This guy, Caramel, suddenly stopped feeding and became really thin. A few weeks ago he started to become listless and I was sure I would lose him. I decided to try the Powerade bath and amazingly within a few minutes of taking him out he ate a small mouse. He's since eaten 2 more smalls at 7 day intervals and tonight ate his 1st medium mouse for quite a while.
He's back to his normal lively self and already looks loads better.
I always keep some in the cupboard. I make sure it's the red one as it tastes like devils water so I'm less likely to drink it The blue one is actually quite tasty.
i got 2 bottles of the blue, i have never tasted the stuff and dont intend to, because if i think 'yum thats nice' then the snakes wont get any if they do end up needing it :lol2:
Various pieces of quality advice on RFUK over years and years regarding the use of Gatorade, Dioralyte, Pedialyte to supply electrolytes just like Powerade does. All before June 2008.
Various pieces of quality advice on RFUK over years and years regarding the use of Gatorade, Dioralyte, Pedialyte to supply electrolytes just like Powerade does. All before June 2008.
I don't think Christian has ever claimed that it is HIS method, its just something he passed on his experience of. Christian was taught the method in France as far as I am aware.
However people use 'Christians' thread, for the very simple fact that he put a lot of time and effort in to creating his 'Alternative method' threads, with loads of pictures and clear explanations, and people find them easy to follow.
Oh and this one from 2002, tells everyone about the fabulous new clear Gatorade for use with the soaking technique first popularised in the 80's by Jeff Gee. New Gatorade-CLEAR! - Redtailboa.net
:2thumb: I used it on my corn when I found him after a month and a half lost :S. he was fine afterwards and ate and he's doing good. GO blue
THANKS WLW
or at least thanks for letting us know about it
This sounds like something worth trying with my MBK, who's not been feeding for almost two months. (If not, somebody tell me not to!)
The only thing that Christian's thread doesn't explain is the ratio. Pauline, would it be possible to say how much Powerade you added to how much water? I don't want my Mexican Black Kingsnake to become a Mexican Tropical Green Kingsnake...
Now for rehydrating a badly dehydrated snake you want around 75% powerade added in there. depending on how bad it is and if its not due to dehydration. Pm me or ask on here if you need futher advice
Yeah I spotted that bit. Like he said, it changes if it's not for dehydration and I don't want to get it wrong! Not sure how badly it could go, but if there's a chance of screwing my MBK up even more than she is atm, I don't wanna risk it!
And... obviously... can't PM him about it.... :whistling2:
Ah, that's good to know. Btw (and sorry for all the questions!) if it's being used to kick start a snake feeding, does Christian's "take them out for 90 mins, do it again, put them in a damp place for 12 hours" thing apply? That sounds like it's catered towards a dehydrated snake as compared to a general health thing. Would a Powerade bath followed by the 90min gap and then another do the trick without the 12 hour paddle work?
Nah I think that really only applies to dehydration ... The powerade bath is pretty much the cheaper version of "repti boost" - once they drink it, it just probably just boosts their metabolism .. well that is my theory anyway :whistling2:
I have had 2 snakes die despite using it, but not because of using it. It works, but its not magic.
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