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Is my snake okay?

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  • 03-02-2012, 09:44 PM
    Solarsoldier001
    Is my snake okay?
    My boyfriends snakes eating habits hasnt lately been so good. I'm just wondering if her eating is something to be worried about.

    Here it is


    Nov. 27 ate a small rat
    Dec. 04 ate a small rat
    Dec. 05 weighted in at 784 grams
    Dec. 09 ate a medium rat
    Dec. 14 ate a medium rat
    Dec. 18 ate a medium rat
    Dec. 22 ate a medium rat
    Dec. 28 rejected a medium rat
    Jan. 01 weighed in at 952 grams (keep in mind she didn't eat for about 10 days so this weight can be empty)
    Jan. 05 rejected a medium rat
    Jan. 13 ate a medium rat
    Jan. 18 ate a medium rat
    Jan. 25 ate a medium rat
    Feb. 02 weighed in at 952 grams (Now really sure why she didn't gain... she ate 3 times before this weight)
    Feb. 04 rejected a medium rat
    Feb. 12 rejected a medium rat
    Feb. 19 rejected a medium rat
    Feb. 27 rejected a medium rat
    Mar. 01 weighed in at 908 grams

    So only lost 44 grams in 2 months. But I still want you opinions. Thanks
  • 03-02-2012, 09:46 PM
    Skittles1101
    My male pastel refused for 8 weeks straight, then took a small mouse one week and is now refusing again. He's lost at least 100 grams...I wouldn't worry, they do this often this time of year.
  • 03-03-2012, 12:58 AM
    ExotixTowing
    In the wild I'm pretty sure they are like a gator or croc... in captivity gators and crocs will not be fed during the off season,(Winter Months)

    Think about what your snake does all day.... sleep move a little and sleep some more !

    Correct me if I am wrong but I see this as normal.
  • 03-03-2012, 11:42 AM
    Mike41793
    Seems pretty normal to me. He is of breeding size so hes prolly pissed you dont have a girlfriend for him lol!
  • 03-03-2012, 10:42 PM
    Solarsoldier001
    Re: Is my snake okay?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mike41793 View Post
    Seems pretty normal to me. He is of breeding size so hes prolly pissed you dont have a girlfriend for him lol!

    Sorry it's a girl... her name is fluffy... maybe PMS lol
  • 03-03-2012, 10:45 PM
    Mike41793
    Re: Is my snake okay?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Solarsoldier001 View Post
    Sorry it's a girl... her name is fluffy... maybe PMS lol

    Then she needs a boyfriend lol!
  • 03-03-2012, 11:11 PM
    Solarsoldier001
    Re: Is my snake okay?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mike41793 View Post
    Then she needs a boyfriend lol!

    she has them... but she's not big enough for them yet... therefore she's creating her own PMS all on her own lol haha
  • 03-03-2012, 11:24 PM
    Mike41793
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Solarsoldier001 View Post
    she has them... but she's not big enough for them yet... therefore she's creating her own PMS all on her own lol haha

    Hahaha rofl
  • 03-03-2012, 11:32 PM
    DooLittle
    Re: Is my snake okay?
    Seems pretty normal to me. I don't think you are doing bad if she is eating a medium rat every 5 days or so. My adult male will eat a medium rat every 2 weeks or so. They can go off feed this time if year. They just like to stress us out, they will survive though.
  • 03-03-2012, 11:35 PM
    Solarsoldier001
    Re: Is my snake okay?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by DrDooLittle View Post
    Seems pretty normal to me. I don't think you are doing bad if she is eating a medium rat every 5 days or so. My adult male will eat a medium rat every 2 weeks or so. They can go off feed this time if year. They just like to stress us out, they will survive though.

    It's just so odd when you have two normals side by side and one eats like a pig and the other refuses every week for 5-6 weeks straight... and they both have the same temps and the same hide system... woman are so difficult to understand sometimes... X/
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