Re: Rainbow is my new SunTiger female reticulated python progression.
Re: Rainbow is my new SunTiger female reticulated python progression.
2 days later and that guinea pig is still leaving a noticeable bump inside of her. She came out to grab a quick drink. I'm beginning to think it was a little big for her?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...af1da5b21b.jpg
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Re: Rainbow is my new SunTiger female reticulated python progression.
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Skyrivers
She'll be fine, I'd just give it a few extra days between feedings.
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Re: Rainbow is my new SunTiger female reticulated python progression.
Checked on her this morning. Still in a food coma. Just made sure she was still breathing. She popped her head out and then went back into her hide. I have seen her drink a couple of times yesterday. I am sure she is working on making a heck of a poop. I think the next time I feed her will be something smaller. This is day 4 after feeding her. Still a sizeable lump inside her. She seams to be growing longer than bigger around. I wonder how much length she is putting on? She has already hit the 10' mark.
Re: Rainbow is my new SunTiger female reticulated python progression.
So I tried to feed yesterday. She showed no interest. Today is day 14. I offered another guanine pig and after an hour still no interest. Then offered a small rabbit and after an hour no interest. I then broke down and offered her a jumbo rat. No interest. This was over the course of 4 hours. She is simply not hungry is my only guess. Will wait till next Friday to offer again unless she destroys her cage. She has already pooped out the fur of the guanine pig so I know that she is empty. The fur is the last thing that comes out. I only handled her once this week and that was Tuesday. Might let her alone a few more days and see what happens then. She might be slowing down on growing? IDK. Not stressed about it yet. If she doesn't eat next week I will offer her a chicken. I know she loves chickens. I consider chickens more of a treat than a meal and don't offer them often. My fear is that the guanine pig was to big and made her feel bad and now not wanting to eat as a result. That is just me being silly though. LOL. Tell me your thoughts.
Re: Rainbow is my new SunTiger female reticulated python progression.
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craigafrechette
Is the guinea pig you're offering as big as the previous one you were concerned was too big?
Almost a pound and half smaller. Also offered smaller end on the other prey items. She did not even investigate the prey. No food response at all.
Re: Rainbow is my new SunTiger female reticulated python progression.
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Originally Posted by
Skyrivers
Almost a pound and half smaller. Also offered smaller end on the other prey items. She did not even investigate the prey. No food response at all.
Ok, I kinda figured, but figured it couldn't hurt to ask.
My best guess (although I don't have retic experience) is she's simply not hungry yet. A lump that large, and still noticeable 4 days later should be enough to sustain the snake for longer than 14 days.
I'd just wait her out. Also, offering multiple prey items over 4 hours could be more of a hindrance than help.
Re: Rainbow is my new SunTiger female reticulated python progression.
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Originally Posted by
craigafrechette
Ok, I kinda figured, but figured it couldn't hurt to ask.
My best guess (although I don't have retic experience) is she's simply not hungry yet. A lump that large, and still noticeable 4 days later should be enough to sustain the snake for longer than 14 days.
I'd just wait her out. Also, offering multiple prey items over 4 hours could be more of a hindrance than help.
Yeah, not freaked out. She is healthy. She will get hungry again eventually. At almost 11 feet now she might also be slowing down growing also. 22 lbs was her last recorded weight. Just documenting her progress and eating habits. Trust me, when she is hungry you know! LOL.
Re: Rainbow is my new SunTiger female reticulated python progression.
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Originally Posted by
Skyrivers
Yeah, not freaked out. She is healthy. She will get hungry again eventually. At almost 11 feet now she might also be slowing down growing also. 22 lbs was her last recorded weight. Just documenting her progress and eating habits. Trust me, when she is hungry you know! LOL.
A lady after my own heart;) she is getting to be one big lady just more to cuddle I guess:P
