Hi All,
I have acquired a Common Tree Snake recently and am just wanting to ask if they are seasonal non eaters like pythons? I am new to Colubrid care and the previous owner hasn't offered specifics on how much and when he ate, simply that his activities seem good... He hasn't eaten in almost four weeks now, has constant access to feeder fish, there is sign of hunting but no devoured casualties as yet. I have offered a hopper rat also which he did not take to at all.
Husbandry: Beyond moving in and a one week check he is being left alone to settle in. Three lots of urate have been found (and removed) so far, no faecal matter, he is quite active, in an arboreal melamine enclosure, has an Arcadia UVB 6% bulb, hot spot (ceramic and heat cord used) 26c at night and 32c during the day, gradient from there.
I have a tentative vet booking in place for a general check etc, but wanted to let him settle in a little before putting him through that, I am wondering if I should consider taking him in sooner though given he isn't eating. Any advice from the knowledge bank would be appreciated, I am just worried his metabolism is faster than my pythons and want to preempt any care required, I have read they can go two months without food, but am unsure of his last actual feed date, hence the concern now. Thanks All.
I have acquired a Common Tree Snake recently and am just wanting to ask if they are seasonal non eaters like pythons? I am new to Colubrid care and the previous owner hasn't offered specifics on how much and when he ate, simply that his activities seem good... He hasn't eaten in almost four weeks now, has constant access to feeder fish, there is sign of hunting but no devoured casualties as yet. I have offered a hopper rat also which he did not take to at all.
Husbandry: Beyond moving in and a one week check he is being left alone to settle in. Three lots of urate have been found (and removed) so far, no faecal matter, he is quite active, in an arboreal melamine enclosure, has an Arcadia UVB 6% bulb, hot spot (ceramic and heat cord used) 26c at night and 32c during the day, gradient from there.
I have a tentative vet booking in place for a general check etc, but wanted to let him settle in a little before putting him through that, I am wondering if I should consider taking him in sooner though given he isn't eating. Any advice from the knowledge bank would be appreciated, I am just worried his metabolism is faster than my pythons and want to preempt any care required, I have read they can go two months without food, but am unsure of his last actual feed date, hence the concern now. Thanks All.
