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    Old and wise snake snakeman's Avatar
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    appetite stimulants

    Anybody know of any appetite stimulants that are safe for garters?My flame is being a pain as usual.She only eats just enough to survive.She will eat 3 weeks then not eat for a month.She is very thin.This has been going on for about three years.

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    Re: appetite stimulants

    I have always found that Garters can't resist frogs. I know that many people are concerned about using frogs as food for their Garters because of the high risk of introducing parasites. However, you could use a frog to scent some pinkies...it's worth a try.
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    Re: appetite stimulants

    I don't know what you've been using already. But I've good experience with eartworms or living fish, at least something that moves.
    If your flame is just by herself in an enclosure you could also try to keep her together with other garters (1 or more) When she see another garter eat it may stimulate her as well.

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    Re: appetite stimulants

    Quote Originally Posted by adamanteus View Post
    I have always found that Garters can't resist frogs. I know that many people are concerned about using frogs as food for their Garters because of the high risk of introducing parasites. However, you could use a frog to scent some pinkies...it's worth a try.
    I feed bullfrog tadpoles on occasion, but they are frozen and thawed. I've not had any more trouble with parasites from this practice than usual. However, I do freeze them for 30 days... and they ARE great for scenting when thawed, too.
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    Re: appetite stimulants

    I dont know how the effect on thamnophis ssp will be, but I know people who use electrolytes with python regius and pantherophis gutattus.
    Most of them start to eat within a week and keep eating for months!

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    Re: appetite stimulants

    my vet has so far always given flagyl
    right now I'm having trouble with my runty Xenochrophis again and today was the last resort: live minnows - nothing
    how do they administer electrolytes? like a med?
    I've also wondered about probiotics.
    I've seen one designed for reptiles
    if it helps their gut, wouldn't that help their appetite?
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    Re: appetite stimulants

    drache,

    I've dealt with orphaned baby rabbits. When they first come in, electrolytes are given to them in an injection, which I'm guessing is like a med. Even though rabbits are not really snakes I think they would give it the same way. It would be less stressful anyway.

    Probiotics contain bacteria that help animals digest their food, not eat it. I don't think it'll help the appetite, but that's only from my experience... Correct me if I'm wrong...

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    Re: appetite stimulants

    Exo Terra - Products: Electrodize

    I've used that before, I didn't have any problems with it but I probably didn't really need it so I can't tell you how well it worked.
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    Re: appetite stimulants

    If your snake is drinking, electrolytes can be mixed in the water, or you can give them Pedialyte... that is all Pedialyte is... electrolytes for human babies. Find it in the grocery, in the baby aisle.
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    Re: appetite stimulants

    does anyone know how electrolytes function as appetite stimulants?
    I always thought this was something primarily given for dehydration.
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