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| Mr. Oblivious |
Posted - 09/08/2010 : 23:28:15
I tried to give my new little on his first feed. The desire is DEF there but the snake is just too little to eat a 0.5 - 1.0 gm pinkie, ( gave him the smallest one in the bag. After about a half hour he got to the front legs and couldn't get anymore down and eventually spit it out. I looked locally and couldn't find any pinkies smaller then what I have.
2 questions:
1. Can I cut the legs off a pinkie so it will fit or cut it in half maybe.
2. Can I feed him a few crickets of something else until his a little bigger.
3. Should I wait a few days until I try again?
BTW This is a 12" hatchling Cali King. CB in June or July.
Thanks ya'll!!!
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| 9 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| magneticblue |
Posted - 14/08/2010 : 19:10:57
Good stuff! |
| Mr. Oblivious |
Posted - 14/08/2010 : 16:58:57
he ate his 2nd one yesterday. He's got a lot of growing to do. |
| Gmac |
Posted - 12/08/2010 : 12:32:58
nice one, glad its working out for you |
| Triangulum |
Posted - 12/08/2010 : 11:15:44
Sorry I completly missed this thread, glad the problem is resolved. I always find it strange to hear a Cali refusing....
Scott |
| Mr. Oblivious |
Posted - 11/08/2010 : 01:08:55
Thanks! |
| Mr. Oblivious |
Posted - 11/08/2010 : 01:06:56
I cut off the legs and tail and raised the temp about 2C. It took about 20 minutes and he got it down.
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| Kazerella |
Posted - 10/08/2010 : 21:42:46
I agree with Gmac and Magnectic- just try feeding the limbs until he's bigger.
He must be tiny!  |
| Gmac |
Posted - 10/08/2010 : 20:37:09
while Kings will generally eat anything, I wouldnt feed them crickets. There is no goodness in them that will help your king grow.
As above really, try cutting the limbs off and trying again in 3 days or so. As he is showing an interest in eating there is no reason to be trying anything else at ths stage. |
| magneticblue |
Posted - 10/08/2010 : 11:17:28
I would suggest cutting off the legs and tail and letting your snake have a go at eating them. Somebody else may have some other ideas though |
