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kalel5011 10-11-2017 06:33 PM

Irregular feeding behavior
 
Hey team, I have a (female?) albino western, named Sunny. She is not eating regularly. In all my years of snake keeping, never had this problem. She's VERY active. She shed back at the beginning of August. I'm curious if I should try to force feed or continue offering and if she doesn't eat, just try again the next week? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...ea71c78c65.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...23efa8f1d9.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...44e3d450e2.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...5aba048699.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...2ff293a633.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...2e9a93ca00.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...9ae1eef3ca.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...9c907504e0.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...aa55358e8b.jpg

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Herpin Man 10-11-2017 09:09 PM

Force feeding should only be used as a last resort. A snake that eats even occasionally is not a candidate for force feeding, in my opinion. Even if temps and other husbandry is OK, some snakes go off feed occasionally, particularly male hognose. In my experience, females are much more aggressive feeders.
I would suggest that you ensure a hot spot of around 90f, and continue offering food. You might also double check the gender.

kalel5011 10-12-2017 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Herpin Man (Post 2035103)
Force feeding should only be used as a last resort. A snake that eats even occasionally is not a candidate for force feeding, in my opinion. Even if temps and other husbandry is OK, some snakes go off feed occasionally, particularly male hognose. In my experience, females are much more aggressive feeders.
I would suggest that you ensure a hot spot of around 90f, and continue offering food. You might also double check the gender.

Do you mind offering suggestions for how to check sex? Should I research how to do it or take to a vet?

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Beyond GenetiX 10-12-2017 08:06 AM

Can you post pics of the tail, that is the easiest way to sex a western hognose. Do you know "her" age, sorry if I missed it.

Just to reiterate, DON'T FORCE FEED, please.

Herpin Man 10-12-2017 09:38 AM

Western hogs are easy to sex. The mail has a long, thick tail when viewed from the underside. Post clear photos of the underside of the tail, straightened out, and somebody here should be able to tell you.

kalel5011 10-12-2017 12:36 PM

K, as soon as i get home, I'll take pics and post.

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kalel5011 10-12-2017 03:58 PM

How does this look? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...419d045209.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...aadb31aa3b.jpg

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Herpin Man 10-12-2017 04:01 PM

Looks like a male to me.

kalel5011 10-12-2017 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Herpin Man (Post 2035314)
Looks like a male to me.

That makes more sense about being a finicky eater now. Should I continue offering every week or maybe once every two weeks?

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Herpin Man 10-12-2017 05:38 PM

I would offer every week. This may be seasonal, and you want to be able to put weight back on him when his appetite is strong.


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