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Re: Feeding problems
hmmm. i dig my hoggie up out of her little burrows then precent for 30 minutes. i use a pair of foreceps and dangle the fuzzy in front of mine and it takes it everytime. keep tryin! good luck.
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Re: Feeding problems
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Originally Posted by spaceturtle
with a 25watt white light bulb over a 10gal. For a while I had it on a timer, but I figured the temps were getting too low at night (around 70) so now the light is on 24/7.
The white light is on 24/7? If so, that could be part of the problem, no day/night cycle can cause stress and throw her system out of whack.
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Re: Feeding problems
I gave her a night cycle at first but decided to leave it on 24/7 since I was afraid that her night time temps might be getting too low. Without the lamp on, her tank goes down to low 70s. When it's on, its about 90-95 warm side and 80-85 cool. Should I start using my timer again even though it gets that cold at night?
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Re: Feeding problems
Hi,
Actually your best bet would be to change the type of bulb to one that wouldn't disturb her while keeping the heat up and relying on ambient light in the room to give her a day/night cycle I think.
dr del
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Re: Feeding problems
Thanks, I will give that a try.
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Re: Feeding problems
I tried a live fuzzy the other day and all she did was hiss and mock strike at it. She seemed incredibly stressed out so I removed it after a few hours. I'm not sure what the deal is but she's just not interested in food right now. I haven't handled her at all lately and have switched to a CHE w/ ambient light provided the day/night cycle. Husbandry is as spot on as I can get it but she's not hungry. She did lose 2 grams and it's been over a month since she ate last. Should I take her to vet?
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Re: Feeding problems
hmmm, your snake could be a wild baby, their nature food is usually toads, try rubbing a pinkie with a toad, i have heard that works with hoggies.
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Re: Feeding problems
mine went off feed for a while right after i got her. i waited a month or so and then offered again. i feed frozen/thawed but she hates when i feed it to her. she gets stressed out and hisses. so i just put the pink on a plastic container lid and leave it in there for the day. if she eats, she eats.
mine too just went off feed. ive herd from some people that even though cage temps don't change, they will go into a semi-hibernation and not eat.
don't sweat it. try again in a week. and leave the room.
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Re: Feeding problems
Like dr del said changing the bulb for the night cycle might help with stress. Both infrared and black bulbs are widely available and would provide heat without disrupting the night/day cycle. When I switched my BP over to f/t it would go several weeks between feedings. I started putting the warmed f/t feeder under the heat lamp for about twenty before trying to feed. If the snake doesn't go after it right away I put the mouse back under the lamp and try again in about twenty minutes. So far my BP has not missed a feeding with this method, and only twice have I had to place it under the bulb a second time. Keep on trying various methods and advice and you should find one that works.
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Re: Feeding problems
Update: It's been 3 months and she's still not eaten. Last feeding was on 7/23. Each time I try to introduce food, she gets stressed out and starts hissing and striking. Her husbandry has been spot on using the recommendations here. She is kept 90warm / 80 cool with a ceramic heater emitter to maintain natural day/light cycle and about 30-40% humidity.
I've tried every feeding method I can possibly think of. I've scented with tuna, chicken broth, and even sardine juice. I've tried leaving it overnight, I've tried removing water for a few days, I've tried using live feeders, I've tried all sorts of stuff. However, I'll keep trying and hopefully luck will strike.
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