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gary
Yearling
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 Posted - 23/12/2010 : 21:12:27
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I CARNT BELEIVE THAT MY LUCY HASNT FEED YET IT HAS BEEN 7 WEEKS NOW WHAT CAN THE PROBLUM BE  |
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Posted - 23/12/2010 : 21:38:06
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Hi, sorry to hear that. How old is Lucy? If she's an adult, the non-feeding's quite usual at this time of year as it's breeding season - they've got their minds on other things! |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23/12/2010 : 22:05:13
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Any photos and detail of your setup?
Has she lost any weight? |
 
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gary
Yearling
United Kingdom
120 Posts |
Posted - 27/12/2010 : 12:49:25
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HI EVERY ONE NO MY LUCY IS ABOUT 6MTHS OLD. WHEN I GOT HER SHE WAS EATING MINCE THEN I GOT HER ON RATS SHE WAS FINE THEN SHE SHED THAT WENT FINE AFTER THAT SHE JUST WOULDNT EAT I WILL PUT SOME PICS OF MY VIV THEN SOMEONE CAN TELL ME IF ITS RIGHT OR WRONG  |
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gary
Yearling
United Kingdom
120 Posts |
Posted - 27/12/2010 : 14:29:24
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i have put them pics on so i hope this will help pls help im getting worred now 
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reptiledanny
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
2106 Posts |
Posted - 27/12/2010 : 16:38:18
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| seen the pics, it could be your temps, as on the pics the therm reads 29, royals need hot end temps of 31-33 |
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gary
Yearling
United Kingdom
120 Posts |
Posted - 27/12/2010 : 19:43:58
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| hi thanx 4 the reply my temp is always 31 32c it was 29 because i had the door open 4 a bit.i have just tryed again to feed her but she justs turns a way from it i think ill take her to the vets and see what there say if not i dont know what ill do because i have never forced feed a snake before.anyway thanks to all for replying |
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Posted - 27/12/2010 : 19:51:48
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Hi, I know it's been a good few feeds now, but, as BE says, has she lost any weight? They can often fast for a good while at this time of year (my Shahi, who's only a month or two older than Lucy, is very on and off at the moment - though nothing like Lucy, I will admit.) As I understand it, as long as they aren't losing too much weight, a fast isn't too much to worry about (although I understand about the worrying - would worry myself, would always rather see them eating. )
Edit ps, in the pics she looks nice and chunky! |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 27/12/2010 : 20:06:14
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Any hides in there or just the shelf?
Water bowl?
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gary
Yearling
United Kingdom
120 Posts |
Posted - 27/12/2010 : 20:07:04
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| OR CHEERS FOR THAT YEA SHE LOOKS OK BUT U JUST WORRY DONT U WHAT IS THIS FASTING THEN ALSO IVE WEIGHT HER SHE IS 600G NOW SO ILL DO IT AGAIN SAME TIME NEXT WEEK TO SEE IF SHE HAS LOST WEIGHT. HOW LONG WOULD THIS GO ON FOR ? |
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gary
Yearling
United Kingdom
120 Posts |
Posted - 27/12/2010 : 20:43:25
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| ARE WOULD U SAY ITS OLDER THEN IVE BEEN RINGING THE MAN UP SO I CAN ASK HIM HOW OLD SHE IS BUT NO ANSWER SO IM GUESSING |
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Posted - 27/12/2010 : 20:49:11
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Wow, indeed, that is massive - I posted with Shahi's weight at 7 mths - 400g and apparently that was a record! (Admittedly on ordinary scales - am getting digitals soon, having 3 royals now, it's essential, and can't wait to check on Shahi.)
But Lucy sounds (and looks) a fine strapping lass - doubt if she'll starve to death overnight, bless her!
Sorry, edit - the older ones can fast for quite some time (see non-feeding club thread) - I think it varies from snake to snake. Shahi can miss two meals and be hungry for a third at present; my new girl Surahi who is an 06 came at the end of Nov, ate a small meal a week later, and has fasted till today, when she fed, bless her. (I'm lucky to be able to tie all this in with gannet corns.) But it's hard to say how long it lasts - you just have to keep offering every week. Good luck! |
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gary
Yearling
United Kingdom
120 Posts |
Posted - 27/12/2010 : 20:57:39
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| cheers its made me feel better when there say she looks fine.she must be about 15mths old then ? |
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Posted - 27/12/2010 : 22:07:07
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Is Lucy captive-bred or captive farmed? The cf, like Shahi, are hatched April/May, cb babies arrive ...is it Feb/March? I'm not sure on this point! And then later on in Sept? That could be a guide to Lucy's age.
She looks a bonny lass, whatever her age! |
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