Inquire unto the l'Cie.

[Nix]

I'm tempted to try putting a pin through the mouses skull. That's supposed to help. I haven't tried to feed him yet, though. I'm praying he eats. O_O

Edit of five hours later:

Nope. Didn't eat. Barely was interested in it. He stared at it as I shook is in front of his head. Especially after I did the skull pop thing (which was, admittedly, nasty). I'm starting to get worried...day twelve without eating. It could have been this batch of mice, I guess. He ate one of them I think. But no others. I have to get him more tomorrow.

Suggestions?

Try leaving the mouse in the cage overnight (unless you already did that). That's how I get my big boa to eat, as it only eats during the night.

It's possible it's just that batch of mice, but I dunno. It's really, really, really weird for a corn to turn down a meal because he doesn't "like" it. Mine pig down about anything... even my finger if it smells like a mouse... >_<

As to him going without food, well... I wouldn't worry yet unless you see signs of him losing weight. Snakes can go a looong while without feeding, it's just how they are built.

If you happened to throw out the mouse, I'd wait like... four days before trying to feed again. Or however long it is that you used to go between feedings.

Where is he sitting in his cage? Like... does he curl up somewhere and not move? If he's on the hot end constantly, maybe the temps are a bit low. I know it's tough though, especially if you're not wanting to use the infrared bulb. Do you have the heat mat on 24/7 or are you just leaving it off... or on the thermo?

Aaaaaand what wattage is that moonlight bulb?

Sorry for all the questions, but just trying to make sure I know all the facts. XD

Think you'll buy Dragon Age after seeing some reviews and stuff?

Oh, I've read tons of reviews. Most people say it's pretty good (though I as a rule don't trust reviews and prefer to go on what friends say). I want it, but am just waiting for it to come down in price. XD

[Chozon1]

I normally leave the mouse in there for 24 hours when he doesn't eat. I even tried covering the cage.

Too, since I put it back on the thermo 24-7, he's been curled up on the hot side. If he wasn't too hot at all, but just hate the infrared bulb, I may turn the mat back on constantly.

Too, could it be something inside his belly? He's pooed, so I don't think he's constipated. And there was nothing in his cage for him to get impacted on, but I want to cover that base.

Also, he looks better today. Scooched around my hand more when I picked him up. Body wise, he looks fine. His neck may/may not be a bit thinner than normal, though. I can't tell.

[Nix]

Ah.

Yeah, maybe switch the mat back to 24/7. It could have just been the infrared light.

If he's in the hot end that much, maybe he's chilly.

And honestly, I don't see how he could have swallowed something down with the mouse. I mean, you feed in his cage on newspaper right?

That shouldn't cause any problems.

Maybe try letting him alone for a bit, a full day or two. Sometimes too much handling will stress out a snake (especially a young one like that) to the point of health problems and things like not eating.

How often would you say you hold Jayne?

[Strider]

Plan on buying Demon Hunter's new album?

[Chozon1]

I've got aspen in his cage now. I'm more worried about him getting too hot. I'll give the heater on 24/7 a shot though.

He's not entirely certain he likes the aspen.

I don't actually hold him a lot. I pick him up every day to make sure he's doing OK, but other wise, I haven't held him that much since he's been feeling under the weather (I didna want to add stress to him).

Too, he's hanging out by the water dish at the moment.

And yes. I fed him in his cage, on newspaper. The only possible thing that he could have eaten was some of his poo. But it was all dry and anywhere near where I fed him at. So I don't think he could've gotten it down.

I've got to find a feed box now. But I'm the aspen will make him feel better. Wasn't too expensive (used the price match thing and got 8Q for $4) and looks better. How much do I need to have down? I put down a sheet of paper, then put about 3/4 an inch coverage.

[Nix]

Plan on buying Demon Hunter's new album?

Hmm... not sure. Comes out March 9th, right? I may consider it, as I do love me some DH. Only album I officially "own" is Storm the Gates of Hell. And it's awesome. O.O

You'll have to tell me how the new one is. XD

I've got aspen in his cage now. I'm more worried about him getting too hot. I'll give the heater on 24/7 a shot though.

He's not entirely certain he likes the aspen.

I don't actually hold him a lot. I pick him up every day to make sure he's doing OK, but other wise, I haven't held him that much since he's been feeling under the weather (I didna want to add stress to him).

Too, he's hanging out by the water dish at the moment.

And yes. I fed him in his cage, on newspaper. The only possible thing that he could have eaten was some of his poo. But it was all dry and anywhere near where I fed him at. So I don't think he could've gotten it down.

I've got to find a feed box now. But I'm the aspen will make him feel better. Wasn't too expensive (used the price match thing and got 8Q for $4) and looks better. How much do I need to have down? I put down a sheet of paper, then put about 3/4 an inch coverage.

