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gary
Yearling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 26/01/2011 : 13:04:39
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hi everyone  my lucy has still not eaten yet it has been now 3mounths when she had her last feed ive been trying every 10 days she just dosent want it but she still has a drink so thats good news i just want her to feed  she has lost no weight so thats good WHEN WILL SHE FEED PLZ SOMEONE TELL ME  |
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reptiledanny
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
2106 Posts |
Posted - 26/01/2011 : 17:40:08
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if shes not losing any weight, then theres nothing really to worry about
saying that though, we all worry when our royal misses a week, let alone 3 months.
at the moment alot of royals went off there food becasue of the winter season with it being breeding season, but theres no real way to tell when a royal will start eating again
from what you say she sounds perfectly healthy still drinking
if i was to geues i would say maybe another month before royals get back to there usual eating habbits, or when the weather starts to heat up slightly.
i hope she starts eating for you soon, but it seems to be doing her no harm |
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
4803 Posts |
Posted - 26/01/2011 : 18:00:21
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| Which methods have you tried? As danny said as long as she isnt losing weight she'll be fine but its good to get her back on food. |
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Royalbob
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
1115 Posts |
Posted - 26/01/2011 : 21:35:02
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| Yeh agree with Danny and Kelf. You've prob done already but if any of mine stop for a while I just give em a good check over and make sure nothings wrong. Double check temps n stuff. That way you know it's just a hunger strike. Was has worked a lot of the time for me is downsize the prey and rub the warmed up mouse/rat in some fresh mouse/rat bedding from a local pet shop. Hope she starts soon for ya but as already said if not poising weight and still drinking that's fine. |
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anatess
Sub Adult
USA
669 Posts |
Posted - 26/01/2011 : 23:23:11
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| How much does the snake weigh? If he's a male and anywhere around the 500g mark, or female around the 1200g mark, it might be the breeding season that is keeping him/her from having an appetite. |
        
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gary
Yearling
United Kingdom
120 Posts |
Posted - 27/01/2011 : 17:16:34
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| yes thanks 4 the reply her weight is still 600g i weigh her every 2 weeks she has stayed the same like i say she looks good in her self shes drinking so ill give it other fortnight try her and hope for the best i just want her feeding ive tryed a mouse ie small one no good ive also put the mouse in the viv 4 a hour no good she just turns away from it its so worrying ill just keep my fingers crossed lol |
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CoN
Yearling
United Kingdom
400 Posts |
Posted - 27/01/2011 : 19:28:10
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| Ye dont worry, Ive got a male 660g and he is off his food from early Dec. But he is still looking healthy, I only try feeding him every fortnight and keep track on his weight. Its a male thing lol. |
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gary
Yearling
United Kingdom
120 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2011 : 22:19:00
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| cheers con |
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Robert
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
957 Posts |
Posted - 30/01/2011 : 18:19:22
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| That's a Royal for you they do that and so long as they are ok and not losing weight try not to worry I have a female that hasn't fed since 15th August 1010 and is very healthy and lost little weight they will eat again when they are ready and that causes no stress to them just to us their keepers :) |
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gary
Yearling
United Kingdom
120 Posts |
Posted - 31/01/2011 : 08:07:06
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WOW ROBERT THAT IS SOME TIME  THANKS FOR THE REPLY AND TO EVERY ONE ELSE THIS FORUM IS GOOD AND WITH GOOD PEOPLE THANKS AGAIN |
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Robert
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
957 Posts |
Posted - 02/02/2011 : 11:05:34
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| Laughing .... I mean't since 2010 sorry about the typo and what a record that would have been if it were 1010 LOL |
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CoN
Yearling
United Kingdom
400 Posts |
Posted - 02/02/2011 : 11:15:08
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| Sorry for hi-jacking sort of, but it might be relevant. For a non feeding Royal, how much weight loss is still considered safe. I.A.W. when should you start to worry? |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 02/02/2011 : 12:48:04
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| I'm not sure there is much in the way of guidelines out there. I'd say that a snake over 1kg could easily safely lose 200g over a few months. |
 
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Robert
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
957 Posts |
Posted - 16/02/2011 : 14:50:04
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| My CB09 non-feeder has lost just over 120g in the past 6 months she is down to 752g still fit and active and beginning to take an interest in food again as she at least investigates before declining so hopefully she'll break her fast soon. |
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