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Emaciated Topaz Corn

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jtroutt19

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Hey guys I work at a reputable pet store in Indianapolis, We found this little corn today that looks just horrible. I was allowed to take it home. Upon doing some research I found that it is a Topaz and really want to keep this guy alive. The housing is only temporary, just so everyone knows. What I need to know is how to keep it from dying. I don't know how old he is or how long its been since he has ate. Any advice will help. Was going to buy a pinkie tomorrow and feed him tomorrow night. Thanks in advance for any help.
 

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Not a topaz. This cute little guy is a normal.

He needs to be kept warm. As there is not enough room in there for a temperature gradient, I'd probably keep it at 80 degrees. Don't handle him. Keep him somewhere quiet, especially after he eats if he's willing to.
 
Ok.....

Several things.....

1st) warm spot...85* by way of a UTH (Under Tank Heater) with thermostat, cool spot room temp..mid 70's.

2nd) Get some Nutribac from Kathy Loves Website Cornutopia.

3rd) when you feed the Pinkie....you might want to slit it on the back....this will aid in the digestive process. you wanna help this guy as much as possible.

4th) Your li'l corn isn't a Topaz corn.

Edit: Shiari beat me to it!
 
I will take a better pic tomorrow. Had a local breeder tell me he was a topaz. But would love to get others opinions. Is tomorrow ok to try and feed him. Also At our store we feed live so thats what I was going to try. Live pinkie. Also got a ten gallon I am going to be getting set up in the next 2 days for him.
 
They will convert to frozen/Thawed fairly easily.... I'd go that rout while he's still a young'n.
 
I will let the breeder know. He used to do corns a while back now his main focus is Ball's. He told me he was going by the pics on VMSherp.com. Also was planing on buying both live and frozen tomorrow. I get em for dirt cheap since i work there.
 
could be anywhere from a month or two... to 6 months or more, depending on how much/often he was fed.
 
None that i can think of...Unless you are privy to it's hatch date. :)

corns can grow at different rates depending on How Much/How often they are fed. I've hatched babies.....all are fed on the same day...have been from the beginning.....Some weigh 40 grams...some weigh 60 grams...some Bigger still....

the environment they are in plays part in it as well.......
 
Not sure I'd describe him as "emaciated". He's certainly on the slim side but I've seen far worse. Don't think he's in any danger of fading away just yet :)
 
Will do, I'm at work today so I will pick up something better for it. We are thinking he was an escape. It happens, just not to often here. Thanks for all the info guys.
 
No feeding response to a frozen pinkie. We do not have any live pinkies till thurs. Should I just buy an anole to make sure he eats at this point or what? I left the pinkie in there for now but no interest in it.
 
jtroutt19 said:
No feeding response to a frozen pinkie. We do not have any live pinkies till thurs. Should I just buy an anole to make sure he eats at this point or what? I left the pinkie in there for now but no interest in it.
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You just found him a couple days ago right? Probably best to leave him be for at least a few days to a week or so before trying again. Give him a chance to de-stress and get used to his new environment. He's gotta feel secure before eating or he'll either refuse to eat, or even worse, regurge his meal.

I'm definitely no expert, but I've heard that too many failed feeding attempts too close together can eventually turn a snake off of that type of food as they get used to refusing it. Definitely want to avoid that outcome.
 
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