Kalatoa 100% Pure SD Retic Progression (Pic heavy...)

[jmcrook]

Well that could be an idea for sure. She might have something bothering her face. I have no sympathy though for a 2 hour drive to the vet lol. The vet i use is about an hour drive into Seattle. There are a lot of closer exotic vets to me but Dr Bennett has come recommended by a few people and she has been taking care Harley, Rosey, Dottie and Allie when i had Allie.

Also like i mentioned, it might be you are doing the same thing i am doing with Caesar. Being so used to a certain size food item working until it doesnt work lol. I have been just blissfully feeding Caesar his jumbo rat until one day i noticed, it really left next to nothing for a lump. Thats why this past Saturday i gave him the 2XL guinea pig which left a lump but he still was cruising around afterwards.

And hopefully your buddy isnt right about 'Some retics just push, plain and simple'. If he's right, may god help you with Phyllis

I feel like you might be hitting the nail on the head with the comment about prey size. She was eating close to this same size rat last fall and has gained probably 8-10lbs since then. She might just be hungry?
At least you have options within the same state and within an hour drive for vets. The only registered reptile vet near me is in Alabama somewhere around 2 hours away if I remember correctly. Teaching 4 college classes a semester leaves very little time to make 4hr round trips to vets that possibly could cancel your appointment 15 minutes before you’re supposed to show up because the doctor is apparently scared of the size of your snake. Which I know isn’t an excuse for not visiting a vet, hence the off hand comment a while back about almost thinking to rehome her


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[Sauzo]

I feel like you might be hitting the nail on the head with the comment about prey size. She was eating close to this same size rat last fall and has gained probably 8-10lbs since then. She might just be hungry?
At least you have options within the same state and within an hour drive for vets. The only registered reptile vet near me is in Alabama somewhere around 2 hours away if I remember correctly. Teaching 4 college classes a semester leaves very little time to make 4hr round trips to vets that possibly could cancel your appointment 15 minutes before you’re supposed to show up because the doctor is apparently scared of the size of your snake. Which I know isn’t an excuse for not visiting a vet, hence the off hand comment a while back about almost thinking to rehome her


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You need a new vet. Knd of funny how an exotic vet is scared to see a large constrictor. When i was about to pull the trigger on a gila monster, i called my vet and she said she would be fine seeing gilas or beaded lizards. She said she doesnt seem that often as she doesnt have many of them as patients. She also likes big constrictors. Her and the staff loved to see Rosey. Guess they dont see many large constrictors as patients. Mostly stuff like geckos, ball pythons, bearded dragons, iguanas, small boas and the like. I told her i got a retic i will be bringing in one day for a check up and they were excited lol.

And maybe Phyllis just needs bigger food. Heck at this point, I'd probably just drink myself into a stupor and call it a day. You definitely are getting a workout with Phyllis. Caesar has been a church mouse the past few days. During the day, sleeping like an angel in his hide and during the night, just stretching out and maybe looking outside here and there.

[Skyrivers]

You need a new vet. Knd of funny how an exotic vet is scared to see a large constrictor. When i was about to pull the trigger on a gila monster, i called my vet and she said she would be fine seeing gilas or beaded lizards. She said she doesnt seem that often as she doesnt have many of them as patients. She also likes big constrictors. Her and the staff loved to see Rosey. Guess they dont see many large constrictors as patients. Mostly stuff like geckos, ball pythons, bearded dragons, iguanas, small boas and the like. I told her i got a retic i will be bringing in one day for a check up and they were excited lol.

And maybe Phyllis just needs bigger food. Heck at this point, I'd probably just drink myself into a stupor and call it a day. You definitely are getting a workout with Phyllis. Caesar has been a church mouse the past few days. During the day, sleeping like an angel in his hide and during the night, just stretching out and maybe looking outside here and there.

My exotic vet I use also enjoys seeing Rainbow and Lucy (my RTB). He is also a herp owner himself. He thought was awesome to see a retic with her color and pattern. I don't think he gets to see many of them but he did talk to me about making sure she gets plenty of exercise and handled regularly. He said most die from clogged arteries and fatty body if they don't have an active enclosure to take advantage of. He was so impressed with her personality also.


Rainbow is going on day 6 from last feeding. She was active yesterday and I was surprised her enclosure was not moved around this morning. Who knows what I will see when I get home. I might feed today or tomorrow if she will wait. She doesn't really push as much as moves things around.

[Reinz]

My vet enjoys the larger snakes Last time I was in he was telling about how it took 4 people to control a Burm. I could tell that he was really in to it.

[jmcrook]

And maybe Phyllis just needs bigger food. Heck at this point, I'd probably just drink myself into a stupor and call it a day. You definitely are getting a workout with Phyllis. Caesar has been a church mouse the past few days. During the day, sleeping like an angel in his hide and during the night, just stretching out and maybe looking outside here and there.

