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    Re: Honest answer needed

    I suggest the garage thing. If you need to put some sort of heater into your garage to prevent it from getting too cold, then do it.

    I had one not eat for 3 months once, but once he started back up, look out.

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    Re: Honest answer needed

    Quote Originally Posted by duh duh duh View Post
    I suggest the garage thing. If you need to put some sort of heater into your garage to prevent it from getting too cold, then do it.

    I had one not eat for 3 months once, but once he started back up, look out.
    It's still way too warm here. 70s and 80s in the day and 60 at night.

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    Re: Honest answer needed

    Update:
    Still too warm to put him in brumation, but in a couple weeks I should be good. In the last 3 months he's only eaten at best 2 pinks and 6 worms. Now he is noticable skinnier, and he has a bit of loose skin. I'll try force feeding if I have to, but I've never done it before and not so comfortable with it. I also read it's very stressfull on the snake. Need a bit of advice on forcing so I'm ready if I need to. Thanks again everyone.

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    Re: Honest answer needed

    My cellar is to warm all winter, so I put my snakes in an extra refrigerator.
    Allready waiting for the sommer
    best wishes bis bald Udo
    Breeding Redsides EGSA-Chairman

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    Re: Honest answer needed

    Quote Originally Posted by zooplan View Post
    My cellar is to warm all winter, so I put my snakes in an extra refrigerator.
    It is still 70 during the day and 60 at night. I know when, where and how to hibernate him. It's just still too warm here. What I need help with is the whole force feeding thing.

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    Re: Honest answer needed

    I wish I knew more about force feeding so I could help you- I live in the same city! Unfortunately it's not something I've ever had to deal with. Do we have a vet in Windsor who looks after exotics? Maybe he does have some illness? I wish you luck with him, I know it's a big worry.
    Anji

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