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 Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 10:07 pm Post subject: What is wrong? He has not come out for days! Help! |
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Apologies if this has already been asked previously - I am a newbie and I am the proud owner of a 10 month old Royal Python which I have had from when he was 2 months.
He has had no problems with eating and I have upgraded as he has grown etc. He has been in the same viv for about 6 months now with no problems and after his initial problem 1st shed with me, he has shed well everytime since.
My problem is that for the past 8 days he has gone into his hide and has not come out. This is very unusual for him as he usually at least sticks his head out in the evenings. I have checked on him and he looks absolutely fine and I can see no indication of an imminent shed. The temp has remained fine with no dips at all.
Has anyone any idea what could be wrong? Do they hibernate?
I did not want to pull him out of his hide but would you suggest this if he still does not emerge after some more days?.
I would be grateful for any help - Like I said I am a newbie and this has got my baffled and a little worried.
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johonny
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| Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 10:19 pm Post subject: |
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I wouldnt worry they just do this mine was a nosey buggar then just hid for days. just the way they are i suppose 
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Lynne
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| Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 11:04 pm Post subject: |
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in the wild they lie for weeks down holes, so i suppose it is normal behaviour.
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| Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 11:28 pm Post subject: |
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| Lynne wrote: | | in the wild they lie for weeks down holes, so i suppose it is normal behaviour. |
see nothing to worry about 
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| Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 11:34 pm Post subject: |
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| Lynne wrote: | | in the wild they lie for weeks down holes, so i suppose it is normal behaviour. |
but what fascinating lives royals must lead
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| Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 11:38 pm Post subject: |
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| alastair wrote: | | Lynne wrote: | | in the wild they lie for weeks down holes, so i suppose it is normal behaviour. |
but what fascinating lives royals must lead |
aye i know. i often say that myself!!!!
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| Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 2:33 pm Post subject: |
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| Lynne wrote: | | in the wild they lie for weeks down holes, so i suppose it is normal behaviour. |
its cause no one calls the fire brigade  wee souls 
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| snakeypete wrote: | | Lynne wrote: | | in the wild they lie for weeks down holes, so i suppose it is normal behaviour. |
its cause no one calls the fire brigade wee souls |
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MillyMollyMandy
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Thank you so much guys for the reassurance. It means a lot.
Funny how these guys get under your skin - he is like my baby and I have been worried, but will leave him be and wait for him to emerge when he is ready.
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He could be coming up to shed,alot of snakes remain dormant when approaching a shed..
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