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bigbosky
11-18-12, 07:16 PM
just out of curiosity, how long can a juvenile carpet go without eating?
Gungirl
11-18-12, 07:17 PM
If healthy and kept in the right conditions.. they can go months. I believe it was Shaun who had a hatchling go 10 months right out of the egg without eating.
reptileexperts
11-18-12, 07:25 PM
Yeah, they can be a trooper thats for sure! I've seen them go 3 months without eating and barely lose any weight. As long as their skin does not start to sink in or appear dehydrated, you should not have too much to worry about. But sometimes not feeding is a sign of a larger issue at hand usually husbandry or illness related. Those issues need to be addressed first if possible!
Lankyrob
11-19-12, 04:37 AM
Double and triple check husbandry, if that is all ok then just wait it out :)
red ink
11-19-12, 05:04 AM
just out of curiosity, how long can a juvenile carpet go without eating?


Depends on it's condition to begin with and wether it's actually ill or just gone off the feed.
bigbosky
11-19-12, 09:02 AM
thats pretty cool.
but just to set the record straight, my carpet is eating fine every week
bigbosky
11-19-12, 09:04 AM
i only asked because im going on vacation for a week and my mom is gonna watch him and she is not cool with feeding him.
Gungirl
11-19-12, 09:30 AM
There is a difference in the snake choosing not to eat and you choosing not to feed it.
Lankyrob
11-19-12, 10:01 AM
i only asked because im going on vacation for a week and my mom is gonna watch him and she is not cool with feeding him.

How often do you feed? Going away for a week shouldnt be an issue at all.?
reptileexperts
11-19-12, 10:47 AM
Yeah, your biggest concern will be amount of water in the cage. For a week, I'd provide a second small dish
MoreliAddict
11-19-12, 10:54 AM
Your Carpet can skip a week of feeding if needed.

Make sure it has water, though...
shaunyboy
11-26-12, 09:18 AM
If healthy and kept in the right conditions.. they can go months. I believe it was Shaun who had a hatchling go 10 months right out of the egg without eating.

yes Kat it was my copper jag that went 10- months before its feeding kicked in,shes never missed a feed since

cheers shaun
shaunyboy
11-26-12, 09:19 AM
i only asked because im going on vacation for a week and my mom is gonna watch him and she is not cool with feeding him.

i only change my carpets water once every 7 days,with no issues

cheers shaun
Terranaut
11-26-12, 09:26 AM
I have left my carpets for more than a week without any issues at all.