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Old 08-19-2007, 11:37 PM   #15 (permalink)
garterking
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Re: expert help needed

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Originally Posted by Cazador View Post
Hey Mike,
If you're comfortable doing so, I'd go ahead and give him something to eat (ie. force-feeding). If you're not comfortable, I'd just separate them and keep trying for another week, but force-feeding should be on your mind. Send me a PM if you need any more help than has been described in the articles section (http://www.thamnophis.com/caresheets...=Force_Feeding).

Definitely have a look at the underside (ventral side) of the snake to see if it is convex. If it is underweight, it's time to act. Personally, I'd force-feed something small that has been given a vitamin supplement... even a drop of vitamin into the mouth of a dead fish will suffice.
Rick
WELCOME BACK CAZ, I think we've all missed you. Hope everything went well for you.

Good news to report. My boy knocked back 2 nightcrawlers Saturday and another today. Kinda small for him, but hopefully the start of better things. Thanks for everyones help.

Mike
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