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by SHAGGIE on October 23, 2006
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I HAVE A MALE RHINO THAT I GOT ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO. THE OWNER SAID THAT IT ONLY EATS 1 MOUSE EVERY WEEK. THE SNAKE IS ABOUT 28-30 INCHES LONG SO IT EATING A SMALL RAT IS NO PROBLEM. ON TUES I FED IT A SMALL RAT, ON FRI IT REGURATATED IT. NOW A WEEK LATER IT WILL NOT TOUCH ANYTHING. ANY IDEAS?
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by SimplySnakes on October 23, 2006
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First, is the snake a import? Also, what temperature is the snake being kept at? Is the cage moist and humid? Does it have a place to hide or dig under the substrate? Was the small rat a noticable bulge in the snake?
Paul
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by SHAGGIE on October 23, 2006
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NOT AN IMPORT,MID TO HIGH 80'S DAY, MID 70'S AT NIGHT, CAGE IS MISTED 2-3 TIMES A WEEK, THERE WAS A SLIGHT BULDGE BUT A FRIEND THAT COMES OVER ALOT COULDN'T TELL TIL I TOLD HIM THAT THE SNAKE JUST ATE. NO HE DOESN'T HAVE A HIDE BOX.
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by petra on October 23, 2006
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David, your temps are little too high. Keep a basking light or heat pad on one side but the temps in your cage should be 75F to 78F only. And around 70F to 73F at night. They don't need it too hot.
Also you absolutely need a hide. Your snake is probably just stressed. However you should have a fecal done. When a snake regurgs it is often caused by parasites.
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by Rob_Carmichael on October 23, 2006
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I agree. First, LOSE THE CAPS: real tough to read those types of posts. You definitely want to tone down the temps. High temps cause regurg and death to rhino vipers. Also, as the previous post mentioned, if this is an import, it has parasites and it should be treated. Give the animal plenty of peace and quite. Use subdued lighting in the cage. I would recommend a deep layer of dead leaves and perhaps a log and some live plants to help it acclimate (plus, the snake will look real cool in that type of set up). Make sure the snake is hydrated by providing a large, but very shallow, water bowl.
Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center
Lake Forest, IL
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