Hello to all,can you help with a question I have. My Norhtern pine female has not eaten in 3 weeks, is this normal? Thanks DO.Can you give me some help on what to do? Thanks.
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Not eating.
ob
Oct 18, 2005 11:15 AM
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Nokturnel Tom
Oct 18, 2005 11:57 AM
I would not worry too much as it may have to do with the time of year. It would not be a bad idea to weigh her though, and if she seems to be losing weight then further investigation is a good idea. I try and start with the two most obvious places to look for symptoms which are the mouth and cloaca. If I do not see any mucous, bubbles or crust I wait for the next lovely pile of Pit crap and take a look at it. If everything appears to be the same as it always was and the snake is acting normal I would guess the time of year is just telling her it is almost time for brumation. But as I said, weigh her. It is a good place to start. Tom Stevens
tspuckler
Oct 21, 2005 02:27 PM
I agree with Tom. I have a female Northern Pine that drives me crazy with her "on and off" feeding habits - that just the way some pines are.
Tim
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