Just weighed one of her colossal rats. 419grams. Definitely the lowest end of the quoted weight range. She took her first 450gram rats a full year ago and she only weighed like 6lbs. She could probably take three of these no problem. I really gotta get my hands on some rabbits. Monster Feeders will definitely be my next feeder order


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[Gio]

Just weighed one of her colossal rats. 419grams. Definitely the lowest end of the quoted weight range. She took her first 450gram rats a full year ago and she only weighed like 6lbs. She could probably take three of these no problem. I really gotta get my hands on some rabbits. Monster Feeders will definitely be my next feeder order


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Monster Feeders looks to still be in business. I went to visit Matt a few years back when I began searching for SDs. I was also considering a cage from him. I believe he was in the middle of a divorce during that time and we lost communication.

I think his food prices are good and he has variety so I hope things go your way.

[Sauzo]

Just weighed one of her colossal rats. 419grams. Definitely the lowest end of the quoted weight range. She took her first 450gram rats a full year ago and she only weighed like 6lbs. She could probably take three of these no problem. I really gotta get my hands on some rabbits. Monster Feeders will definitely be my next feeder order


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If you order from them, let me know how you like the quality and packing. If i ever break down and get my mini chest freezer, I'll need to stock up on rabbits for Caesar as i think jumbo rats are getting on the small side and i dont feel like feeding him 2 jumbo rats. Last time i weighed Caesar's jumbo rats, they were about 350ish grams. Those are the biggest the pet shop gets other than guinea pigs and the reptile shop about an hour from me has rabbits now again, so hopefully they have ones small enough for Caesar.

And on a side note, Caesar was extra 'loving' last night. He really wanted the petting and sat there on my arm while i pet him. After about 15 mins, i got tired and went to go sit down and he started coming out of the cage to follow me lol. i got up and went back over and started petting him again and he went back to laying down in the cage next to my arm. I swear, i have never seen a snake like Caesar. You think reptiles are these cold blooded things that dont care but i swear Caesar acts like a dog sometimes haha. Couple days ago though, he was cranky about something and wanted nothing to do with me. Gave me stank eye when i lifted his hide to look for a piss and wandered away when i went to give him pettings. He wants stuff his way, not yours lol.

[Skyrivers]

I think your Caesar is great. Is great he enjoys attention.

If you order from them, let me know how you like the quality and packing. If i ever break down and get my mini chest freezer, I'll need to stock up on rabbits for Caesar as i think jumbo rats are getting on the small side and i dont feel like feeding him 2 jumbo rats. Last time i weighed Caesar's jumbo rats, they were about 350ish grams. Those are the biggest the pet shop gets other than guinea pigs and the reptile shop about an hour from me has rabbits now again, so hopefully they have ones small enough for Caesar.

And on a side note, Caesar was extra 'loving' last night. He really wanted the petting and sat there on my arm while i pet him. After about 15 mins, i got tired and went to go sit down and he started coming out of the cage to follow me lol. i got up and went back over and started petting him again and he went back to laying down in the cage next to my arm. I swear, i have never seen a snake like Caesar. You think reptiles are these cold blooded things that dont care but i swear Caesar acts like a dog sometimes haha. Couple days ago though, he was cranky about something and wanted nothing to do with me. Gave me stank eye when i lifted his hide to look for a piss and wandered away when i went to give him pettings. He wants stuff his way, not yours lol.

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[Sauzo]

I think your Caesar is great. Is great he enjoys attention.

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Usually in the evening. During the day, if you remove the hide he is in, he will push your hand away and give you stank eye. And if that doesnt work, he wanders off to the other side of the cage.

Last night though before his petting session, i noticed he was pushing bad. I slid open a door and i immediately found out why. He had taken a huge poop in the back corner behind his cool hide. Once i got that cleaned up, i left a door open to air out and gave him his petting session. After the 2 petting sessions, i was able to sit down and watch tv as he was content to just sit with his head on the litter dam for about 2-3 hours until i went to bed and closed up his doors.

[Stearns84]

Usually in the evening. During the day, if you remove the hide he is in, he will push your hand away and give you stank eye. And if that doesnt work, he wanders off to the other side of the cage.

Last night though before his petting session, i noticed he was pushing bad. I slid open a door and i immediately found out why. He had taken a huge poop in the back corner behind his cool hide. Once i got that cleaned up, i left a door open to air out and gave him his petting session. After the 2 petting sessions, i was able to sit down and watch tv as he was content to just sit with his head on the litter dam for about 2-3 hours until i went to bed and closed up his doors.

I can't seem to not fall asleep noe when I watch tv at night and I'm only 34. I can't trust myself leaving a cage open.

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