|
|  |
| Notices |
Welcome to the sSnakeSs community. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact contact us.
|
08-08-14, 10:24 PM
|
#1
|
|
Member
Join Date: Aug-2014
Posts: 38
Country: 
|
Feeding problem
I am having trouble with my new dumeril boas wanting to strike/eat live small mice. Tha tank is warm and he has a hid. I got him 5 days ago he is about 22 23so inches long and is active when im handleing him he dont move around too much in the tank.. i dont know what to do please help
|
|
|
|
08-09-14, 06:17 PM
|
#2
|
|
Forum Moderator
Join Date: Jun-2013
Location: ATL
Posts: 6,744
Country:
|
Re: Feeding problem
Im not sure what your issue is EO. Are you saying your new snake won't eat? That's not too uncommon. He probably just needs some time to settle in. A lot of young snakes are shy and flighty when they first arrive. What are your temps like? Do you have pictures of your snake and set up?
__________________
0.1 Albino Bull Snake (She-RA)~ 1.0 Snow Bull Snake (Apollo)~ 1.0 Coastal Carpet Python (Chomper)~ 1.0 JCP (Shredder)~ 1.0 Bredl Python (S'ven)~ 0.1 JJ x JCP (Trinity)~ 0.1 Albino Carpet Python (Akasha)~ 1.0 Olive Python (Nigel)~1.0 Scrub Python (Klauss)~ 1.0 BCI (Monty)~ 0.1 BCO (Xena)
|
|
|
|
|
08-09-14, 08:47 PM
|
#3
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jul-2014
Location: Tampa
Posts: 27
Country:
|
Re: Feeding problem
I just recently purchased a Dumeril's boa about a month ago now and i had to wait about a week and a half before i got him to eat so dont worry. when you do feed him leave the room for a bit they tend to be shy eaters at times.
__________________
1 Dumeril's boa ~ 1Honduran milk snake ~ 1 Tokay gecko ~ 2 ball pythons ~ 1 gargoyle gecko
|
|
|
|
|
08-09-14, 09:24 PM
|
#4
|
|
Member
Join Date: Aug-2014
Posts: 38
Country:
|
Re: Feeding problem
Quote:
Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy
Im not sure what your issue is EO. Are you saying your new snake won't eat? That's not too uncommon. He probably just needs some time to settle in. A lot of young snakes are shy and flighty when they first arrive. What are your temps like? Do you have pictures of your snake and set up?
|
I do have pics and i cant get the temp gage cuz being weekend my pet store aint open and that the only place ill by my snake stuff but i have heating lamp and and a hide with a branches kinda thing so he can climb (i know they dont climb but it looks good lol) he has fresh water everyday but i have pics but im working with my phone so i cant really figure out how to post them..... maybe its just hes not hungry yet or something ill keep yall posted if it goes a couple weeks then ill really start worring (its my first snake) i will take all the advise i can get thought thank you
|
|
|
|
|
08-09-14, 09:27 PM
|
#5
|
|
Member
Join Date: Aug-2014
Posts: 38
Country:
|
Re: Feeding problem
Quote:
Originally Posted by AbioticApple
I just recently purchased a Dumeril's boa about a month ago now and i had to wait about a week and a half before i got him to eat so dont worry. when you do feed him leave the room for a bit they tend to be shy eaters at times.
|
I will do that i think im just (a first snake owner) paranoid.... and i do think everyone that gives me advise i do thank you
|
|
|
|
|
08-09-14, 09:52 PM
|
#6
|
|
Forum Moderator
Join Date: Jun-2013
Location: ATL
Posts: 6,744
Country:
|
Re: Feeding problem
You definitely want to make sure your temps and humidity are in the proper ranges. Is your heat source controlled by a thermostat? Do you have hides on the warm and cool sides? Once your husbandry is dialed in your snake should eat just fine. There are a lot of folks here to help. Best wishes.
__________________
0.1 Albino Bull Snake (She-RA)~ 1.0 Snow Bull Snake (Apollo)~ 1.0 Coastal Carpet Python (Chomper)~ 1.0 JCP (Shredder)~ 1.0 Bredl Python (S'ven)~ 0.1 JJ x JCP (Trinity)~ 0.1 Albino Carpet Python (Akasha)~ 1.0 Olive Python (Nigel)~1.0 Scrub Python (Klauss)~ 1.0 BCI (Monty)~ 0.1 BCO (Xena)
|
|
|
|
|
08-09-14, 11:32 PM
|
#7
|
|
Member
Join Date: Aug-2014
Posts: 38
Country:
|
Re: Feeding problem
Quote:
Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy
You definitely want to make sure your temps and humidity are in the proper ranges. Is your heat source controlled by a thermostat? Do you have hides on the warm and cool sides? Once your husbandry is dialed in your snake should eat just fine. There are a lot of folks here to help. Best wishes.
|
Yea i am goin to get a therm here pretty soon... i want him to thrive and be happy.... what did you nean by husbandry ( sorry im new to all of this)
|
|
|
|
|
08-09-14, 11:59 PM
|
#8
|
|
Forum Moderator
Join Date: Jun-2013
Location: ATL
Posts: 6,744
Country:
|
Re: Feeding problem
Quote:
Originally Posted by Eragonsowner
Yea i am goin to get a therm here pretty soon... i want him to thrive and be happy.... what did you nean by husbandry ( sorry im new to all of this)
|
Husbandry is the recommended temperature, humidity, housing and feeding guidelines for your specific pet. I found a care sheet for dumerils boas. I hope it helps. Some of the boa keepers may have other helpful info for you. I'd recommend getting a thermostat ASAP. It's a very important tool when keeping snakes that require a heat source. I would also ditch the heat lamp and go with an under tank heater or radiant heat panel for your heat source. All the best.
