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 Feeding Issues

I ordered a baby green anaconda about a week and a half ago and he still hasnt eaten. ive tried live mice and dead mice. he just wnt eat. lately hes shown alot of interest in the live mice bt just hasnt striked. any suggestions
07/18/08  01:37pm

 #1800582


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   Message To: Jrod860   In reference to Message Id: 1800577


 Feeding Issues

by the way, the temp, humidity, hide box, water, and caging is all taken care of
07/18/08  01:41pm

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   Message To: Jrod860   In reference to Message Id: 1800582


 Feeding Issues

Greens seem to be very tempermental and reclusive..especially after being re-homed. If it still doesn’t eat after having a good month or so to settle in to it’s new home, I’d try some alternate feeders. I’ve had good luck with chicks, guinea pigs, and scenting rodents with goldfish. Good luck with it.



07/19/08  12:43am

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   Message To: ApexPredatorBoids   In reference to Message Id: 1801458


 Feeding Issues

thanks a bunch. i’ll keep that in mind
07/19/08  03:18pm

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Dr@g0n Pr!nc3
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   Message To: ApexPredatorBoids   In reference to Message Id: 1801458


 Feeding Issues

ive had my green anaconda for a month now an still hasnt eaten ive tried everything an dont know what to do????? i also have a female who eats jst fine an no problems except that shes really mean lol...but i can handle her..anyways if you have a answers to my problem id appreciate it...thanks
10/12/08  08:16pm

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   Message To: Dr@g0n Pr!nc3   In reference to Message Id: 1879658


 Feeding Issues

Baby greens tend to hold out for fowl. Try baby chicks or week old quail. Chicks tend to trigger the feeding response best from my experience but week old prey is more developed.

If you can’t come across chicks or quail, you can offer cleaned chicken parts from the grocery store. This is also good for scenting rodents with while you are trying switch them over.

With ones that are extremely difficult to turn to rodents, you can even start by tying rodents to your birds or cleaned bird parts. Just make sure you use 100% cotton string. Nylon type strings and fishing line can cause serious problems in the digestive system.



10/13/08  02:55pm


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