We cut out last clutch last night and found what looks like a hypo butter with a cord wrapped around it in a knot. We decided to tie it off it floss and cut the cord as it had been unable to absorb what looks like any yolk. Cut tying off and cutting went well but now we are trying to figure out our next move. We have lost a few hatchlings this year we felt that if they got assisted earlier they could have made it. A few by the time there were getting assisted, they were to weak to take a meal.

We want to give this guy the best chance to survive. It's a alive but I wouldn't say very strong. I don't believe it will make it to its first shed. Not sure if it would survive days or weeks.

Wanted to know if we should already try to assist this snake or possibly force it if it doesn't walk it down on its own.

Below are pics of the snake and after the cord was clipped. We believe it would have never made It out of egg.