettsy1
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Posted - 19/11/2010 : 12:58:20
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| Congrats!!! fingers crossed it will be fine. I had to assist my sis in laws hatchling, only did it twice and she got the idea and is wolfing them down now! |
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/11/2010 : 16:11:20
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Went to visit Diablo at the store today, he took another meal which was fantastic and this time we managed to get him to strike for it too :D
Will take him home on the weekend and get another feed in him |
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Posted - 22/11/2010 : 16:33:24
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That's really great! Congrats!! |
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Royalbob
Royal Python Moderator
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Posted - 22/11/2010 : 21:29:39
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reptiledanny
Old Royal - I Post too much!
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Posted - 23/11/2010 : 07:52:16
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| congrats, thats great news, fingers crossed it continues, will have to show bow this thread to encourage her |
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
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Posted - 27/11/2010 : 20:54:52
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| Diablo had a small mouse at the shop yesterday and we bought him home to stay with us again today, all is now right in the world :D |
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Posted - 27/11/2010 : 21:05:57
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Kelfezond
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Posted - 08/12/2010 : 00:49:48
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| Diablo had his first feed with me today :D I took some pictures but can't find the damn cable, will update later! |
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GMac
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Posted - 08/12/2010 : 01:05:33
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Posted - 08/12/2010 : 11:45:03
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jackie wilcox
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Posted - 11/12/2010 : 18:48:27
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| im sorry to hear about diablo iue got to born 3rd oct im beginnin to think they haue neua eaten iue got them to strike they constuct then leaue it they do bite it al oua but its like they r hungry an dont know wot to do im sorry im new to ths site an am prob doin ths wrong but please does anybody haue any ideas jacob is bigger but marley looks painfully thin al they wanna do is get out for cuddles |
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Posted - 11/12/2010 : 19:11:55
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Hi, Jackie, I answered your other thread.
The whole point of assist feeding is to get a snake feeding that won't strike or coil, whereas your boys are already doing this. If you give us a few more details on the other thread you posted, perhaps we can come up with some useful advice and help you get them feeding regularly - Royalbob posted up a good tip about waggling the prey to get them to continue constricting and eating more eagerly.
Oops, edit - I know it's hard, but handling - I mean cuddles apart from necessary brief handling - isn't a good idea until they're eating regularly. I don't know why this should be myself, but it does work, to leave them alone until they're eating well. They will be the better for it. (But I realise it is hard!)
Good luck and all the best - I'm sure you'll find some answers - you've come to the right place. |
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GMac
Grumpy scots admin
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Posted - 11/12/2010 : 19:37:43
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The whole point of assist feeding is to get a snake feeding that won't strike or coil,
The point of assist feeding is to get a snake eating that just wont do it for itself, royals dont necessarily have to strike and constrict to eat, my adult male wont strike or coil and only eat if left in his RUB. |
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Posted - 11/12/2010 : 19:46:05
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Originally posted by BurnedAtTheStake
The whole point of assist feeding is to get a snake feeding that won't strike or coil,
The point of assist feeding is to get a snake eating that just wont do it for itself, royals dont necessarily have to strike and constrict to eat, my adult male wont strike or coil and only eat if left in his RUB.
Oh right, yes, I SHOULD have said that the whole point of assist is to get a snake eating that won't TAKE the prey (by whatever method.) |
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Kelfezond
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Posted - 11/12/2010 : 21:13:04
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but marley looks painfully thin
If when you run your finger down the belly of the snake you can feel the ribs really pronounced then they might need assist feeding (Or so I'm told by my local reptile shop) |
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