Welcome Waffles...Originally Posted by zanic07
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It ate one adult mouse the day I got it home, but with it being soo thin I am worried about feeding it too large of a meal right away. I was thinking of feeding it 2 adult mice every 5 days for the next 10 - 15 days, then 1 50 gram rat every 7 days till its body condition improves. All the vet said when I called to set up my appointment was take it slow till the appointment. Does this seem like a good "take it slow" schedule or should I change it up. I plan on addressing the stuck eye caps tonight with a good soak and a wash cloth. Any recommendations on the stuck eye caps is also appreciated.
For reference my 8 month old male is also 300 grams and is eating 30 gram rats every 7 days.
That's a good sign that he ate an adult mouse on day one. Personally, I'd try feeding one adult mouse (not 2) every 7-10 days, while his body adjusts to eating on a regular basis. I agree w/ bcr229, to feed wet f/t if he'll accept them, & also adding a probiotic or herp. vitamins would likely help too. You really can't or shouldn't rush getting weight back on a snake like this- just be patient.
I'd do the same things mentioned with stuck shed or eye-caps too. Don't worry about this snake "catching up", just let him gradually eat & rehydrate. Snakes like this need time & "TLC"- I bet he makes a great recovery, thanks to you. Some day you'll look back & wonder if this is the same snake.
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