chelzzer
09-30-2013, 09:08 PM
Right so. I hatched out a couple Corns (from a friend's clutch - I wanted the experience of hatching some out but I don't have any breeding snakes, so I got myself an incubator and she graciously gave me two eggs) in mid June, and I have never had so much frustration in my life! They are definitely giving me a run for my money (and sanity) as far as feeding goes. Both are Stripe morphs.
Baby Numero Uno - Female:
5 meals on her own so far. One in July, and now eating perfectly for the past 5 feedings (1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th) . She started out really fussy, was force fed through August to keep up her weight, but now she's hammering them down no problem. All good in the hood with this one.
Baby Number Two - Male:
I have never had my patience tested so much in my life, let me tell you!! Hasn't taken a single meal on his own. I have been able to force feed him, still occasionally offering a f/t pinky to see if he will take it. Nope! For this little guy I have tried f/t, boiled, warmed the pinky up to a considerable higher temp than normal, braining, half pinks, scented with ivory soap, and even live (not that I normally do - I always feed f/t but I'm trying anything at this point. Pinky was removed after a supervised 10 minute visit with Mr.Snake who showed zero interest) but I still haven't had any luck! At the moment he is being force fed mouse tails (from the f/t mice being given to my adult Corn, ahah) rolled in vitamins to keep him going. I'm really at a loss here and don't know what else to try. I am unable to try feeding or scenting with lizard/gecko as none of my local shops offer any feeder types - only beardies, leos, and cresties.
I am completely out of ideas for this guy. I don't want to give up on him either, but I'm not sure what else to try. Are there perhaps some techniques I'm not able to come up with? Is it maybe a pointless battle and the little guy will never eat on his own? My husbandry is correct... Aspen shavings, proper temp ranges, ample hiding spots and water dish, etc. I place him in a separate tupperware container to feed (as I do with my adult) - should I perhaps try feeding him in the tank he lives in?! Ouf. I need some help here, guys. Like I said I don't wanna give up on the little guy but it feels like I'm fighting an uphill battle here... :headbang:
Baby Numero Uno - Female:
5 meals on her own so far. One in July, and now eating perfectly for the past 5 feedings (1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th) . She started out really fussy, was force fed through August to keep up her weight, but now she's hammering them down no problem. All good in the hood with this one.
Baby Number Two - Male:
I have never had my patience tested so much in my life, let me tell you!! Hasn't taken a single meal on his own. I have been able to force feed him, still occasionally offering a f/t pinky to see if he will take it. Nope! For this little guy I have tried f/t, boiled, warmed the pinky up to a considerable higher temp than normal, braining, half pinks, scented with ivory soap, and even live (not that I normally do - I always feed f/t but I'm trying anything at this point. Pinky was removed after a supervised 10 minute visit with Mr.Snake who showed zero interest) but I still haven't had any luck! At the moment he is being force fed mouse tails (from the f/t mice being given to my adult Corn, ahah) rolled in vitamins to keep him going. I'm really at a loss here and don't know what else to try. I am unable to try feeding or scenting with lizard/gecko as none of my local shops offer any feeder types - only beardies, leos, and cresties.
I am completely out of ideas for this guy. I don't want to give up on him either, but I'm not sure what else to try. Are there perhaps some techniques I'm not able to come up with? Is it maybe a pointless battle and the little guy will never eat on his own? My husbandry is correct... Aspen shavings, proper temp ranges, ample hiding spots and water dish, etc. I place him in a separate tupperware container to feed (as I do with my adult) - should I perhaps try feeding him in the tank he lives in?! Ouf. I need some help here, guys. Like I said I don't wanna give up on the little guy but it feels like I'm fighting an uphill battle here... :headbang: