Feeding Hatchlings...?!

[patb201985]

need alittle advise on what steps some people take on feeding new borns...? i tried offer today and they just turn away... they have been out the egg for 2 weeks and just had their 1st shed... how long til it becomes a problem...? advice & tips are needed please, dont want to lose any snakes because they are stubborn or not knowing...
Thanks

[Stewart_Reptiles]

If they fully absorbed their yolk I do not consider assisting them before at least week number 8. (Of course you need to observe them)

Some BP will eat 24 hours after their first shed most but most often they will eat about a week after their first shed, and for some it can take longer.

This might help you http://www.8ballpythons.com/journal/...ingseating.htm

[patb201985]

If they fully absorbed their yolk I do not consider assisting them before at least week number 8. (Of course you need to observe them)

Some BP will eat 24 hours after their first shed most but most often they will eat about a week after their first shed, and for some it can take longer.

This might help you http://www.8ballpythons.com/journal/...ingseating.htm

thanks alot Deb... im gonna need it.

[JasonG]

Make sure you are using the right size prey item and also do not be affraid to leave it in the tub for 24 hours. A pinkie can't hurt a hatchling.

[spk329]

Hey Pat....What are you trying to feed them? Live hoppers are good to start with

[patb201985]

Hey Pat....What are you trying to feed?

im trying to feed the BP hatchling from my 1st clutch... they hatched out 7/14/09. Im offering the F/T pinkies.

[BallPythons9]

Make sure they are in a small tub with a hide and proper heat/humidity. Then I would offer a live fuzzy mouse or very small live hopper mouse.

[coldbloodaddict]

im trying to feed the BP hatchling from my 1st clutch... they hatched out 7/14/09. Im offering the F/T pinkies.

Pinky Mice or Rats?

You'll have the best luck with live hopper mice!

[Failshed]

i'm in the same boat right now.

i just got my lesser male that shed on 7/24/09 and i dont know when it starts to be a problem...

[rabernet]

im trying to feed the BP hatchling from my 1st clutch... they hatched out 7/14/09. Im offering the F/T pinkies.

I'd go with live. It's the rare hatchling that will take F/T for their first meal.

I'm assuming these are pinky rats, not mice?

I actually have been starting all of mine off on live hopper ASF's, and then switch them over to rats after a few meals. In my experience, they're switching the first time they're offered something else.