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#147186
Lyndz
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Baby wont eat 
recently we inherited a baby corn ( we were told he was about 4 weeks old) i know he hasn’t eaten in at least 8-10 days. we tried live one day old pinks and he wouldn;t take it, just moved it. we have left him alone to get used to his new surroundings, and given a heat pad to ensure he isn’t cold, but he still wont take it. i really dont want to have to try to force feed, but he’s skin and bones and i dont know how long he’ll last. also will handling him now hinder his eating? we were handling him, but left him alone on the advice of a local pet store owner and he still will only ’play’ with his food???? why would he move it but not take it?
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09/22/04 2:10pm
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#147188
BoaBabe448
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Message To: Lyndz In reference to Message Id: 147186
Baby wont eat
I am not sure. Try feeding a few more times.
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09/22/04 2:15pm
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#147195
Lyndz
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Message To: BoaBabe448 In reference to Message Id: 147188
Baby wont eat
i am going to continue to try to feeed but im worried about how long he’ll last. i dont know the last time he ate and im worried he’s all skin and bones. If he were going to starve would he eat?
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09/22/04 2:32pm
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#147198
BoaBabe448
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Message To: Lyndz In reference to Message Id: 147195
Baby wont eat
Try calling the vet. No if he is this skinny now, then I dont supose he’s gonnaeat on his own.
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09/22/04 2:34pm
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#147891
Lyndz
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Message To: BoaBabe448 In reference to Message Id: 147198
Baby wont eat
I tried to feed again twice today. I wonder, how long would it take for an 11-13 inch corn, about 2 cm’s thick around to eliminate food through his entire body? he has 2 small bumps that look to me as if they may be his last meal still digesting. i dunno? i tried to force him, to piss him off enough to strike, and braining today and he still wont take it, but he’s still very active (although a bit pissed off with me) ill have to just keep trying. PLEASE anyone with anymore knowledge/suggestions im more than happy to hear from you...
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09/23/04 3:18pm
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#147949
Jade2u
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Message To: Lyndz In reference to Message Id: 147891
Baby wont eat
Try placing him in a small deli cup and putting the pinky in there with him. Now leave him sit overnight somewhere where there is no distractions and see if that works. Also, you said you have been feeding live. Try Frozen/Thawed and see if that works. You also said he is skin and bone. I am assuming that the skin might be slighty hanging off. Try soaking him for part of the day in some warm water. He may be dehydrated.
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09/23/04 4:30pm
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Lyndz
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Message To: Jade2u In reference to Message Id: 147949
Baby wont eat
So, now my snake has been swimming in his water dish by himself on a daily basis, he still hasn’t eaten anything , we keep trying to feed every few days, and we try half a pinkie. I wonder if im mad, but i think he looks bigger than when i got him and everyone else that has seen him agrees, he is bigger?? He is still very active so im trying not to worry too much.
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09/30/04 6:54pm
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