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uma_and_bill
Snake mite
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 Posted - 23/07/2011 : 22:24:38
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| 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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Welly
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 24/07/2011 : 10:31:59
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Just wait, if he is fairly new to you then it may take time.
Try warming them up a little bit more than normal, this helps mine.
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Zer0Sanguine
Snake mite
USA
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Posted - 24/07/2011 : 17:47:55
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| How old is your BRB?? I am assuming your feeding frozen thawed, If this is the case (also assuming its a baby) you might want to try a live feed or two I still have little Alucard on live feeding and ever since his shed he hasn't refused food Ill be switching to F/T sometime soon though i expect to have some problems so i have been hand feeding him so he gets used to me dangling his food. Of course im just a mite here so this isn't the most experienced advice im just going off of what I personally think and know im sure a higher ranking member will get to this but thats my advice for the mean time. hope it helps |
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uma_and_bill
Snake mite
10 Posts |
Posted - 24/07/2011 : 20:44:14
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| thanks but am just too much of a softie for live feeding so al just have to be persistant, and also its very ilegal in england :-) |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 25/07/2011 : 23:12:40
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They've tried to pass that law in the US as well, and (rightly) went down in flames. If they had their way, they'd legislate feeding snakes only carrots.
As for feeding, do not handle the snake for two days before a meal, feed at dusk with all the room lights off, and offer the meal piping hot (not room temp). Wiggle it a bit on the tongs to attract interest, and then leave the room for an hour and hopefully he'll eat for you. Good luck! |
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gmac
Grumpy Scots Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/07/2011 : 23:57:27
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Originally posted by uma_and_bill
and also its very ilegal in england :-)
no its not, in certain circumstances it is perfectly legal |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 26/07/2011 : 00:37:58
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| ^^^ Good to know! ^^^ |
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uma_and_bill
Snake mite
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Posted - 27/07/2011 : 09:15:41
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| thats all good advice guys, im going to get up early tommorrow and warm mouse right up and see if i get a response :-) |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2011 : 00:21:35
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| Any luck? |
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uma_and_bill
Snake mite
10 Posts |
Posted - 11/08/2011 : 16:22:54
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| Still no luck getting him to eat and were sarting to get worried now. |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 11/08/2011 : 19:52:47
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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.... |
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uma_and_bill
Snake mite
10 Posts |
Posted - 12/08/2011 : 16:47:01
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| 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? |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 12/08/2011 : 22:19:36
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| A mouse hopper is a fully weaned mouse, basically a teenager; they are known for "hopping" around the tank when excited. |
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flaboye
Hatchling
USA
178 Posts |
Posted - 19/08/2011 : 15:33:00
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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 :-) |
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uma_and_bill
Snake mite
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Posted - 08/09/2011 : 19:50:35
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| 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. |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 08/09/2011 : 20:34:48
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| What other strategies did you try? Good luck with the visit! |
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