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I got my first ETB on 12/27/05. It ate four days later (live fuzzy) but has not eaten since. I did shed 4 days agond at that time I moved it into a new cage. I am not a neophyte when it comes to herps...just ETBs.

Temps are w/in parameters however I'm probably suspect in regards to humidity.

The snake shows interest in the mouse but then shies away big time if it gets too close! I'm aware of the recommended feeding parameters but is not being fed for almost 14 days or so a bad sign? Hopefully I'm being paranoid. I just received a small BARRs cage (24x12x12) that I want to move it into (wil hopefully hold more humidity - they're great for my Chondros) but I want to minimize intrusions until after it eats again.

Any tips, soothing comments (lol) or advice would be greatly appreciated

Well, It all sounds very normal. AS for now a smaller cages is better, easier to trap the hopper. If they still refuse, try a dwarf hamster hopper, they have a higher metobolic rate(hotter animal) and stink alot more. other than that you sould have splended luck.

thanks

joe

www.emeraldboas.com

It's not necessarily a bad thing that it hasn't eaten for two weeks, just don't let it go much longer than a month. Make sure the hoppers are active, not the wobbly ones.
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Karen Clark
Gems of the Rainforest

No Karen, I didn't and for some reason kingsnake.com woudn't allow me to respond to you directly. My other e-mail addy is bhughes92358@geismar-mtm.com Any help woud be greatly appreciated. I'm probably being a bit overzealous here but as I'm sure you know, its the first foray into a new species thats the most worrisome!

Bill

Success! I'm sure all of you remember that feeling of elation when a problem feeder eats! Especially a really young animal that doesn't come w/the comfort of a long and documented feeding history. New 17" hemostats coupled a super warm dead hopper and wham!

Thanks to all that took the time to reply!

Bill

Guess we were posting at same time.
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Karen Clark
Gems of the Rainforest

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Karen Clark
Gems of the Rainforest