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Luckyscot
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 06/05/2012 : 21:47:25
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Hi everyone
I know this must have been asked a million times but i am getting really worried now 
I have a Royal that is 11 months old and she has not fed for 5 weeks now. She is active moving about the viv and has shed fine last week.
The temp is the same and she was feeding fine before. I am mad to worry would love to get any advice. |
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Lotabob
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
5008 Posts |
Posted - 06/05/2012 : 21:53:31
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| If your setup is correct and you know its correct then its nothing to worry about. My Royal fasted for 4 months so a few weeks is nothing at all. If it makes you feel better tell us all about your setup with as much information as possible on heating, temperatures, size and hides available and we will see if its all good or if it needs some work. |
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Luckyscot
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
6 Posts |
Posted - 06/05/2012 : 21:55:22
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| Thanks yeah I have had the set up checked by an expert and they say its fine just my 1st Royal and was getting a bit worried thanks for the reply x |
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Lotabob
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
5008 Posts |
Posted - 06/05/2012 : 22:23:19
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| No worries, its always a nervous time waiting for that first feed, it took me 3 weeks to work out Duke likes feeding at night, just before I go to bed, in his vivarium and all I do is sneak in the rat and go to bed, by morning its gone. |
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JB2012
Hatchling
United Kingdom
77 Posts |
Posted - 06/05/2012 : 22:44:47
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Hey scot
I've just experienced a similar thing with one of mine (a yearling). He was feeding fine for 3 months, then suddenly stopped. I thought the setup was fine, but have since discovered that both the digital thermometer / hygrometer combo and std digital thermometer were both off. (I know, unbelievable that they'd play up at the same time) I've since added extra vines etc, and now check temps with an ir temp gun (checked with one calibrated at work)
He ate for the first time in 6 weeks last night, so hopefully things have settled.
This is purely my experience though, and may be a coincidence, but something to consider...
Maybe some photo's could help to double check things are ok?!
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hodgie
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1197 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2012 : 20:06:13
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Originally posted by Luckyscot
I have a Royal that is 11 months old and she has not fed for 5 weeks now.
She`ll be fine, i`ve got one who hasn`t eaten since the end of November. |
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reptiledanny
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
2106 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2012 : 20:19:39
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| Ye I'm the same,my male hasnt eaten since the start of december. I just monitor his weight and he hasn't really dropped much, so I know he's doing ok and should eventually start again fingers crossed |
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Luckyscot
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
6 Posts |
Posted - 08/05/2012 : 22:33:17
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| Thanks everyone for the advice nice to know I am not the only one with this problem x |
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hodgie
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1197 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2012 : 09:53:07
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Originally posted by Luckyscot
Thanks everyone for the advice nice to know I am not the only one with this problem x
Its not a problem for them, its a problem for us especially when you are a new keeper and our lack of experience makes us panick. With time you`ll understand how they live. |
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Luckyscot
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
6 Posts |
Posted - 05/06/2012 : 21:11:21
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Hi all
Just wanted to give you an update she has still not eaten but she is active and not lost much weight just a few kg's which i have been advised is fine. |
Edited by - Luckyscot on 05/06/2012 21:11:46 |
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blackskull
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1278 Posts |
Posted - 05/06/2012 : 21:20:53
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| i hope you mean grams not kilograms lol |
1.1 normal royal, sully, silver
0.1 pinstripe royal, penny
1.1 pastel royal, lars, clover
0.1 lesser royal, serenity
0.1 black pastel royal, betty
0.1 mojave royal, mavis
0.1 normal het clown
1.0 pastel het clown
1.0 nuclear, ned
1.0 super phantom
1.0 childrens python, myles
0.1 hog island boa
0.1 sonoran x boa, grace
0.0.1 mack snow leopard gecko, munchkin
4.1 cats, stan, dave, marble, binx, daisy
4.1 rabbits, mol, ted, bill, spud, alice
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Luckyscot
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
6 Posts |
Posted - 11/06/2012 : 21:02:57
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| Hi yeah i did lol DOH |
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Help - Feeding