Dumerils Boa Care Sheet
__________________
0.1 Albino Bull Snake (She-RA)~ 1.0 Snow Bull Snake (Apollo)~ 1.0 Coastal Carpet Python (Chomper)~ 1.0 JCP (Shredder)~ 1.0 Bredl Python (S'ven)~ 0.1 JJ x JCP (Trinity)~ 0.1 Albino Carpet Python (Akasha)~ 1.0 Olive Python (Nigel)~1.0 Scrub Python (Klauss)~ 1.0 BCI (Monty)~ 0.1 BCO (Xena)
|
|
|
|
|
08-10-14, 06:53 AM
|
#9
|
|
Member
Join Date: Aug-2014
Posts: 38
Country:
|
Re: Feeding problem
Quote:
Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy
Husbandry is the recommended temperature, humidity, housing and feeding guidelines for your specific pet. I found a care sheet for dumerils boas. I hope it helps. Some of the boa keepers may have other helpful info for you. I'd recommend getting a thermostat ASAP. It's a very important tool when keeping snakes that require a heat source. I would also ditch the heat lamp and go with an under tank heater or radiant heat panel for your heat source. All the best.
Dumerils Boa Care Sheet |
Thank you i will read up on it and do my best to make mmy eragon happy..... dumeril boas are so pretty there colors just pop out i love it...... can i ask what is wrong with the heat lamp im not doubting you i just want to know
|
|
|
|
|
08-10-14, 06:55 AM
|
#10
|
|
Member
Join Date: Aug-2014
Posts: 38
Country:
|
Re: Feeding problem
I would like to personally thank all the people that have and will comment on this you have no idea how much better i feel about him knowing yall will help meif i need it...... thank you
|
|
|
|
|
08-10-14, 11:20 AM
|
#11
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jun-2013
Location: Flint
Posts: 2,256
Country:
|
Re: Feeding problem
Quote:
Originally Posted by Eragonsowner
can i ask what is wrong with the heat lamp im not doubting you i just want to know
|
Heat lamps tend to dry out the tank a lot, making it very difficult to maintain proper humidity.
__________________
1.1 Columbian Rainbow Boas | 1.0 White Lipped/D'Alberts Python | 0.0.1 Leachianus Gecko | 2.0 Gargoyle Geckos | 0.1 IJ Carpet Python | 1.0 Cat | 1.0 Human
-Adrian
|
|
|
|
|
08-10-14, 11:33 AM
|
#12
|
|
Forum Moderator
Join Date: Jun-2013
Location: ATL
Posts: 6,744
Country:
|
Re: Feeding problem
Quote:
Originally Posted by Eragonsowner
Thank you i will read up on it and do my best to make mmy eragon happy..... dumeril boas are so pretty there colors just pop out i love it...... can i ask what is wrong with the heat lamp im not doubting you i just want to know
|
Is your boa in a glass tank with a screen top? Heat lamps suck a lot of humidity out of tanks which could dehydrate your snake and eventually cause health issues. I'm not saying they should never be used but they aren't the best primary heat source in my opinion. I occasionally use an infrared heat lamp, controlled by a dimmer, for night viewing and to boost my ambient temperatures a little bit in the winter.
__________________
0.1 Albino Bull Snake (She-RA)~ 1.0 Snow Bull Snake (Apollo)~ 1.0 Coastal Carpet Python (Chomper)~ 1.0 JCP (Shredder)~ 1.0 Bredl Python (S'ven)~ 0.1 JJ x JCP (Trinity)~ 0.1 Albino Carpet Python (Akasha)~ 1.0 Olive Python (Nigel)~1.0 Scrub Python (Klauss)~ 1.0 BCI (Monty)~ 0.1 BCO (Xena)
|
|
|
|
|
08-11-14, 06:47 AM
|
#13
|
|
Member
Join Date: Aug-2014
Posts: 38
Country:
|
Re: Feeding problem
yes he is in a glass tank with a screen I really don't have the money right now my truck broke down so im scrapping I wish I could get a infrared lamp..... is there anything else I can get or do?
|
|
|
|
|
08-11-14, 07:08 AM
|
#14
|
|
Member
Join Date: Aug-2014
Posts: 38
Country:
|
Re: Feeding problem
Quote:
Originally Posted by Eragonsowner
I do have pics and i cant get the temp gage cuz being weekend my pet store aint open and that the only place ill by my snake stuff but i have heating lamp and and a hide with a branches kinda thing so he can climb (i know they dont climb but it looks good lol) he has fresh water everyday but i have pics but im working with my phone so i cant really figure out how to post them..... maybe its just hes not hungry yet or something ill keep yall posted if it goes a couple weeks then ill really start worring (its my first snake) i will take all the advise i can get thought thank you
|
here is the pictures
|
|
|
|
|
08-11-14, 07:10 AM
|
#15
|
|
Member
Join Date: Aug-2014
Posts: 38
Country:
|
Re: Feeding problem
sorry that one was blurry
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 12:45 AM.
Powered by vBulletin®
©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © 2002-2023, Hobby Solutions.
|
 |
Linear Mode
