dj
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Post by dj on Apr 22, 2007 16:02:10 GMT -5
Hi everyone, i have a 9 month old amel/normal corn snake that has been having troubles eating. Its like she isn't interested in the mouse. I have been trying to tease her with it but she will just slither away. Two weeks ago i thought she wouldn't eat because she was about to shed, but the last time i tried to feed her she didn't take it. It seems like she will only eat every two weeks. does this mean i am over feeding her. does any one have any suggestions.
Dj H.
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alex
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Post by alex on Apr 22, 2007 17:50:55 GMT -5
Have you tried just leaving her quietly in a smaller container with a dead mouse overnight? Some of my younger snakes have been quite shy (corns, cowsuckers, trinkets, etc) and I've just left them in tupperwares over night and not fussed around and usually they eat
If you want to make it especially tempting, crack open the skull and smear some brain down the nose, or rip the skin over the throat to expose thyroids and a bit of blood. A lot of my fussy snakes really like thyroid.
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Post by vanderkm on Apr 25, 2007 14:07:43 GMT -5
Young adults will ofen cycle in the spring and males will go off feed seeking mates, females if they are about to lay. They can lay slugs (infertile eggs) even if they have not been with a male. They are often more active - appear to be searching the cage and anxious in either of these situations. This would be unusual for a snake that is only 9 months old, usually it is when they are in their second year, but is something to consider.
Beyond that, the advice to give a secure feeding location and offer prey with brain material exposed will sometimes work to tempt them. Make sure your environment is not too cool or too hot - extra heat will really put snakes off food and if they are in a tank near a window it could be that temps are too high.
Let us know how it is progressing,
mary v.
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Post by maxine on Apr 27, 2007 22:48:00 GMT -5
Hey it is DJ's mom, Maxine, the tank is a little hot so we will try and lower the temp then try and feed her.
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dj
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Post by dj on Sept 8, 2007 21:39:29 GMT -5
I have good news. She is eating good now but she isnt aggressive. Is that bad?
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Post by vanderkm on Sept 26, 2007 13:57:46 GMT -5
That is generally a good thing - the aggression might have been coming from her being frustrated at not being able to be comfortable in her home. Our corns normally do not show any aggession - they are very calm and placid snakes. They are quick to strike a prey item when they are hungry, but they do not show aggression toward people.
Sounds like your girl is doing fine,
mary v.
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dj
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Post by dj on Nov 2, 2007 23:38:42 GMT -5
well no she was never aggressive towards me but sh4e isnt aggressive when eating...
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