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| drc267 |
Posted - 13/02/2013 : 13:18:38
Not sure if it in right section but my royal not eaten for but 6 weeks local reptile shop owner and breeder saidhe slightly under weight and abit dehydrated he said stick him in bath for about ten min put him back in viv and leave him for a week then try feeding again he could be settling in my temps are 90 ish hot end 84 cold end and humidity is around 40 with daily misting it rises ,to around 70 I have not seen him moving for a couple of days. I noticed he had a slight tint in his eyes and looking dull but today I couldnt see the tint as much what shiuld I do
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| Lotabob |
Posted - 13/02/2013 : 14:07:37
Bathing is unlikely to solve dehydration other than being sat in the water it needs to drink, but bathing is a technical thing with water temperatures etc so it's best avoided unless absolutely necessary (I can't think of a valid reason).
How old or more importantly what size is your snake?
6 weeks off food to a royal python is like you skipping breakfast, it's not a major concern. I would start at the beginning though, check the vivarium make sure the temperatures are OK, forget humidity it's almost impossible to get anything under 50% humidity in the UK without some serious dehumidifying action. As its going into shed then stick a damp cloth over the hot side hide and keep it moist, anything more is overkill. Hygrometers are fiddly and almost always giving the wrong reading. Hides and foliage/places to hide are very important, royals are shy and stress easily if they have nowhere they feel safe. |
| Foremand |
Posted - 13/02/2013 : 13:20:20
May be your snake is in fasting? And may be due for a shed? I'm no expert but check the simple things first |
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