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    newborn ball question.

    how long does it usually take for a hatchling to shed?
    and is it okay to feed before they shed?
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    Re: newborn ball question.

    I would say anywhere from 7-14 days commonly around day ten for me. I would wait until the first shed for a feeding attempt. Usually the liquid that the neonate pipped will keep them full till that point and trying to feed them something they have never seen before while having a full belly might produce a negative feeding response.

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    Re: newborn ball question.

    Quote Originally Posted by Vilenica View Post
    I would say anywhere from 7-14 days commonly around day ten for me. I would wait until the first shed for a feeding attempt. Usually the liquid that the neonate pipped will keep them full till that point and trying to feed them something they have never seen before while having a full belly might produce a negative feeding response.
    I agree. Typically they shed at around day 10 for me too, and I offer food after that.


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