i would recommend a much, much smaller hide. get two of them, identical, one on the hot side one on the cool side.
also, what is that substrate?
JonV
i used coconut fiber
02-20-2009, 02:31 PM
southb
Re: 3 weeks
I would really not worry that much, I know I did once but I've gotten to where I know they will start sometime. I've got an adult het pied that hasn't eatten since I've had him. Thats makes over five months.
02-20-2009, 03:43 PM
SatanicIntention
Re: 3 weeks
6-12qt tub, small 4-6" clay/plastic planter saucer, water bowl on other side. Temps 94-95 warm side, 83-85 cool side, leave her completely alone for a week to a week and a half and keep her in a dark area such as the bottom of a closet. Do not mess with her.
After the week is up, pre-scent the room with a live mouse hopper or small adult mouse. Stick it in a critter keeper next to the snake's tub for 30 minutes or so. Keep the room dark.
If you notice her sticking her head out of the hide, drop the mouse in. If she's not, wait another week.
If she is lurking, open the tub, drop the mouse in by the water bowl, close the tub, turn the lights off and LEAVE THE ROOM. Wait 30 minutes to an hour and go check on her. Don't jostle the tub too much.
This is what generally works for me when I have a little one who decides he/she is shy. They eventually get the point that no, I actually won't eat them... LOL
02-20-2009, 05:15 PM
zombie&lemons
Re: 3 weeks
sounds like a good idea
so put the hopper in the water tub?
02-20-2009, 05:27 PM
rabernet
Re: 3 weeks
In BY the water bowl.
02-20-2009, 05:36 PM
RobbinRN
Re: 3 weeks
Has she had her first vet checkup? I am a firm believer in new snakes going to vet for establishment of care. If protozoa are the culprit (very common...nothing to be alarmed about), you would be amazed at what a dose of Flagyl does for the appetite :)
Oh yeah....and what everybody else said, too!
Robbin
02-21-2009, 12:33 AM
zombie&lemons
Re: 3 weeks
cool anyone wanna donate some money to me so i can take her to the vet its only 40 bucks haha
02-21-2009, 09:35 AM
rabernet
Re: 3 weeks
Quote:
Originally Posted by zombie&lemons
cool anyone wanna donate some money to me so i can take her to the vet its only 40 bucks haha
No.
Fix her husbandry issues - you'll be amazed how much it helps.
02-21-2009, 02:44 PM
zombie&lemons
Re: 3 weeks
Quote:
Originally Posted by rabernet
No.
Fix her husbandry issues - you'll be amazed how much it helps.
