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09-24-2004, 10:09 AM
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Baby not eating
I bought 2 new snakes a week and a half ago. The female ate a few days ago, but the male hasn't yet. It's been about 2 1/2 weeks since he ate. I've tried f/t, live, brained, putting him in a small container with it and leaving him alone, rubbing his head/body, tapping, holding it by the tail in front of him, everything I can think of, and he's still not eating. He was feeding on unscented before I got him (I trust the guy I bought them from).... should I be worried?
He'll sniff it, poke it with his nose, even pick it up and move it if it's in his way, he just won't eat it.
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09-24-2004, 10:11 AM
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a week and 1/2 ago,,,,,he might still be adjusting to his new surroundings. was he fed prior to you getting him ?? and what was he feeding on ?
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09-24-2004, 10:33 AM
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I agree with Ken, give him a little longer. And if you want to try something else...
This is going to sound a little strange but I spoke to a breeder last week who swears by Tuna packed in water. Just use the water to scent the pinky.
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09-24-2004, 11:24 AM
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Jay,,,,I never heard of that,,,,,I've read where you rub a lizard on a mouse for certain juvelines to learn to eat rodents but tuna water ???? cool !!!! whatever works I guess
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09-24-2004, 11:36 AM
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I was talking to a guy who breeds western hognoses, and I told him about Miss Piggy, he said whenever he gets a non-feeder it has always worked. I haven't tried it yet since Queen Swynella has eaten 3 pinks in the last 2 weeks. (wooo-hooo)
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09-24-2004, 12:29 PM
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Great for Queen S,,,,,and a whooooo to you !!!!
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09-24-2004, 12:39 PM
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Personal experience here speaking.
When I got the pair of baby retics that I got, my female didnt eat for 4 weeks. but when they get hungry enough, babies always eat. trust me.
Paul
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