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| uma_and_bill |
Posted - 23/07/2011 : 22:24:38
hi, we got a new brb called geofrey and he has only eaten once in a month, wont strike and has drop fed only once, any tips at all, and as were new can we have as much information as possible on rainbow boas, thank you :-) |
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| uma_and_bill |
Posted - 13/09/2011 : 19:49:00
Thanks for the advice, we have been told to try and only handle him during feeding for a while. we also took the rub he is in to find out if it was set up wrong but were told its fine and other than not eating he seems happy and healthy just a bit under weight.As for the force feeding we will do it cos were not going to give up on him hes part of our reptile family lol |
| CDN_Blood |
Posted - 13/09/2011 : 00:43:39
I've never bred Rainbow Boas, but I've had experience with them regarding this and I've noticed one common factor which may be of some help.
It seems that these particular snakes are much more...sensitive to interruption as babies than most other commonly kept species. I would personally try limiting my handling to absolutely only when necessary, and make sure it's very gentle when it is necessary.
I've seen baby Rainbows come around eventually once the handling is stopped and adequate hides are present, but that doesn't mean it always works. If it does do the trick, you can always start working with again very gently/slowly once it's eating more regularly and it'll get back on-track in no time.
It's worth a shot. I'm afraid that routine force-feeding may not only turn it-off food, but people also and I'd hate to see that happen for you  |
| Snakesitter |
Posted - 12/09/2011 : 21:48:21
Do what you have to, U&B. On the bright side, after a while, some babies that experience this *do* get the idea and start eating on their own. (Still surprised he would not eat live mice, though.) |
| uma_and_bill |
Posted - 12/09/2011 : 09:27:21
We took him to the the shop yesterday and he tried to feed him himself but he wasnt having it so he opened his mouth to hook the pinkie on to his teeth but he dropped it so then he had to push it down which worked. we have to do this ourselves twice a week which i hoped wouldnt be the case but if it keeps him alive we will do any thing oh and he even tried a chick. |
| Snakesitter |
Posted - 08/09/2011 : 20:34:48
What other strategies did you try? Good luck with the visit! |
| uma_and_bill |
Posted - 08/09/2011 : 19:50:35
Just an update we have not been able to get him to eat and we have tried a few things so we are taking him sunday to our local reptile shop to see if he can get him feeding. |
| flaboye |
Posted - 19/08/2011 : 15:33:00
Good point. If he's not responding to frozen thawed, and a clue Cliff gave you is "piping hot" That emits the chemicals the snake will sense, you could use a lamp to do this, etc. Or, sometimes tossing a live one in there will engage his hunting instinct. It's really hard for a brb to resist a good ole hunt and it's fun to watch. Of course long-term the possibility of injury to the snake by the prey biting is there, so always a great idea to try to do pre-killed prey.
Good Luck!
Yea, the lawmakers don't have anything better to do (like fix the economic crisis), that they have to fiddle far* around with silly proposed bills to contemplate :-) |
| Snakesitter |
Posted - 12/08/2011 : 22:19:36
A mouse hopper is a fully weaned mouse, basically a teenager; they are known for "hopping" around the tank when excited. |
| uma_and_bill |
Posted - 12/08/2011 : 16:47:01
he is only about 2 month old now and we have only tried pinkies so far but im just about to try the tuna water thanks. oh and might sound daft but what is a mouse hopper? |
| Snakesitter |
Posted - 11/08/2011 : 19:52:47
Have you tried both mice and rats? How about scenting with chicken broth or tuna water?
If none of these work, try a live mouse hopper. It's like crack candy to a Brazilian Rainbow.
Please keep us posted on how it goes.... |
| uma_and_bill |
Posted - 11/08/2011 : 16:22:54
Still no luck getting him to eat and were sarting to get worried now. |
| Snakesitter |
Posted - 02/08/2011 : 00:21:35
Any luck? |
| uma_and_bill |
Posted - 27/07/2011 : 09:15:41
thats all good advice guys, im going to get up early tommorrow and warm mouse right up and see if i get a response :-) |
| Snakesitter |
Posted - 26/07/2011 : 00:37:58
^^^ Good to know! ^^^ |
| gmac |
Posted - 25/07/2011 : 23:57:27
quote:
Originally posted by uma_and_bill
and also its very ilegal in england :-)
no its not, in certain circumstances it is perfectly legal |
