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herp_boi CaptiveBred Addict!

Joined: 25 Sep 2006 Posts: 732 Location: Big old Brighton
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Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007 8:31 pm Post subject: ackies |
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Hi I havent seen my ackie eat for about 4 days
I have tried feeding him.
He may be eating the "get aways"
But he is worrying me a bit.
I have the right temps.?
thanks _________________ 2.1 Heterodon Nasicus
1.1 Eryx colubrinus
1.1 Elaphe obsoleta linheimeri leucistic
1.1 Varanus acanthurus
0.1 Python Regius
0.0.10 varanus acanthurus eggs.
0.0.31 Heterodon nasicus eggs.
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Nelson Key Member

Joined: 04 Oct 2005 Posts: 318
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Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007 8:58 pm Post subject: |
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Dont worry, mine seems to be on a self imposed diet also. As long as s/he's active all should be well. |
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herp_boi CaptiveBred Addict!

Joined: 25 Sep 2006 Posts: 732 Location: Big old Brighton
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Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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ok yes s/he is active and basking.
Thanks for putting my mind a rest!  _________________ 2.1 Heterodon Nasicus
1.1 Eryx colubrinus
1.1 Elaphe obsoleta linheimeri leucistic
1.1 Varanus acanthurus
0.1 Python Regius
0.0.10 varanus acanthurus eggs.
0.0.31 Heterodon nasicus eggs.
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jacobsecology Contributing Member
Joined: 01 Jul 2006 Posts: 153
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Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007 11:40 pm Post subject: |
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mine have decided to i suppose hibernate without any real cooling or such. in around novemebr one slowly followed by the other just went under its water bowl and as far as i know only occasionally comes out. would this bne a natural hibernation or? |
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JohnC Key Member

Joined: 04 Jan 2005 Posts: 219 Location: UK
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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 1:40 am Post subject: |
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Mine are eating less than usual, otherwise OK. _________________ John
Oldest member, been keeping reptiles for 36 years.
Carpets, royals, rainbow boas, corns, milks, ackies and leos. |
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Nelson Key Member

Joined: 04 Oct 2005 Posts: 318
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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 1:44 pm Post subject: |
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Herp boi, what have you started?
Anyone else's Ackies watching their figures? |
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herp_boi CaptiveBred Addict!

Joined: 25 Sep 2006 Posts: 732 Location: Big old Brighton
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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 6:33 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Nick _________________ 2.1 Heterodon Nasicus
1.1 Eryx colubrinus
1.1 Elaphe obsoleta linheimeri leucistic
1.1 Varanus acanthurus
0.1 Python Regius
0.0.10 varanus acanthurus eggs.
0.0.31 Heterodon nasicus eggs.
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slate58 Contributing Member
Joined: 27 Nov 2005 Posts: 162 Location: Mansfield
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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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Nope, ours still eats anything that crawls or slithers within 3' of it!  _________________ 1.0.0 Eublepharis Macularis (albino)
1.1.0 Heterodon Nasicus
1.1.0 Python Regius
0.0.1 Testudo Hermanni Hermanni |
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GJ Key Member
Joined: 21 Sep 2006 Posts: 264 Location: The Shire
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Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 6:17 pm Post subject: |
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Had i similar problem with one of my Ackies a couple of weeks ago, and over this last week or so its appetite has return with a vegence. |
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herp_boi CaptiveBred Addict!

Joined: 25 Sep 2006 Posts: 732 Location: Big old Brighton
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Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 7:02 pm Post subject: |
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Ok.
Mine has had his first feed had quite a few crix .
How big does he have to be to take pinkies?
THankyou Nick  _________________ 2.1 Heterodon Nasicus
1.1 Eryx colubrinus
1.1 Elaphe obsoleta linheimeri leucistic
1.1 Varanus acanthurus
0.1 Python Regius
0.0.10 varanus acanthurus eggs.
0.0.31 Heterodon nasicus eggs.
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