foggy011983 Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Hi, I've recently been diagnosed with a eye condition so can't work at the moment or get chance to shoot. Does anyone have a head shot rabbit i can buy of them. Needs to still have guts head and skin intact, preferably fresh frozen, or put in fridge asap. Its for my Burmese python. As I've been off I'll i have not been able to shoot, thus she had not had food for a couple of months. I live in Ipswich Suffolk so ideally anyone local would be great. If you can help i would be most grateful. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge007 Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) Can't you feed it something else ? Bet it's starving Edited February 6, 2013 by edge007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy011983 Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Hi reptiles don't need food as often as other animals. Snakes can go up to a year without food. They are very efficient animals when it comes to food. I think its something like 80 percent of the energy we get from food is used to maintain out body temperature. As snakes don't use energy to maintain their body and move to hot and cold areas to regulate their temperature they can put 100 percent of the energy they get from food into growth. Feeding wise she normally eats a rabbit I've a month, any more and you risk obesity. That is something that is common with them being kept as pets. I could try feeding rats but she doesn't like them. Other than that i could try piglets but its trying to get one. The other thing she could eat would be the neighbours cat but i don't think that would go down to well lol. That's why i think its best to keep her on what's she is used to eating and just see if anyone has a spare rabbit lol. Sorry for the biology lesson, but it is quite interesting. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottoj18 Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Rabbits , piglets how big is this thing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 I would willingly give you a rabbit. It's going to smell a bit by time postie gets there though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy011983 Posted February 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 She is about 14 foot long and 8 inches wide at fattest part of girth lol. She could probably eat a small dog like a cairn terrier at the moment. I'll see if i can upload a picture tomorrow. Yeah postage may not be a good idea lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy011983 Posted February 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 (edited) This is a picture of her about a year ago. She is much bigger now Edited February 7, 2013 by foggy011983 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta06 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Scary looking creature!!! The snake is cute, though :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy011983 Posted February 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Cheeky ******. Your probably right though lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED BEARD Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 look in your local free ads paper,there should be someone giving away a pet rabbit or selling one really cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy011983 Posted February 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 I know a rabbit is a rabbit, but maybe I'm soft, a pet rabbit especially one that some child has once loved i wouldn't be able to give to her. I just wouldn't feel right for some strange reason. if no one has one available I'll try get the butcher to order one in intact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyb79 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Shame you're so far away. I've got a freezer full which I used for dog training, but I need to defrost the freezer so need rid of them! If I'm coming over your way at any time, I'll let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiLisCer Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hi I am too far away to help with a rabbit, which is a shame; however, most large pet shops will have frozen rabbits in stock for snakes. If you are struggling to find one locally who sells them - a call to Honeybrooks (http://www.honeybrookfarm.com/contact-us.htm) Will tell you who they supply locally. I am really surprised that on a shooting forum - nobody local can help you out though. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzthompson Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 I shotgun my rabbits, not suitable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy011983 Posted February 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hi sorry quarry shot with a shotgun is not suitable due to the high lead content. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy011983 Posted February 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 I don't know if this would interest anyone, but if you wanted to bring the rabbit to me rather than me collect it from your self, you can also handle her and have your photo taken. This will give people the chance in handling a large constructor. She is very friendly and never been aggressive so you will have nothing to worry about. I can't imagine many people would get the chance to handle one normally so here's your chance if it interests you. atb Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parapilot Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hold a starving hungry snake!!! You skinny fokes going to have to be brave haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 I don't know if this would interest anyone, but if you wanted to bring the rabbit to me rather than me collect it from your self, you can also handle her and have your photo taken. This will give people the chance in handling a large constructor. She is very friendly and never been aggressive so you will have nothing to worry about. I can't imagine many people would get the chance to handle one normally so here's your chance if it interests you. atb Steve Youre making her sound like a burly builder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy011983 Posted February 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Lol well spotted. I'm using a smartphone to reply. Sometimes its not that smart. yes you get the chance to hold a large constrictor, not a night with me a large beer belching constructor lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hold a starving hungry snake!!! You skinny fokes going to have to be brave haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 if you were a bit more local to me you could come and shoot them yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy011983 Posted February 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 I'm sure the one your holding in your picture would please her lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzthompson Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Hi sorry quarry shot with a shotgun is not suitable due to the high lead content. I use steel shot buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy011983 Posted February 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Hi if your using steel shot that would be great. I can't imagine a bit of rust would harm her. I'll pm you my number if that's ok, or if you rather i called you just let me know your number and I'll call you. Many thanks Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrnsie44 Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Mate I'm not far if I can get out this coming week ill bring them to you , Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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