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leighann
Snake Mite
29 Posts |
 Posted - 07/02/2010 : 21:17:45
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| my king snake hasn't ate anything for 11 weeks now i'm very worried about her she used to weigh 95grams and now weighs 75grams today i noticed that her skin is very loose compared to what it used to be. I need some help soon please |
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Gingerpony
SerpentSeven's Evil Twin
United Kingdom
726 Posts |
Posted - 07/02/2010 : 22:23:26
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quite often set-up can be a problem.............what's your viv like? and temps?
what are you trying to feed her and how often? how long have you had her and has she always been a poor feeder?
could try her on some Reptoboost as a quick fix short term........... |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, Day Geckos
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leighann
Snake Mite
29 Posts |
Posted - 07/02/2010 : 22:54:48
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| she isn't in a viv yet she is still in a little plastic tank she isn't long enough for a viv yet. Her tank is not too crowded and the temp is 28 degrees. I'm feeding her on fluffs and trying her every 5 days i have had her since the 26th of august last year and she has been eating fine until november. What is reptoboost?? |
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lee2308
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1609 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2010 : 10:55:57
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| i would up the temps to around 30 and by looking at the pic in your sig i would say that fluffs were to small for her,i would imagine that she would be able to take a medium or regular mouse,try a small mouse first then move up,she might not be interested in what your offering because its to small. |
1.0 dumeril boa,0.1 bci boa,1.0 royal python,1.0 mbk kingsnake,1.0corn,1.2 chinese water dragon,0.0.1 bearded dragon
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Gingerpony
SerpentSeven's Evil Twin
United Kingdom
726 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2010 : 16:55:17
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i agree with lee about trying a small mouse, and about upping the temps, and try making the faun a little more packed adding extra hides or decor, and covering 3 sides of it too to your snake feels less exposed. and also knock handling on the head until you've feeding re-established.
Reptoboost is a general 'pick-me-up' added to their water and contains a probiotic and instant energy to help get some calories into them and keep them going while they're fasting. you should be able to get it from most rep shops, an alternative would be critical care formula (CCF) but its more expensive and not any better IMO |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, Day Geckos
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leighann
Snake Mite
29 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2010 : 17:57:53
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| i have already tried to feed her small mice and she is still not interested, i will get some of that stuff to put in her water and how long should i not handle her for?? |
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Gingerpony
SerpentSeven's Evil Twin
United Kingdom
726 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2010 : 20:32:21
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| basically till you've got her feeding regularly again in case it's a stress related thing.......... |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, Day Geckos
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leighann
Snake Mite
29 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2010 : 21:10:14
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| i dont think she is stressed because she is fine when i handle her. when i first got her she was stressed but she has calmed down alot. tonight i got her out and gave her a bath and she was fine is there anything else that could be wrong with her |
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Gingerpony
SerpentSeven's Evil Twin
United Kingdom
726 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2010 : 21:52:17
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| YES!! the handling!! one of the main signs of stress is stopping eating!! |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, Day Geckos
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Kazerella
King Snake Admin
United Kingdom
1512 Posts |
Posted - 09/02/2010 : 10:15:11
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Is she pooing ok?
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magneticblue
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1511 Posts |
Posted - 09/02/2010 : 22:32:22
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| I have a young Arizona mountain king and she has only just started eating again from October. I basically stopped handling her completely and the only time I disturbed her was to change her water. She has now eaten two weeks running but I still haven't started handling her yet. I agree with the advice to stop handling and try covering three sides of her box to help her feel secure. Good luck |
1.1.0 Arizona mountain king (Sylar and Claire)
0.1.0 Blotched king ( Jasmin)
1.1.0 Guyana red-tail boa (Hercules and Athena)
1.0.1 children (Alfie and BUMP)
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leighann
Snake Mite
29 Posts |
Posted - 10/02/2010 : 17:48:16
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| is reptile minerals the same as reptoboost because none of the pet shops near me have heard of reptoboost?? she had a poo a couple of nights ago but that was the first one she had for months |
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leighann
Snake Mite
29 Posts |
Posted - 15/02/2010 : 21:09:05
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| my snake ate her mouse on saturday. i covered her tank and filled it up with different things she also shed her skin on saturday too. thanks for the help! |
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HannahB
Hatchling
United Kingdom
102 Posts |
Posted - 16/02/2010 : 10:26:18
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glad she fed for you  |
4.3 Corn snakes - Mont (Carolina), Edison (Lavender Stripe), Liberty (Hypo Lavender), Aura (Butter Stripe), Zero (Blizzard) & Lucien (Amel)
2.0 Royal Pythons - Little One & Q
1.0 Chihauhaun King Snake: Simba |
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magneticblue
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1511 Posts |
Posted - 16/02/2010 : 10:58:04
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| Great news! |
1.1.0 Arizona mountain king (Sylar and Claire)
0.1.0 Blotched king ( Jasmin)
1.1.0 Guyana red-tail boa (Hercules and Athena)
1.0.1 children (Alfie and BUMP)
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eevosai45
Snake Mite
39 Posts |
Posted - 16/02/2010 : 12:44:28
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| Glad she's eaten now(she looks like a great snake in the sig ) |
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Current Pets: 1 x Cali King Snake(Rorschach), 1 x Bearded Dragon(Draco), 1 x Leopard Gecko(Mojo) & 2 Praying Mantis(Shadow, Spiny) |
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