Ah.

Nice about the aspen. ^_^

Um... you have newspaper under the aspen, right? With snakes that burrow that's extremely important, because you want something besides the aspen between them and the glass with the heat mat.

As to a feeder box, well... just about anything will work. I use cardboard boxes, but you could use something fancier if you feel a need. Doesn't matter, anything will work. XD

Aaaaand 3/4" is just about perfect, though you may want to add a little more as aspen "settles down" into a packed layer after a while. That 3/4" will become more like 1/2" after a week or so. Maybe make it a solid inch.

But that's just what I do, and if what you've got is enough... that's fine.

And yeah, poop really wouldn't bother the inside of him... as it kinda came from his insides. >_<

XD

Also, do you leave the poop in his cage? It's important to clean that out pretty quickly, as it will lay there and create harmful bacteria which will cause infections/sickness.

[Chozon1]

Yep. Put a clean sheet of 'papes down before I put the aspen down.

Too, I had only been changing the paper once a week (when I cleaned my fish tank). I didn't realize that was a bad thing. -_- Since he got sick, I started cleaning it out whenever it got a couple spots of poo on it. He hasn't pooed on the aspen, but since it's like kitty litter, I can take care of it easily when he does.

Too, he dug down into it earlier. Left only his head above the substrate.

Since I didn't change the paper, could that have been what is wrong with him? O_O

[Nix]

It's... very possible. You gotta keep the poo' out of the cage. It's good to clean it out the second you spot it. It's amazing how quickly germs grow, spread and infect. o.O

So yes, it could be that his cage was just too dirty.

Hopefully this will solve it.

Aspen is the easiest to clean, as you just pinch the aspen around the poop and toss it. It's not like you have to change the entire newspaper.

[Strider]

Hmm... not sure. Comes out March 9th, right? I may consider it, as I do love me some DH. Only album I officially "own" is Storm the Gates of Hell. And it's awesome. O.O

You'll have to tell me how the new one is. XD

Will do. I already pre-ordered the Deluxe Edition along with as many pre-order goodies as I could get. ^_^

Favorite achievement that you've gotten for a game?

[Chozon1]

He's definitely moving around more. I catch him in a different spot each time I look into his cage.

Should I try feeding him tonight? It's been four days since the last time I tried.

[Chozon1]

Double post. Since it was four days, I went ahead and tried to feed him. No luck, but he did strike at it twice.

[Nix]

Hmm... not sure. Comes out March 9th, right? I may consider it, as I do love me some DH. Only album I officially "own" is Storm the Gates of Hell. And it's awesome. O.O

You'll have to tell me how the new one is. XD

Will do. I already pre-ordered the Deluxe Edition along with as many pre-order goodies as I could get. ^_^

Favorite achievement that you've gotten for a game?

Niiiiice. Deluxe editions of CDs usually are worth it for just the artwork. XD

Hmm.

Tough, tough question.

I'm really proud of 100%ing RE5. Beating it on Professional was... hard.

That's probably my favorite, but if I should manage to clear CoD4 on veteran... maybe that. Or at least the "One shot, on kill" achievement. Cuz that's where I'm at now on veteran, and stuck. Again. XD

He's definitely moving around more. I catch him in a different spot each time I look into his cage.

Should I try feeding him tonight? It's been four days since the last time I tried.

Double post. Since it was four days, I went ahead and tried to feed him. No luck, but he did strike at it twice.

Ah. Huh... that's really weird, to be frank. Why he'd strike at it and not eat it. Do you wiggle it in front of him, or just drop it in the cage? With my corn and king, I just drop it in the box... and they attack and eat it. Don't even have to use tongs or get close. But with baby boa I have to wiggle it in front of her, and then she "kills" it.

Also, is the mouse fully defrosted or maybe really, really hot or something? That's the only reason I could think of why he'd strike and let go...

Anyway, as long as he's not looking horrible... like losing weight or getting shriveled up... wait another feeding period before trying to get him to eat.

The ball python I got a month or whatever ago hasn't eaten yet. I've tried twice, and then just said "well, I'm just gonna wait two weeks". I don't recommend going that long with a baby corn without at least trying to feed, just because of his size and age (balls are notorious for going long periods without eating, and not to mention he's an adult).

[Strider]

Yeah, beating CoD4 on Veteran is definitely my proudest achievement(s).

Favorite fruit? Besides Elton John. >.>

[Nix]

I believe it. It's hard. o.o

lol

Um.

Probably... plumbs. Or pears. Sooo gooood.

^_^

Not canned stuff, though. I'm talking plain old picking-it-off-a-tree fruit.

[Strider]

Yeah, nothing beats fruit straight from the tree.

Have you played every Final Fantasy game?