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viperflea
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 17/12/2011 : 18:36:09
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Hi all
My royal was introduced into his new viv 6 days ago, up till then the breeder told me he has been eating consistently weekly and striking well, however ive introduced food to him twice now and he's showing no interest....am i doing anything wrong?
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Viperflea
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GMac
Grumpy scots admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 17/12/2011 : 18:46:43
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age of snake, size of viv and what temps have you got.
In all honesty 6 days is nothing to worry about royals can take time to settle and get used to their new housing. |
 
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viperflea
Hatchling
United Kingdom
51 Posts |
Posted - 17/12/2011 : 18:56:06
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| Monty is about 4-5 months old, he's in a 2' viv and generally seems happy with the surroundings. Temperatures are 31.8 & 28.7. |
Viperflea
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Oh How Original
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 17/12/2011 : 19:24:55
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6 days is nothing for a Royal, even a fairly young one.
Although I would suggest having the temps a degree colder both ends.
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viperflea
Hatchling
United Kingdom
51 Posts |
Posted - 17/12/2011 : 19:34:29
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| Ok, ill adjust temps...how long shall i give it to try him again...most recent attempt was last night? |
Viperflea
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GMac
Grumpy scots admin
United Kingdom
1152 Posts |
Posted - 17/12/2011 : 21:10:54
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dont see any problems with your temps at all would leave it where it is.
Would give it a weeks break and dont handle just let it be for this week. |
Royals, Corns, Boa, Kings, Hoggy, Ratsnakes
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Oh How Original
Yearling
United Kingdom
378 Posts |
Posted - 17/12/2011 : 21:47:38
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Yeah I wouldn't say the temps at that would be a reason for not eating, just never known anyone have them that high before...
And leave him for a week or so before offering food. |
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GMac
Grumpy scots admin
United Kingdom
1152 Posts |
Posted - 17/12/2011 : 22:21:21
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| mine are, mine set at 32 hot end ;) anything upto 33 is suitable for royals |
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Oh How Original
Yearling
United Kingdom
378 Posts |
Posted - 18/12/2011 : 00:36:39
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Ahh I was always told 31... Didn't realise they could go up to that high.
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chrisc
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18/12/2011 : 01:24:31
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| mine are between 31.5 an 33 depending on if the heatings on or not |
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viperflea
Hatchling
United Kingdom
51 Posts |
Posted - 18/12/2011 : 08:19:20
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| Thanks for the advice guys :-) |
Viperflea
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Robert
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18/12/2011 : 19:09:52
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| I had a female royal that was eating fine until I moved her from a rub to a viv and she went off food for 3 months and then suddenly started eating like there was no tomorrow - lol |
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viperflea
Hatchling
United Kingdom
51 Posts |
Posted - 22/12/2011 : 00:18:37
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| now been 3 weeks and i am getting worried cause hes showing no signs of interest in food....im sure im doing something wrong???? help lol |
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viperflea
Hatchling
United Kingdom
51 Posts |
Posted - 22/12/2011 : 00:20:15
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| should i leave the mouse in the viv and leave him to do his stuff????? |
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/12/2011 : 00:20:36
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You're not doing anything wrong, that behaviour is normal. What isn't normal is a royal python eating every week :P
Just keep track of his weight and don't worry until it begins to drop too much, even if he doesn't feed for a year :) |
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viperflea
Hatchling
United Kingdom
51 Posts |
Posted - 22/12/2011 : 00:22:52
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| bloody hell a year lol.....should i leave the mouse in the viv kelf? |
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/12/2011 : 01:01:31
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blackskull
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/12/2011 : 08:00:29
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| i wouldn't worry about it not eating for 3 weeks. as kelf says its normal for them to go off their food. im up to 15 weeks with my female pastel |
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viperflea
Hatchling
United Kingdom
51 Posts |
Posted - 22/12/2011 : 17:59:06
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| thanks again guys, its certsinly a peace of mind getting advice from u guys. I wasnt sure about leaving the mouse in the viv as ive had mixed advice....some say do...some say not.... |
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/12/2011 : 18:22:51
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| I've never heard a reason not to before o.o |
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Posted - 22/12/2011 : 18:26:24
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| My Ziska will NOT feed unless the rodent's left overnight these days ...just don't leave in the viv over the next day, and any sign of bloated belly (rodent that is, not snake) ditch the poor little critter fast as it's decomposing and gases are building up. |
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Should i be worried...... Not Feeding?
