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JanieW
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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Posted - 14/05/2012 : 00:40:59
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I know this is posted in the wrong thread, but I really need my mind at ease...after losing Casper who never fed with me.
I have a concern regarding feeding..while Ra was in the blue phase he ate his crawler mouse with no problem, but he refused his last feed. Could that be because he uncomfortable and just wants to rub himself? |
Peoples Of Middle Earth: Bert (Staffy) , named after Tolkien's stone Troll Popeye, African Grey Gimli (Son Of Gloin), Baby Beardie Slinky, Baby Royal Python Fëanor..Baby Mexican Common Boa Casper 2011 Male Ghost Corn Snake **RIP** Hoard of Orcs (Dubia Roach Colony) Pearl & Ivory--African Giant Albino Land Snails Ra, Taiwanese Beauty Snake Henry, Western Hognose *Missing* Pippin, Coastal X Diamond Carpet Python Elanor, Pastel Royal Timmy, Western Hognose Flake, Calico male royal, Eowyn, Arabesque Boa |
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chrisc
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
3326 Posts |
Posted - 14/05/2012 : 06:12:44
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yes probly just uncomfortable as hes about to get rid of his loose skin |
1.0.0 burmese python,giblet. 1.0.0 BCI, william. 0.1.0 blue tongue skink, 0.1.0 green iguana, jasmin, 1.0.0 cape house snake, 0.1.0 checkered garter snake
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Lotabob
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
5008 Posts |
Posted - 14/05/2012 : 19:17:25
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Not one of my lot feed when shedding, I offered the first time, they didn't eat, now when they start to shed I just dont offer any food and save it for when there is no (less) chance they will refuse. If they are about to shed very soon they dont want to do it on a full belly so dont worry he is just been sensible. |
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JanieW
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
2279 Posts |
Posted - 14/05/2012 : 19:49:52
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Thanks Rob,
He's having a rough shed, skin coming off in patches..I upped the humidity to 70-80% and rubs on everything. I tried him on a mouse tonight, but he was more interested in having a lunge at me, which is unlike him.
Is that stress caused by shadding? |
Peoples Of Middle Earth: Bert (Staffy) , named after Tolkien's stone Troll Popeye, African Grey Gimli (Son Of Gloin), Baby Beardie Slinky, Baby Royal Python Fëanor..Baby Mexican Common Boa Casper 2011 Male Ghost Corn Snake **RIP** Hoard of Orcs (Dubia Roach Colony) Pearl & Ivory--African Giant Albino Land Snails Ra, Taiwanese Beauty Snake Henry, Western Hognose *Missing* Pippin, Coastal X Diamond Carpet Python Elanor, Pastel Royal Timmy, Western Hognose Flake, Calico male royal, Eowyn, Arabesque Boa |
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JanieW
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
2279 Posts |
Posted - 14/05/2012 : 20:39:43
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We gave him a bath in Kit's old baby bath..he took a little swim before climbing out after around 10 mins soak. And hey was back to his sweet self :) |
Peoples Of Middle Earth: Bert (Staffy) , named after Tolkien's stone Troll Popeye, African Grey Gimli (Son Of Gloin), Baby Beardie Slinky, Baby Royal Python Fëanor..Baby Mexican Common Boa Casper 2011 Male Ghost Corn Snake **RIP** Hoard of Orcs (Dubia Roach Colony) Pearl & Ivory--African Giant Albino Land Snails Ra, Taiwanese Beauty Snake Henry, Western Hognose *Missing* Pippin, Coastal X Diamond Carpet Python Elanor, Pastel Royal Timmy, Western Hognose Flake, Calico male royal, Eowyn, Arabesque Boa |
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Lotabob
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
5008 Posts |
Posted - 14/05/2012 : 20:40:34
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Oh yeah it is very irritating for them to have a bad shed, and a weird experience for them to have us 'help' them. Quickest way to help is to help them quick and stick them in a damp pillowcase, I've done this for Duke when he didn't shed he split it was awful but 20 minutes later it just fell off him. The Boa is the only one I haven't had to help and it does change them into grumpy when things go bad. Plus yours is a beaty snake, having a pop is hard wired into them, lol. |
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