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Lorraine
Yearling
United Kingdom
480 Posts |
 Posted - 24/09/2012 : 21:20:35
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Hi guys. I'm getting seriously concerned about Oscar now. As I told you he hasn't eaten since 27th July so as said, probably fasting.
However, he's losing a lot of weight and it's really worrying me now. There is nothing untoward to be seen either in his viv or on him and he's beginning to look a bit skinny.
He's gone like this:
6th August - poo and 907gms
22nd August- 879 gms
2nd September - 873 gms
10th September - 882 gms
16th September - shed and 857gms
24th September - 833gms
How can I get him to eat???? |
1.0.0 CB11 Normal Royal, Oscar.
1.0.0 German Shepherd, Bailey.
Still lots to learn. |
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
4803 Posts |
Posted - 24/09/2012 : 21:26:08
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| Does sound a bit much to lose, what have you tried? |
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Lorraine
Yearling
United Kingdom
480 Posts |
Posted - 24/09/2012 : 22:08:27
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| Tried him on his normal Rats Kelf and even some smaller mice but he's not interested. I've tried them cold (which he often eats) and warm too. |
1.0.0 CB11 Normal Royal, Oscar.
1.0.0 German Shepherd, Bailey.
Still lots to learn. |
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
4803 Posts |
Posted - 24/09/2012 : 22:09:28
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| I'd try a few more obscure feeding methods, try braining his rat, maybe adding some tuna scenting (i've heard that's good) if no luck I'd consider Assist feeding him the once. |
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Lorraine
Yearling
United Kingdom
480 Posts |
Posted - 25/09/2012 : 13:25:13
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Tuna scenting??? What, open a tin of tuna and rub the rat in it??
To brain it, do I just bash the skull or is there a 'proper' way of doing it?
As to assist feeding, I have absolutely no idea how to do that. |
1.0.0 CB11 Normal Royal, Oscar.
1.0.0 German Shepherd, Bailey.
Still lots to learn. |
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Baobab
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1393 Posts |
Posted - 25/09/2012 : 14:11:05
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Better to try the scenting or braining first, but...
Here's a video concerning assist feeding. (Assuming I copied it correctly).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG7F2MKG8GE&feature=youtube_gdata_player |
Royal 8.0 - Piebald (Dipstick), Calico (Flake), Pinstripe (Copper), Kingpin het Hypo (Gabriel), Soulsucker (Morgoth), Clown (Ziggy), Phantom (Spook), Enchi( Stenchi) .................Royal 0.12 - Pastel (Elanor), Spider (Willow), Normal het pied (Loki),, Pastel Sterling Orange Hypo (Misty), Normal (WC parents) (Cinders), Pewter (Tinuviel), Yellowbelly (Kaiko), Mojave (Milly), Champagne (Bubbles), Fire (Flame), Karma paradox (Smudge), Amoretti (Rita).Boa's 2.2.1- Eowyn (common), Snuggles (BCC), Bonnie (BCC), Bear (BCL) & Baileys (Kahl strain)..........Western Hognose 0.0.2 - Timmy & Henry.
Coastal*diamond carpet python 0.0.1- Pippin.........Brazilian Rainbow Boa 0.0.1 - Badger..........Granite Burmese 0.1 - Sally
Reticulated python 2.2 - Saru (purple albino), Cheesy (Sunfire albino white), Titan (Platinum Titanium) & Gala (Sunfiretiger het albino)......Rat snake 1.0 Remmy.
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Lorraine
Yearling
United Kingdom
480 Posts |
Posted - 26/09/2012 : 15:33:54
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| Thanks for the link Baobab. I hope I don't have to do that, I don't think I'd be able to. Gonna try braining first, then the tuna before anything else. |
1.0.0 CB11 Normal Royal, Oscar.
1.0.0 German Shepherd, Bailey.
Still lots to learn. |
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Evolution Morphs
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
2265 Posts |
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Lorraine
Yearling
United Kingdom
480 Posts |
Posted - 26/09/2012 : 20:56:38
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| I've googled it but can't find anything D3. What is it? |
1.0.0 CB11 Normal Royal, Oscar.
1.0.0 German Shepherd, Bailey.
Still lots to learn. |
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Evolution Morphs
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
2265 Posts |
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Danno91
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
521 Posts |
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Lorraine
Yearling
United Kingdom
480 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2012 : 22:12:47
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Well, still no luck. He just won't take. I'm getting mega worried.
Thanks Del, I'll have a look
I'm in Linconshire, Danno.
Editing:
Del, I've just googled, so I have to ask hun. What's the difference? Why would he eat one of those if he won't eat his normal rats? |
1.0.0 CB11 Normal Royal, Oscar.
1.0.0 German Shepherd, Bailey.
Still lots to learn. |
Edited by - Lorraine on 01/10/2012 22:14:30 |
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Evolution Morphs
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
2265 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2012 : 22:22:49
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Multimammates also known as African soft furred rats are one of the most prolific breeders in the world, inhabiting most of Africa, they have adapted to almost every type of terrain but prefer farmlands and built up areas where food is plentiful. Multis are the natural prey of Royal Pythons which is why many believe they are the best food source for Royals in captivity. I still prefer feeding rats given they grow quicker and provide a more substantial meal but I do have the odd snake that will refuse rats so instead of feeding normal mice which are quite small we choose to feed Multis. Multis grow to approximately 70grams, as i'm sure you can appreciate this is a large margin away from an adult rat but is over double the size of a typical mouse.
Info from
http://www.redhotroyals.co.uk/?page=multis
People say there like chocolate to the royals
It still might not take a multis but worth a try |
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Royal Pythons
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Western Hognose |
Edited by - Evolution Morphs on 01/10/2012 22:24:37 |
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Weight Loss..Help!!!
