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Uh oh! Potentially bad situation!

Shiverdam

Shiverdam

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After feeding Benji his regular calcium-powdered frozen/thawed hopper, I noticed there was a bunch of residual powder gunking up his mouth. He could clearly feel it as when I returned him to his viv, he started rubbing his nose (the same way he would start a shed) on his hide to get the excess off. There's still some in his mouth and he's unable to close it completely. I was thinking I should give him a soak to soften the calcium gunk again so it's "melt" out. Any input? Should I leave him be? I'm afraid that if it dries, his mouth will be stuck closed.
 
beautifullywild77 said:
Can I ask why you are putting calcium powder on the prey item?
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I don't see how this is helping me.
I've never had complications before, and Benji's never turned down a meal. He always takes and eats quickly. I don't COAT the thing, I only dab it's hindquarters in the powder for better growth.
 
Yeah, I'd soak him. But Just for a little while, 30 minutes or less, and make it as stress-free as possible. Room temp water, maybe in his feeding container, and shallow so he can drink if he wants, but doesn't have to struggle. You don't want a regurge.
 
I would say the soak idea is probably what I would do in this situation. Or let him swim for a bit in the bathtub. The water should be lukewarm: cooler than you'd use to take a shower but not cool enough that you'd drink it-- from what I've heard.

Also, you probably shouldn't use the calcium powder anymore. It's unnecessary, the mouse gives your snake all the nutrients it needs.
 
She asked because it not necessary. Dont be rude! With remarks like that ppl wont help you.

I think it would probably be best to make sure there is plenty of water for him/her to try soaking it off itself... I say this because since it was Just fed, you dont wanna mess too much. After a couple days, see if its still there and maybe try to remove it with a q-tip or wet q-tip.

btw... I was very torn in answering you. I did it for the snake Not you because I didnt like how you spoke to beautifullywild77.
 
I was just curious!

You can use a wet paper towel to help remove the excess calcium. I don't see why you need to give him extra calcium supplements because he gets the calcium he needs from the bones of the his prey. Too much calcium could cause ill effects later down the road on your beloved pets system. Unlike say a bearded dragon they do not need calcium to help digest their meals. Nor do the MBD like some lizards from lack of calcium. I would suggest you do more research. Now if you wanted to do a vitamin supplements that is a different thing entirely. You can get repti vitamins and dust the prey item about once a month. Something like this http://www.amazon.com/HERPTIVITE-Multivitamin-reptiles-amphibians-Bottle/dp/B00076HT3S

Again, no need to get snippy. Was just asking a question.
 
Shiverdam said:
I don't see how this is helping me.
I've never had complications before, and Benji's never turned down a meal. He always takes and eats quickly. I don't COAT the thing, I only dab it's hindquarters in the powder for better growth.
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I believe that when your snake doesn't die an early death because you have stopped overdosing him with calcium you will find bw's question very helpful indeed.
Unless of course you decide not to listen to any of us and keep poisoning him.

Til then, yes a soak is what I would do in a situation such as this. Remember to measure the temp of the water, if it feels warm to you it is most likely way too hot for him.
 
I wouldn't supplement calcium, either. If you must- a pinch of reptile vitamins won't hurt. Nutribac would actually be beneficial. Sticky, though!
 
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