Gail's garter - the snake kind silly.

[kueluck]

Thanks…I’m gonna look for the book this weekend at the reptile show in Raleigh. I just hope they don't push the evolution part, which I personally think is a load of crap, but then that's a whole other forum.

As for feeding, what is the reason for feeding a lot at one time instead of giving smaller portions more often?

[EasternGirl]

They probably won't have the book there. Go on Amazon.com. It's not that easy to find from what I have heard. It is also pricey...look for a used copy on Amazon. I got a nice used copy...it was still $60. But it is worth every penny. Feeding smaller portions more often is better for digestion. Feeding less often is just easier for some people with busy schedules and many snakes to manage. And some people just choose to feed less often. I have a few snakes now so I find it's easier for me to try to get them on a similar schedule and feed them less often...rather than trying to feed several snakes several times a week. I like to try to feed all of them on the same day...every 5 or 6 days. Except for my babies of course, who need to be fed every day.

[kueluck]

I kinda thougth it would be easier on the system to feed smaller portions more often. This is why I thought Mon Mice (pinkies) Wed worms, Fri fish. I wish my frogs and toads had that much variety. I don't have kids and spend several hours per day just tending to my critters. I don't consider it a chore or work, for me this is fun, kinda like weeding the yard, I enjoy doing this.

[EasternGirl]

I totally understand...it's nice to spend time with our animals. Still, maybe every day might be too much. Why don't you try then...feeding her two pinkies worth of food per week and splitting it into two feedings. Feed her every 3 days...one pinkies worth of food. She may not even want to eat every day. Try that and see how that works for her. And don't get me wrong...I love taking care of all of my animals! It's just that I have quite a few in addition to my snakes, plus my son and all of his activities...and then school and my house, etc., etc. It can get to be a lot to do at times!

[kueluck]

I don't plan to feed every day, just Mon, Wed, and Fri.

[kueluck]

Had to take one of my toads to the vet today, small soft cyst on throat (Rosie will be ok) and Zena gave me a fecal sample to take with me. Not surprised, she has worms so now it's Panacur time. I wasn't even going to try the pry the mouth open thing, so I took a tiny piece of tilapia and made a panacur sandwich, ran it over an earthworm for scent and she took it with no problem. I just hope I get away with this for the next 12 doses that are spread over the next month and a half.

[Invisible Snake]

Had to take one of my toads to the vet today, small soft cyst on throat (Rosie will be ok) and Zena gave me a fecal sample to take with me. Not surprised, she has worms so now it's Panacur time. I wasn't even going to try the pry the mouth open thing, so I took a tiny piece of tilapia and made a panacur sandwich, ran it over an earthworm for scent and she took it with no problem. I just hope I get away with this for the next 12 doses that are spread over the next month and a half.

Sorry to hear she has worms, do you know how she got them?

[kueluck]

No, she was a wild snake that had the end of her tail cut off and was at the local reptile rescue. Once she healed they let me have her. I'm just glad I was able to catch it now before it had gotten worse.

[guidofatherof5]

Had to take one of my toads to the vet today, small soft cyst on throat (Rosie will be ok) and Zena gave me a fecal sample to take with me. Not surprised, she has worms so now it's Panacur time. I wasn't even going to try the pry the mouth open thing, so I took a tiny piece of tilapia and made a panacur sandwich, ran it over an earthworm for scent and she took it with no problem. I just hope I get away with this for the next 12 doses that are spread over the next month and a half.

12 doses. Never heard of that schedule.

[kueluck]

oops........I give her 1 drop a day for 3 days, repeat in 2 weeks, then repeat in 4 weeks, then do another fecal test. I have a post-it on her cage so I won't mess this up. Zena is trying to figure out what the heck this yellow thing is......she is such a hoot!