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mark68
Snake Mite
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 Posted - 20/09/2009 : 21:43:52
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hi,
i have had my new snake for day and a half now. i picked it up from the shop on saturday and they said she was due a feed on that day but told me to leave her to settle in. when shall i try to feed her??? i want to take her out and put her in a tub to feed her.
thanks
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lee2308
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1609 Posts |
Posted - 20/09/2009 : 22:25:09
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| i would give her a week to settle in with no handling,it wont harm her to miss a feed |
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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mark68
Snake Mite
45 Posts |
Posted - 20/09/2009 : 23:16:56
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hi,
ok thanks, its really hard not to get her out but she is a little bit skittish so i will let her settle in. at night she is out and about exploring her tank which is cool because i expected her to just hide for a week or so.
thanks
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lee2308
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1609 Posts |
Posted - 21/09/2009 : 00:48:33
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| some hide and some dont stop,it ays to let them settle first. |
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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Kazerella
King Snake Admin
United Kingdom
1512 Posts |
Posted - 21/09/2009 : 10:54:44
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Kings are more adventurous than other snakes- they love exploring. 
I know it's hard to wait a week before playing with a new snakey, but it'll be better in the long run. |
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mark68
Snake Mite
45 Posts |
Posted - 21/09/2009 : 19:36:05
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hi,
sorry but i couldnt control myself anymore so i fed her a pinkie. i didnt handle her exept to put her in the feeding tub. one little shake of the pink and she woofed it down. then i put her straight back i the tank. its quite emotional when your little one feeds for the first time with me anyway.
thanks
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lee2308
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1609 Posts |
Posted - 21/09/2009 : 20:41:34
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| that self control didnt last long,with out a decent settle in period there can be problems later like aggresion,just try and leave him now. |
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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magneticblue
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1511 Posts |
Posted - 21/09/2009 : 21:41:26
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| I can understand the temptation to feed and handle your snake but the best advice is to give your snake time to settle in to help prevent stress. Give your snake a week to settle now and it will be better for both of you in the long run |
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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mark68
Snake Mite
45 Posts |
Posted - 21/09/2009 : 23:19:14
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hi,
ok thanks a lot for the advice i know you are right. now i know she feeds ok i will leave her alone for a week until her next feed. patients isnt one of my strong points.
one thing i have noticed is that she doesnt seem to go to the warm end much at all. the stat takes it to 31oc then goes down to 29oc then kicks in again do you think the warm end is too warm?
thanks
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lee2308
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1609 Posts |
Posted - 22/09/2009 : 14:36:34
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| i go for between 27-29, 82-85 fahrenhite |
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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magneticblue
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1511 Posts |
Posted - 22/09/2009 : 22:54:56
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| The warm end sounds like it is at the limit of where it should be, but is not dangerously hot. Perhaps your snake uses the warm end but only when you are asleep so you don't get to see it? |
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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Kazerella
King Snake Admin
United Kingdom
1512 Posts |
Posted - 23/09/2009 : 12:19:47
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| Hardly any of my snakes are regulary in the warm end - they will always find their own preferred temp, we just have to offer them a choice |
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