So we had our first clutch of eggs hatch this season and unfortunately only 1 survived. out of 7 eggs 4 molded. 1 died in the egg and one died after hatching i believe caused by the yolk sac. we cut the yolk sac from the only survivor and she has been alive for a week and a half. all the babies were deformed including the one the didn't hatch. the survivor has 2 spinal kinks and a stunted tail right after the cloaca. going on day 11. and she has yet to shed. and yet to eat. I'm unsure if babies show the same signs as adults when shedding. should i be looking for blue or grey eyes. because right now they are solid black. my other problem is that because we cut the yolk sac early she is very under weight sitting at about 32 grams. she is highly active and attentive to any motion and movement. but hasn't displayed any striking interest. i was going to try a live pinkie mouse. but she still hasn't shed so i don't know if she's even go for it. my last concern is that the umbilical chord is still attached. it is quite dead by this point. however still seems solidly attached to her belly. i didn't want to touch it to much. any thought's or idea's would be great.
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