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dd.172
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 20/01/2010 : 11:35:04
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Hi there!
Just joined the forum and thought I'd say hi, names dave and I'm from sunny Essex.
I've been thinking about getting a hoggie for a while now and just wanted to know a few things before I do.
Firstly, I've heard babies can be hard to get to feed on frozen rodents? How common is this and how would you get round it?
Also I have a 2x1x1 viv I will use when it's adult, but for a baby what wouldyou reccomend? I think I have a 9l rub?
I look forward to your replies :) thanks! |
Thanks,
Dave
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LouiseB
Yearling Hoggie
United Kingdom
624 Posts |
Posted - 21/01/2010 : 14:27:08
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Hello! To answer the feeding question, it seems to be more common in males than in females to have feeding difficulties, but you just need to be persistent. They will eat eventually, you just have to make sure you have a healthy snake from the offset and buy from a reputable breeder. It helps if they've been raised on frozen (but defrosted!) mice from the start and have never known any other type of food.
I'm not sure about the housing question as I'm useless with metric, but I'm sure someone else will be able to help! |
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sexychef
Hognose Moderator
United Kingdom
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dd.172
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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Posted - 24/01/2010 : 09:07:05
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| What size would you suggest? The smallest i can find is a 5l? |
Thanks,
Dave
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sexychef
Hognose Moderator
United Kingdom
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dd.172
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/01/2010 : 09:53:14
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| Ok i'll investigate some smaller rubs, thanks for the info. |
Thanks,
Dave
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Kazerella
Hognose Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 31/01/2010 : 10:03:26
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Hello dd.172
I think you should be alright with the change to frozen rodents. Some hatchlings are a bit tricky, but a reputable breeder shouldn't really sell you a hoggy if they haven't had some success with feeding beforehand. I would just make sure you buy from someone or somewhere that has a good reputation and knows their stuff. 
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