Checkered's first pinky! - Page 2

adamanteus · 12-16-2007, 06:42 PM

Greg, I think your Squiggles is still too small for a whole pinky.... try splitting one lengthways, rather than trying a full one.

gregmonsta · 12-16-2007, 06:50 PM

have tried the half pinky today ... he went for the trout instead

I'll slowly wean him onto them ... had wondered tho .... he did manage the fish real good ....

I'll work on him .... where can I get a pinky-sized guppy suit???

adamanteus · 12-16-2007, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregmonsta

where can I get a pinky-sized guppy suit???

Just rub the pinky all over the guppy..... when it takes on the scent, Squiggles won't be able to resist!

Loren · 12-16-2007, 08:09 PM

I'll try to measure my checkered- he's pretty tiny yet. You wouldnt think he was big enough for a pinky by looking at him. I breed my own mice, so I hand picked the smallest newborn pinky I could find, them rinsed it off before rubbing it with a guppy. I also fed him 2 small guppies first to get him in the mood to eat. Might try again tonight if I get time.
Well, I got to get back to the reptile room now.

Loren · 12-16-2007, 11:18 PM

Success! took another one tonight. Tried it "natural" first- no luck. Washed it and scented it with a guppy- fed him the guppy, then offered the pinky, and he took it right away. Went down alot faster than the first one.

Greg, I didnt measure him, but heres a size reference- the pen is 6 " long. I took this after he ate.

drache · 12-17-2007, 05:00 AM

Loren
I totally love that photo - with the loop and the little tail squiggle like a backwards Q
it's funny too how the pinkie looks like something from the window display of a japanese noodle shop
the whole pic has that sort of super-real appearance

zirliz · 12-17-2007, 06:49 AM

My Orochi also a checkered garter is a similar size so took pinkies natuarally once she was big enough, I got her the morning she was born so have a very soft spot for her.

gregmonsta · 12-17-2007, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loren

Success! took another one tonight. Tried it "natural" first- no luck. Washed it and scented it with a guppy- fed him the guppy, then offered the pinky, and he took it right away. Went down alot faster than the first one.

Greg, I didnt measure him, but heres a size reference- the pen is 6 " long. I took this after he ate.

Groovy

he's got a little bit on Squiggles ... a few months and it's pinkie time.

tikichick · 12-17-2007, 03:23 PM

Lol, I love the happy look on Checkered's face!

Lori P · 12-17-2007, 06:25 PM

He looks just like I looked at my mom's birthday dinner this past weekend. LOL

12-16-2007, 06:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
adamanteus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheshire. (Near Manchester). Posts: 9,102	Re: Checkered's first pinky! Greg, I think your Squiggles is still too small for a whole pinky.... try splitting one lengthways, rather than trying a full one. __________________ James.

12-16-2007, 06:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
gregmonsta "Fourth shed, A Success" Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 805	Re: Checkered's first pinky! have tried the half pinky today ... he went for the trout instead I'll slowly wean him onto them ... had wondered tho .... he did manage the fish real good .... I'll work on him .... where can I get a pinky-sized guppy suit??? __________________ 1.1.0 Oregon red-spot 1.0.0 Red-sided 1.0.0 Plains http://www.myspace.com/thresholdsicks

12-16-2007, 08:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
Loren Old and wise snake Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: U.S. Posts: 1,046	Re: Checkered's first pinky! I'll try to measure my checkered- he's pretty tiny yet. You wouldnt think he was big enough for a pinky by looking at him. I breed my own mice, so I hand picked the smallest newborn pinky I could find, them rinsed it off before rubbing it with a guppy. I also fed him 2 small guppies first to get him in the mood to eat. Might try again tonight if I get time. Well, I got to get back to the reptile room now.

12-16-2007, 11:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
Loren Old and wise snake Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: U.S. Posts: 1,046	Re: Checkered's first pinky! Success! took another one tonight. Tried it "natural" first- no luck. Washed it and scented it with a guppy- fed him the guppy, then offered the pinky, and he took it right away. Went down alot faster than the first one. Greg, I didnt measure him, but heres a size reference- the pen is 6 " long. I took this after he ate.

12-17-2007, 05:00 AM	#16 (permalink)
drache Ophiuchus rhea Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 4,852	Re: Checkered's first pinky! Loren I totally love that photo - with the loop and the little tail squiggle like a backwards Q it's funny too how the pinkie looks like something from the window display of a japanese noodle shop the whole pic has that sort of super-real appearance __________________ rhea "Life is just one damn thing after another." Mark Twain

12-17-2007, 06:49 AM	#17 (permalink)
zirliz "First shed, A Success" Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 103	Re: Checkered's first pinky! My Orochi also a checkered garter is a similar size so took pinkies natuarally once she was big enough, I got her the morning she was born so have a very soft spot for her.

12-17-2007, 03:23 PM	#19 (permalink)
tikichick "Third shed, A Success" Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austin, Texas - YEEHAW! Posts: 481	Re: Checkered's first pinky! Lol, I love the happy look on Checkered's face! __________________ "Mai kolohe i ka mo' o o lele ka pali" - Do not bother lizards or you'll fall off a cliff.

12-17-2007, 06:25 PM	#20 (permalink)
Lori P thamnophis puniceus Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: VA Posts: 3,445	Re: Checkered's first pinky! He looks just like I looked at my mom's birthday dinner this past weekend. LOL __________________ Lori, New Hope Rescue-- rescuing equines and others www.newhoperescueva.com

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