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I just tried to feed my jungle for the first time since i got him about a week ago and he wont eat, he strikes but doesn't constrict or swallow. and i doing something wrong or should i just wait till next week to try again? he is 51 grams almost 4 months old
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Re: feeding
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Originally Posted by Christian Hernandez
I just tried to feed my jungle for the first time since i got him about a week ago and he wont eat, he strikes but doesn't constrict or swallow. and i doing something wrong or should i just wait till next week to try again? he is 51 grams almost 4 months old
Those are signs of a stressed snake that is defensively striking. I would hold feed for another week and try again.
Regards,
B
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Re: feeding
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Originally Posted by Simple Man
Those are signs of a stressed snake that is defensively striking. I would hold feed for another week and try again.
Regards,
B
I agree. Until then you should offer more areas for him to hide in, such as more foliage or an upside down bowl with a hole cut in the side.
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Re: feeding
Quote:
Originally Posted by Simple Man
Those are signs of a stressed snake that is defensively striking. I would hold feed for another week and try again.
Regards,
B
I agree. Until then you should offer more areas for him to hide in, such as more foliage or an upside down bowl with a hole cut in the side.
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Sorry, I don't know why this posted twice. I have no idea how to delete the second post.
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Ok so I added some Foliage to the tank and added a old black towel than i can drape down and cover half the tank. what do you thing? should i add anymore? or adjust its positioning?
http://i52.tinypic.com/345elhw.jpg
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Looks great, just give the snake space and time.
Try feeding with the lights dimmed (or off), at nighttime. If feeding F/T, make sure the feeder is warmed to body temperature.
Another option is leaving a dead feeder in the cage overnight. This works well for one of our BRBs, I just put it within his eyesight, and by morning he has eaten it.
If he skips a feeding, wait at least 5 days.
Don't worry until your snake starts losing weight. They can go a long time without food and still be healthy.
Good luck!
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One thing to think about is the type of feeder being offered.
My IJ will defensively bite a rat, but will constrict and eat a mouse.
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51g at 4 months iz a little on the small side.
what are you trying to feed him?
(Sorry if it was on another post, I'm on my cell right now)
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