Possible spinal problem

[EasternGirl]

Yes...it is good that she ate.

[chris-uk]

She still eats just enough. She isn't very mobile, and tends to stay in one place when she gets comfy. So imagine our surprise when I spotted her here:
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As Bethan was in Lightning's viv temporarily, and Lightning is about to move out to the friends we've been growing her for, Bethan has moved in with the other checkereds and Blacknecks. We were worried that she wouldn't settle quickly, but considering where she got to here her back problem may not be as bad as I thought. I'm more worried about how she will get down.

[EasternGirl]

She must be doing well then! Well...you can just keep an eye on her and if she looks like she is having trouble getting down you can just give her a hand.

[chris-uk]

We went out for a few hours and she was back down in a hide when we got home. She either climbed down or jumped.

[ConcinusMan]

Gravity can be a great help in these situations.

[chris-uk]

Thought I'd quickly update on Bethan. She's eaten from tongs this evening, it's the first absolute confirmed food she's eaten for a long time. She pooed in the water just before she ate, so that shows that she has been eating when we haven't been watching. She took a pinky leg from the tongs, then another pinky leg, then a tiny piece of salmon, then went to the bowl and took a piece of trout that was as big as her head. That was the last shed ate, it took her a good couple of minutes to get it down.
We know she's been drinking because she comes out and drinks almost every evening. It's just good that we have a confirmed meal inside her. She's never going to be a great looking snake with her bumpy spine and shedding problems, but she's not giving up. We occassionally catch her up the plants, but generally she's in a warm hide.

[aquamentus_11]

as far as Ca2+ goes, what's the best way to get it into problem eaters? can the powder be mixed in water or is there a liquid form that might work better?

[EasternGirl]

I use a liquid form...because my snakes won't eat the food with the powder on it. Now, mind you, the liquid form does not have D3 in it. Greg told me how to use it so that you don't overdose...it conditions the drinking water too...but since I am not using as much as you are supposed to, I mix it with bottled water instead of tap water. I put 20 drops in a 2 liter bottle of water. Then I just use that to fill up the water dishes in the tanks. Amazon.com: Hagen Exo Terra Calcimine, 3.3-Ounce: Pet Supplies

[chris-uk]

as far as Ca2+ goes, what's the best way to get it into problem eaters? can the powder be mixed in water or is there a liquid form that might work better?

I have a liquid supplement which does contain D3, I add it water every 3rd water change. I also use the powder once every 2 weeks, although I think this is just helping the good eaters as I haven't seen the fussy ones eat powdered food.

[EasternGirl]

Can you get this liquid supplement in the U.S. Chris?