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    Re: Russian Rat Regurgitated

    Quote Originally Posted by hilabeans View Post
    I do have Nutribac. I posted on the elaphe schrenckii FB board and was advised trying live in 5 days, so that's what I'll try next with the Nutribac. Temps are perfect and he looks healthy otherwise. No signs of external parasites, no changes to enclosure, no obvious signs of shed yet - but it could be coming.

    I have an exotic vet in town and that will be my next resort if he refuses live, I just worry about stressing him too much. Not sure how long such a tiny little thing can go without eating. Dec. 13 was his last consumed meal. I think because he was such a voracious eater before, and they are known for being such great eaters, the no-eating thing is really upsetting me. But I'm trying to be patient. I just worry about him being so young and small at only 13.7 grams. I would be so devastated if something happened to him.
    Well, they are small to begin with, so for him, that is still in the "ok" range. He hasn't lost a huge amount by far.

    If you do go the route of the vet, bring your Nutribac with you. Perhaps your vet can syringe a bit of nutribac slush into him while there. IF the vet recommends that, of course.

    I'm hesitant to advise anything more drastic as of yet (like you doing the syringing at home) because at this point the stress may be worse then just a bit more patience and trying live pinks.

    Don't panic to much just yet and don't beat yourself up. You are doing all you can. You have more options if the live feeding doesn't work.

    One step at a time.

    I'm crossing fingers and toes over here, that he will eat and get back "to normal".
    Zina

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