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Old 26-Nov-06, 05:40 PM
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Coastal feeding post shed

How long after shedding should I expect my coastal to start feeding again? He didn't eat for 2 weeks before and it's been a day since.
 
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Old 26-Nov-06, 05:47 PM
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i usually feed after mine shed, they arnt bothered by it. but maybe leave it for a day or two and try. see how u go.
 
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thanks mel, I'm not panicing, but starting to be concerned...I'll give it a week before I panic...
 
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about 4 or 5 weeks ago, i brought a childreni of URS. she wouldnt eat for 3 weeks. then she shed, and it took another week after shedding before she ate. now she eats every 7-10 days regardles off if she is shedding.
is the snake new
 
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Old 26-Nov-06, 06:11 PM
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yep, bought from URS about a month ago, ate once a week until 2 weeks ago ain't eaten since, shed overnight last night...
 
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Just give her a couple of days to settle down a bit. She will eat again when she's ready.
 
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Old 26-Nov-06, 06:19 PM
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thanks guys, i"ll give it a week before I start really worrying.
Was a nice shed tho, whole skin in tact, not a mark or hole, gonna keep it so I can remember how small he was....
 
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