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uma_and_bill
Snake mite
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 Posted - 12/09/2011 : 09:27:21
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| 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. |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
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Posted - 12/09/2011 : 21:48:21
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| 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.) |
Cliff Earle
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CDN_Blood
Rainbow oddball
Canada
489 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2011 : 00:43:39
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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  |
TODD
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uma_and_bill
Snake mite
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Posted - 13/09/2011 : 19:49:00
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| 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 |
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