Seriously guys.. hes not eating :(

[Bright202]

my new baby BP isnt eating and im stressin out here.. i got him a little fuzzy mouse

[Nordinho]

Check Adam's website. There's a great article about how to get hatchlings started.

http://www.8ballpythons.com/journal/...ingseating.htm

[jknudson]

Live or f/t?

[Bright202]

Live or f/t?

F/t

[littleindiangirl]

When did you first get him?

[Bright202]

When did you first get him?

like yesterday.. he's a skinny little guy.. he's happy.. maybe ill wait a week with a live hopper??

[Bright202]

Live or f/t?

so put a live mouse in? overnight? seems confusing to me, do i basically want to make him starved?

[littleindiangirl]

When you have his tank all set up, proper heat and humidity, with 2 identical hides, you give the snake 2 weeks of alone time.
These 2 weeks will ensure that your new baby is acclimated to his environment, and that is when you should offer him a fuzzy mouse. Only handle him when it is absolutely necessary, for cleaning any really messy pee etc.
With that in mind, he should be well on his way to being a great feeder. 90% of the time a snake does not eat is because of his husbandry, and STRESS.

[Bright202]

When you have his tank all set up, proper heat and humidity, with 2 identical hides, you give the snake 2 weeks of alone time.
These 2 weeks will ensure that your new baby is acclimated to his environment, and that is when you should offer him a fuzzy mouse. Only handle him when it is absolutely necessary, for cleaning any really messy pee etc.
With that in mind, he should be well on his way to being a great feeder. 90% of the time a snake does not eat is because of his husbandry, and STRESS.

i don't have 2 identical hides, i have a cave and a cork log thing so he chills under that, i thought the tank was to big for him so today i added some stuff to make it look not so big and scary for him. I'll let him settle in

[littleindiangirl]

I didnt know you had such a tall tank, with little floor space. Please keep in mind that this is not an arboreal species, and it will be difficult to keep proper humidity and temps in one so tall. I highly suggest you go to walmart, and buy a 4$ 12 qt tub for him as soon as you have 4$. If he is really a hatchling, this is the size most advise. Get him two identical hides, like a plant pot saucer, with a hole cut in the side, and a water dish. You want this animal to hide, and feel snug and safe. They arent good display animals as say a chameleon, but they are great animals to keep. Hope this helps you figure out what is more important.