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Lincsfox
Yearling
121 Posts |
 Posted - 30/05/2012 : 17:52:09
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After last night's "eating the flip flop" incident I'm going to try Monty tonight, He normally becomes active around 10pm, am I better waiting for him to come out of his hide, or should I give it to him early evening?
Does it really matter?
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1.0.0 Pastel Royal - Monty
0.1.0 Amel Corn - Connie (Still MIA)
0.1.0 Carolina Corn - Summer
0.1.0 Snow Corn - Ella
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko - awaiting name
1.0.0 Pug - Bentley
1.1.0 Rugrats |
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blackskull
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1278 Posts |
Posted - 30/05/2012 : 17:58:00
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| personally i have always fed around half 6/7. my lights in the vivs go out at 8. i pretty much know straight away if they are going to eat as they come out of hiding within a couple of mins of me holding the rat in the viv |
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
0.1 crazy cat/bunny lady of bridgwater, lucy |
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austin_89
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1248 Posts |
Posted - 30/05/2012 : 18:00:26
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I used to think it didnt matter but with Frankie the only way she will strike feed is if I try feeding when it's the evening and quite dark in the room but all are different so it's best just trying to find out works best for him  or leave it outside his hide and put a towel over his viv.
I'm sure someone will have some better advice. |
1.1.0 Normal Royal Pythons... Kane (CF11) + Frankie (CB11)
1.0.0 Spider Royal Python (CB13)
1.0.0 100% het kahl albino boa Dexter (CB13)
1.0.0 Butter Corn...
0.1.0 Snow Corn... Alice
0.1.0 Red Harlequin Crested Gecko... Charlie
0.1.0 Albino Leopard Gecko... Cleo
1.1.0 African Green Mantis
1.0.0 Staffy... Alfie
1.1.0 Cats... Ebony and DK
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JanieW
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
2279 Posts |
Posted - 30/05/2012 : 18:23:20
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| I feed my clan at anytime from morning to early eve. I take them out for maybe an hour on the sofa, then into their feeding tub for a mouse. They strike and eat well, so for me time of day is never an issue :) |
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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Evolution Morphs
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
2265 Posts |
Posted - 30/05/2012 : 18:26:23
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I try and stick to between 9pm-10pm
all are out and about so i don't disturb them in the day when there resting/sleeping |
now on facebook
Royal Pythons
http://www.facebook.com/EvolutionMorphs
Western Hognose |
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Lincsfox
Yearling
121 Posts |
Posted - 30/05/2012 : 18:35:58
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wow Janie, you really do like to bend the rules, seems to work for you though
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1.0.0 Pastel Royal - Monty
0.1.0 Amel Corn - Connie (Still MIA)
0.1.0 Carolina Corn - Summer
0.1.0 Snow Corn - Ella
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko - awaiting name
1.0.0 Pug - Bentley
1.1.0 Rugrats |
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JanieW
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
2279 Posts |
Posted - 30/05/2012 : 18:44:47
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I do Lincs, but all of them are so laid back..and seek somewhere warm on us..feet seem to be the firm favourite. Slinky had a nose around then ducked under the throw and raced down to curl around Kit's toes and that's where is right now :)
He moved into his new apartment last night, and feeding day tomorrow so we'll see if he takes. |
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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Lincsfox
Yearling
121 Posts |
Posted - 30/05/2012 : 19:45:55
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| Well that didn't work, he sniffed it, then decided to go to the hot end of his viv! |
1.0.0 Pastel Royal - Monty
0.1.0 Amel Corn - Connie (Still MIA)
0.1.0 Carolina Corn - Summer
0.1.0 Snow Corn - Ella
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko - awaiting name
1.0.0 Pug - Bentley
1.1.0 Rugrats |
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Posted - 30/05/2012 : 20:27:10
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| Never mind, he's definitely a fatboy slim - he ain't going to fade away just yet! |
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jhk2005
Yearling
United Kingdom
166 Posts |
Posted - 30/05/2012 : 22:23:06
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| I try to stick to 9pm or a little later, with as little light as possible ; usualy works well for mine :) |
1.6.0 Normal Royals - Will, Grace, Lolly, Patty, Maddie, Mystique, Victoria
1.1.0 Pastel Royals - Becks, Sophie
0.1.0 Spider Royal - Charlotte
0.1.0 Mojave Royal - Mo
1.1.0 Yellowbelly Royals - Pinky, Perky
1.0.0 Pinstripe Royal - Pip
1.0.0 Bumblebee Royal - Buzz
1.0.0 Vanilla Royal - Vinnie
1.0.0 Lesser Royal - Leo
1.0.0 Cinnamon Royal - Sam
1.0.0 Burmese Python - Kane
0.1.0 Albino Burmese Python - Amber
1.0.0 Redfoot Tortoise - Chucky |
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Lincsfox
Yearling
121 Posts |
Posted - 31/05/2012 : 11:47:36
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That's my thoughts exactly bats, but it will be a relief when he takes his first feed from me, just so that I know he's happy. I left the rat in the viv overnight, and when I went in this morning he was happily slithering over it as though it wasn't even there, I think he filled himself up on flip flop!
