would anyone be interested in helping my royal?

[LiddleTina]

He's 4 years old and has been a fantastic feeder in the past...fasts every year november to march and then has a gerbil which starts him off again.

However,this year he hasn't started eating yet and now it's almost 10 months.
I've tried every trick in the book...followed advice from people on here and done everything that's in the stickies.
Me and Mush assist fed him once but he won't even take an assisted one now and i don't want to stress him out any more.
It's breaking my heart keep seeing him refuse and tomorrow i'm going to try a live one.
What i'd really like to know is wether there's anyone here that would be willing to take him on...someone with experience of awkward royals.
I'm asking now because before long it'll be november and the whole cycle will just start again.
If he doesn't take the live one tomorrow then i can't think of anything else to try.
He's our family pet and we love him but i'd rather see him go to someone that can get him feeding again than watch him waste away.
I'm in Rochdale but i'd be willing to travel to take him to the right person.
Anyone out there fancy a challenge?

Tina.

[Pliskens_Chains]

hmmm this is difficult,
i really wouldnt do a live feed without having taken him to the vets first.
obviously you will already know that feeding live without a vets agreement and cert that you have no other option could mean you are prosecuted for it.
have you tried a brained warm prekilled rat?
i certainly would take him on but ive no spare vivs atm.

[Mush]

Originally Posted by Pliskens_Chains

hmmm this is difficult,
i really wouldnt do a live feed without having taken him to the vets first.
obviously you will already know that feeding live without a vets agreement and cert that you have no other option could mean you are prosecuted for it.
have you tried a brained warm prekilled rat?
i certainly would take him on but ive no spare vivs atm.

i suggest you read this -> http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/snake...ding-laws.html

which clearly states its not illegal and she wont be prosecuted

[Meko]

if i can find a tub for him i'd be happy to take him on. I've just rescued a few spare heatmats and got spare stats, just need to clear out a tub...

Can always call on my uncle for help if needed as he's pretty up on his royals

[LiddleTina]

Originally Posted by Pliskens_Chains

hmmm this is difficult,
i really wouldnt do a live feed without having taken him to the vets first.
obviously you will already know that feeding live without a vets agreement and cert that you have no other option could mean you are prosecuted for it.
have you tried a brained warm prekilled rat?
i certainly would take him on but ive no spare vivs atm.

yep...the vet wants to charge me 500 quid to oversee a live feed
and i've tried brained,warmed,you name it i've tried it.
in fact...braining was the most unpleasant thing i've ever had to do
i'm totally at a loss

[LiddleTina]

Originally Posted by Meko

if i can find a tub for him i'd be happy to take him on. I've just rescued a few spare heatmats and got spare stats, just need to clear out a tub...

Can always call on my uncle for help if needed as he's pretty up on his royals

he comes complete with tub...Rachel from on here suggested i put him in one for a while instead of his viv to see if making him feel more secure would help...he's been in it a couple of months now.
i`d be seriously grateful for any help at all.

[jonnyboy]

ive sent you a pm... ive had to get corns and royals feeding again... id be happy to take him on... give me a shout if you want me to meet you somewhere

[LiddleTina]

thanks for all the responses and pm's guys...i've got a tough decision to make now.
it's gonna be hard to part with him but equally as hard to decide who to let him go to.
i'll be in touch after tomorrow.
thanks again everyone.

[twinklu]

Sorry don't know anything about this but couldn't he go into the vets for assist feed/force feed rather than having to give him away.

[nuggett5]

has hes/hers housing changed in any way? I had a adult none feeder wich never fed for 6 monthsand i tryed every thing! all i did to get him to eat was put him in a smaller rub . now eats like a pig