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ShadEO9
Yearling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 25/09/2012 : 08:33:27
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This may sound strange but i thought id ask never the less, Ive been a Royal/Ball python owner since my birthday March/April, and so far so good, hes been a fantastic eater, eating regularly which im very happy with as the pet store was reluctant to sell as he hadnt taken a single feed since arriving in the store. So im very proud of the turn around in him, well recently we moved home. And ever since hes not taken a feed. and ive found this strange as hes clearly showing signs of hunger as he has his hunting head on most days. This week will be just over a month since the move, and still nothing. I was wondering could the move be effecting him? He hasnt been one cor skipping meals but since the move im having no luck at all, Last night he was on the roam in his viv showing clear signs on wanting some lunch. So i defrosted his usual meal a baby rat, he was all over the place roaming when he caught a smell of it defrosting at the top on his viv. I thiught i was onto a winner. He went into striking position when i offered the rat. Then...nothing. Off to bed he went =/
any advice you guys? Im a little confused with what i should do. I warm his meals as hes a fussy bugger. And still nothing.
any tips, tricks or simular stories would be much appriciated.
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Edited by - ShadEO9 on 25/09/2012 08:35:18 |
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BlueDragon
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/09/2012 : 09:18:11
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Royals can go off their food for a while after a move. I've never moved, so I have no personal experience myself, but have read of it happening a lot.
Just give him time to settle. You have to remember that everything will smell different, even feel different, to him. New house smells he doesn't know, and even new vibrations he's not felt before as you walk over the floor etc. It's all a lot to get used to.
When Tig wasn't feeling well I used to brain his rats for him. It's not for the squeemish but it always worked for me. He'd strike then with no problems and wolf it down : )
If your really wanting him to eat something, just to put your mind at ease, then you could try braining. Get a sharp knife and cut the top of the skull away once the rat is fully defrosted, leaving the brain in tact. I found going through the ear was easyest... less likey to pop the eyes out too.
They love the smell of brains!
But really I wouldn't worry. If he's hungry he will eat when he feels more at home. Just give him time to learn that it's nothing to be scared of : ) |
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acd1984
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/09/2012 : 16:34:34
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he sounds interested but not taking, i would say warm the rat up so its warmer than usual, i have had luck using this method in similar situations.
what i do is have the rats in a tub, fill another tub with boiling water and then pop the rat tub in the water tub, the rats get nice and toasty and the smell drives the snakes wild. of all the heating methods this one is the easiest and best that i have used |
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ShadEO9
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/09/2012 : 17:23:32
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| Thank you both for your replies. Ill try tonight warming up the rat a little hitter than usual and see if that helps. after a quick youtube search the braining option seems pretty icky but if needs must ill definatly be doing it. Thanks again and ill keep you both posted! |
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ShadEO9
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/09/2012 : 21:34:41
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| Cheers for the advice, I did as was said with the warming up trick just as you suggested, And BOOM! he snapped it right up, Was pleased that he did as i was gonna 'brain' the damn rat if he didnt lol |
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