I will try later next week, Also, is it worth trying something smaller? at the moment he's 1100g and I'm giving him approx 120g rats. |
1.0.0 Pastel Royal - Monty
0.1.0 Amel Corn - Connie (Still MIA)
0.1.0 Carolina Corn - Summer
0.1.0 Snow Corn - Ella
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko - awaiting name
1.0.0 Pug - Bentley
1.1.0 Rugrats |
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7384 Posts |
Posted - 31/05/2012 : 12:06:20
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| Ah, I know - it's always a relief when a new snake feeds for the first time. That rat size is spot on according to the 'feed 10/15% of the royal's body weight' guide, but there's no harm in trying something a bit smaller; I find it sometimes gets my lot going when they're coming out of their fast. Good luck with the next feed! |
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Lincsfox
Yearling
121 Posts |
Posted - 31/05/2012 : 12:10:47
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| Thanks Bats, I've got some large weaner rats that are about 40g, so I'll give him a go with one of them next week, something is better than nothing. I'll give him a weigh too just to make sure, but like his owner, I'm sure it'll do him no harm to lose a bit of girth! |
1.0.0 Pastel Royal - Monty
0.1.0 Amel Corn - Connie (Still MIA)
0.1.0 Carolina Corn - Summer
0.1.0 Snow Corn - Ella
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko - awaiting name
1.0.0 Pug - Bentley
1.1.0 Rugrats |
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Posted - 31/05/2012 : 13:32:41
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Lol  - yeah, forgot to say, in fact this is what I do all the time when I know a royal's fasting, and then ... if refused, the smaller rat goes to a willing colubrid. If you work his feed in with Connie's and he refuses again, the rat won't go to waste ... |
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Lincsfox
Yearling
121 Posts |
Posted - 31/05/2012 : 13:42:17
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| Sounds good, except Connie is currently MIA! I'll keep in mind when she returns from her travels though |
1.0.0 Pastel Royal - Monty
0.1.0 Amel Corn - Connie (Still MIA)
0.1.0 Carolina Corn - Summer
0.1.0 Snow Corn - Ella
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko - awaiting name
1.0.0 Pug - Bentley
1.1.0 Rugrats |
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Posted - 31/05/2012 : 13:49:29
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| Ah I'd forgotten that, sorry. Hope she comes back soon, fingers crossed. |
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Lincsfox
Yearling
121 Posts |
Posted - 31/05/2012 : 13:51:02
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| I'm sure she will when she's hungry |
1.0.0 Pastel Royal - Monty
0.1.0 Amel Corn - Connie (Still MIA)
0.1.0 Carolina Corn - Summer
0.1.0 Snow Corn - Ella
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko - awaiting name
1.0.0 Pug - Bentley
1.1.0 Rugrats |
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What time do you feed?
