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Blackcat
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 20/08/2012 : 20:09:48
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Having had no 'real' problems with Indigo my male BRB he now decides to test me.
Living conditions:
Kept in a RUB on newspaper with plenty of hiding places, a moist hide, water bowls.
Temps: high 81F, low 76F
Humidity is never lower than 86%
I will add that the high end temp does reach between 82 and 83F on occasion but usually 81F and never had issues previously.
I decided it was time to move him up a size to what was called Rat Chubs (weight approx 14g)so not huge.
Fed on 13/08/2012 and has not been handled until yesterday 19/08/2012
I found the following this morning:
Definately looks to me like a regurge.
Question: Is this due to the increase in food size, nothing else has changed and I thought I had left plenty of time before handling.
Should I increase the high end temp?
Is now being left well alone due to regurge.
I will also add he last shed on 17/07/2012 so is very likey due to shed again soon - could this be a contribution?
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CDN_Blood
Rainbow oddball
Canada
489 Posts |
Posted - 20/08/2012 : 21:16:58
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| What is the plant fibre type material seen in these images? Aspen? Straw? <scratches head> |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 20/08/2012 : 21:27:27
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| It's definitely a regurg. Regurgs can be triggered by many things, but if nothing in his environment has changed, it's likely due to too large of a meal (five days between feeding and handling should have been fine). Hold off on feeding to give his gut fauna time to recover. Wait double the normal feeding period, then offer a meal half the size of normal. If he keeps that down, repeat. And please keep us posted! |
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Blackcat
Hatchling
United Kingdom
341 Posts |
Posted - 20/08/2012 : 21:49:37
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Originally posted by CDN_Blood
What is the plant fibre type material seen in these images? Aspen? Straw? <scratches head>
Oops - should have said I had cleaned out his moist hide and thrown every thing out, then decided I should take a photo or two so retrieved newspaper from my rubbish bin.
Thought I had removed all traces of moss and other 'foreign' particles before taking photo.
Hope that clears things up for you CDN
Snakesitter - I had planned on leaving in peace for 10 days before offering to feed again, only going in to change water and spot clean if needed. Would it be better to leave for 14 days before trying again, and will definately only offer a rat pinkie.
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IncurableFlirt
Yearling
USA
516 Posts |
Posted - 21/08/2012 : 03:59:40
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| Awww, poor little guy. Got himself an upset tummy. :( Definitely follow Snakesitter's advice. He wrote a fantastic article on reguring here: http://www.therainbowboa.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=466 and there are some great suggestions. :) Hope this helps and he's back to eating normally for you very very soon! |
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Blackcat
Hatchling
United Kingdom
341 Posts |
Posted - 21/08/2012 : 09:52:43
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Originally posted by IncurableFlirt
Awww, poor little guy. Got himself an upset tummy. :( Definitely follow Snakesitter's advice. He wrote a fantastic article on reguring here: http://www.therainbowboa.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=466 and there are some great suggestions. :) Hope this helps and he's back to eating normally for you very very soon!
Thanks for the link Incurable
Some great information - all taken on board.
Will definately leave him longer than the 10 days - had been baseing my treatment on what I have done in the past for my corn snakes.
I too hope he is back to 'normal' soon. |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 22/08/2012 : 21:40:16
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If you follow the advice above -- longer delays and smaller food -- all should be fine. :-) Please keep us updated!
(Incurable: I'd forgotten I'd posted that here! Good memory!) |
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Edited by - Snakesitter on 22/08/2012 21:41:27 |
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Blackcat
Hatchling
United Kingdom
341 Posts |
Posted - 22/08/2012 : 22:04:50
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The advice will be followed - no point in asking for advice if 'one' is not going to take it on board, particularly when it is provided by experienced keepers.
So far Indigo has remained in his warm moist hide and is not venturing out - but I do think he is going to shed some time soon and hiding in his moist hide is normal for him when about to shed.
It is also appreciated that people wish to be kept updated - it is what makes this forum one of my favourites |
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smart bunny
Hatchling
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Posted - 23/08/2012 : 10:21:52
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OMG that is DISGUSTING lol!!!!!
Poor little Indigo, hope he recovers quickly xxx |
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Blackcat
Hatchling
United Kingdom
341 Posts |
Posted - 23/08/2012 : 11:13:29
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Originally posted by smart bunny
OMG that is DISGUSTING lol!!!!!
Poor little Indigo, hope he recovers quickly xxx
I did put a warning up for 'graphic' lol.
Indigo is definately in blue - took a quick peek this morning and is looking very pale - hopefully he will venture out again once shed.
He has then got to wait until 3rd sept for his next feed.
I will probably keep him back on rat pinks for some considerable time, rather that than another regurge. |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 24/08/2012 : 20:51:11
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| I agree, better safe sorry! Glad to hear he's otherwise well. |
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IncurableFlirt
Yearling
USA
516 Posts |
Posted - 26/08/2012 : 06:08:56
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Incurable: I'd forgotten I'd posted that here! Good memory!
I wish they'd sticky it. It's a great post and really helpful when people aren't sure what to do with their RBs when they've had a regurge. ;)
Forgot to say....you are welcome for the link, Blackcat. :) Glad I could help. ;) |
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Edited by - IncurableFlirt on 26/08/2012 06:09:39 |
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Blackcat
Hatchling
United Kingdom
341 Posts |
Posted - 28/08/2012 : 13:56:30
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I agree about it should be a sticky.
Well Indigo has shed so hopefully he will start to venture out and explore again - still no food for another week.
I can also stop worrying about Ruby and her 'larger' meal - she was fed 7 days ago, I handled yesterday and no regurge |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 29/08/2012 : 20:55:32
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| Good for Ruby! Indigo will get there soon enough, don't worry. |
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Blackcat
Hatchling
United Kingdom
341 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2012 : 10:17:49
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Indigo was out and about round his RUB last night, so obviously 'feeling' better.
All the others acting 'normal' - just waiting for Orinoco to shed.
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 31/08/2012 : 21:43:42
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Yeah!!! :D
(Edit: did I really just hit 2000 posts?!) |
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Edited by - Snakesitter on 31/08/2012 21:44:14 |
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Graphic photo warning!
