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Retic Not Eating

lemonhead Nov 14, 2003 10:23 AM

Hello,

I have a large female retic who has gone off feed for about 3 weeks. This is unusual for her, because she usually eats a 3 pound rabbit every week. This is my first retic, and I have had her since July of this year. Is it normal for them to go off feed in the winter months? None of my burms have ever done this, but my Boas do it every year. I have checked the retic's mouth, and dont see any signs of problems. Any help you can give me would be great, dont want to run off to the vet with her if this is a normal thing

Thanks Alot

Lemonhead

Replies (1)

Tibor Nov 14, 2003 07:39 PM

Well since you mentioned a large female,have you considered she might be ready to breed?It is the season.They do go off food .

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