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| kooky1 |
Posted - 08/03/2010 : 12:56:08
hi all
as advised,i tried to feed my cali king snake a mouse today,hes a strike feeder so i used tongs! well he wasnt amused just bolted about and shook his tail a bit,so i left the mouse in his viv and when i went back to look hed eaten it,is this what they normally do,i think he was a bit frightened poor thing,i got him yesterday,and im his 2nd owner i think,he seems active enough climbing about etc,was told to feed him in a seperate smaller tank but i didnt want to handle him as he was so defensive,didnt want to scare him,im a first time snake owner and dont want to stress the poor thing out,any tips and advice would be really appreciated thanks |
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| magneticblue |
Posted - 08/03/2010 : 22:08:29
You maybe just suprised him. When you feed him next he'll probably be better |
| kooky1 |
Posted - 08/03/2010 : 17:33:48
thanks kittykat
owner of the reptile shop suggested i feed him in a smaller tank but i didnt want to take him out as he was scared and i didnt want to upset him anymore,he still ate the mouse tho,but ill wait a bit longer before i handle him hes quite feisty anyway,and i was told by previous owner to handle him a lot to calm him down,thanks for your reply.was very helpful |
| KITTYKAT |
Posted - 08/03/2010 : 16:26:51
Hi there, he was frightened, and letting you know that by rattling his tail its best to let him settle for a week or so after the move before feeding or handling.
He should be fine by the time he is due fed again ( also rember best wait 48hrs after feeding before handling. You also said he is normally fed outside the viv in a smaller tank or rub it is best to continue doing this |
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