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jakethesnake
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
29 Posts |
 Posted - 27/09/2008 : 17:59:14
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not been on here before but i've been on the other one for the corns.
just got a royal dont no much about him/her got him yesterday and tride to feed him/her but he is not taking it at the mo any ideas ?.
dont no if its been on live, frozen or what it has not been looked after that well. |
0.1 cb06 amel
0.1 cb06 norm
0.0.1 cb07 amel
1.0 cb08 aner
1.0 cb08 lav
0.1 cb07 Leucistic Texas Rat Snake
1.1 royal python
1.2 rough collies
2.1 kids |
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Lewy
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
10260 Posts |
Posted - 27/09/2008 : 20:36:19
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Hi Jakethesnake! Welcome to the Royal Python forum!
They're the same as corns really (accept they don't eat  ) - Leave him/her to settle in for a week - Royals are fussy snakes, just keep trying but give him time to settle! |
Lewy
THE ROYAL PYTHON.co.uk Team
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Kazerella
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
1196 Posts |
Posted - 27/09/2008 : 20:47:46
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Hello Jake
You better get used to being anxious about your royal not eating- they are pains were feeding is concerned  |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 27/09/2008 : 21:04:37
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| heya JTS, welcome to the world of non-eating Royals! |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2847 Posts |
Posted - 28/09/2008 : 11:46:43
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| hi JTS glad to have you on board... |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 28/09/2008 : 13:58:02
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| Give it a chance to settle down, as above. |
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hawkins
Snake Mite
15 Posts |
Posted - 28/09/2008 : 14:37:43
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| hi mate give it a week to settle and try again, also try heating the mouse as that helps with mine |
1.0.0 ROYAL PYTHON
0.1.0 BLACK CAT
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 28/09/2008 : 15:02:18
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when you find out what works make sure you write everything down so you can do the same again............ size of mouse, colour of mouse, time of feed, loation of feed, etc.........
Queenie will only eat white mice early in the morning. |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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Paulusworm
Fully Grown Royal
Azerbaijan
1550 Posts |
Posted - 28/09/2008 : 15:59:34
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Welcome Jake.
I gave Sherman 4-5 days to settle then warmed a mouse but had to lay it outside the hide cos wouldn't take it from the tongs.
The advice I got given was:
Allow Stuart Little to defrost during the day. In the evening, when it's a bit quieter, put the defrosted mouse in 'tap-hot' hot water and make yourself a mug of tea / coffee. Go drink your beverage and by the time you've finished it the mouse should be at just the right temperature. Hold SL by its tail and bounce it back and forth (nose down) past your snake's nose. If it doesn't strike at it within a few minutes then just lay the mouse down, close your viv and leave the room. It may take it if your not there. Stuart Little was normally swallowed within half an hour when I fed Sherm the first few times.
Good luck and let us know how you get on.
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 28/09/2008 : 16:05:23
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| I agree with most of that except that I wouldn't run it under or put it in water as this can wash some of the scent off. I would either use a hairdryer to heat it or put it in a waterproof (sandwich?) bag and then into the water. |
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Paulusworm
Fully Grown Royal
Azerbaijan
1550 Posts |
Posted - 29/09/2008 : 20:05:08
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quote:
Originally posted by Blackecho
I agree with most of that except that I wouldn't run it under or put it in water as this can wash some of the scent off. I would either use a hairdryer to heat it or put it in a waterproof (sandwich?) bag and then into the water.
Totally agree with the hairdryer idea. Unfortunately as you can see from the photos of me and Sherm I don't have an awful lot of use for one. I won't post what my wife said(  )when I asked to use hers!! I learnt some new words that day. |
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jakethesnake
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
29 Posts |
Posted - 29/09/2008 : 20:25:16
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| thanks for all the advice he seems to be setteling down now so i am going to try him in a bit |
0.1 cb06 amel
0.1 cb06 norm
0.0.1 cb07 amel
1.0 cb08 aner
1.0 cb08 lav
0.1 cb07 Leucistic Texas Rat Snake
1.1 royal python
1.2 rough collies
2.1 kids |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 29/09/2008 : 20:42:09
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quote:
Originally posted by Paulusworm
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Originally posted by Blackecho
I agree with most of that except that I wouldn't run it under or put it in water as this can wash some of the scent off. I would either use a hairdryer to heat it or put it in a waterproof (sandwich?) bag and then into the water.
Totally agree with the hairdryer idea. Unfortunately as you can see from the photos of me and Sherm I don't have an awful lot of use for one. I won't post what my wife said( )when I asked to use hers!! I learnt some new words that day.
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jakethesnake
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
29 Posts |
Posted - 29/09/2008 : 21:49:02
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the new adittion poor thing has not got a name yet |
0.1 cb06 amel
0.1 cb06 norm
0.0.1 cb07 amel
1.0 cb08 aner
1.0 cb08 lav
0.1 cb07 Leucistic Texas Rat Snake
1.1 royal python
1.2 rough collies
2.1 kids |
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2016 Posts |
Posted - 29/09/2008 : 21:53:07
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| Lovely royal, has it eaten yet? |
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jakethesnake
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
29 Posts |
Posted - 29/09/2008 : 22:03:03
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| going to try it now will let you now fingers crossed |
0.1 cb06 amel
0.1 cb06 norm
0.0.1 cb07 amel
1.0 cb08 aner
1.0 cb08 lav
0.1 cb07 Leucistic Texas Rat Snake
1.1 royal python
1.2 rough collies
2.1 kids |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 30/09/2008 : 06:25:52
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| How did it go? |
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jakethesnake
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
29 Posts |
Posted - 30/09/2008 : 09:59:44
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no stil not took nothing will get some rat pups today and se if he takes them rather than mice
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0.1 cb06 amel
0.1 cb06 norm
0.0.1 cb07 amel
1.0 cb08 aner
1.0 cb08 lav
0.1 cb07 Leucistic Texas Rat Snake
1.1 royal python
1.2 rough collies
2.1 kids |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 30/09/2008 : 12:53:19
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| I think that as Lewy suggested you give them a week to settle in, no handling, only opening the viv (what are you keeping them in?)to change the water. |
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moyesman
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
1 Posts |
Posted - 30/09/2008 : 13:22:59
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hi i am moyesman i am new here
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 30/09/2008 : 13:40:06
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| Hi Paul, welcome to the forum. |
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