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gaboonx
at Thu Apr 2 08:11:43 2009 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by gaboonx ]
>>It is actually quite common for a male to go off of food for up to several months during the mating season.
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>>If he is fasting because of this, just be patient and monitor his weight. While he might lose some weight during his mating fast, I wouldn't worry too much if his weight loss stays less than 15% of his normal body weight. Any more than that and you might want to consider other alternatives of getting him to eat.
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>>Also, only offer him food once per 7-10 days if he's fasting. Introducing food every day will not entice him to eat and might even prove counterproductive turning him off of food for an even longer period.
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>>Good luck!
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>>Troy Rexroth
>>Rextiles
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I am not an expert on hogs but if the snake is only an 08 why would it go into a mating response as its not even a sub adult and still a neonate?
I would go with scenting or a braining of a pink.
Hope this helps.
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Jason A.
"Long time Herper, first year Breeder `07."
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RE: Male Western Hog not eating - gaboonx, Thu Apr 2 08:11:43 2009