When to feed hatchling?

i always offer a rat pink or pup first depending on size of the hatchling. If they take it then good, if not I offer a mouse hopper right after i take out the rat, this usually triggers a very good feeding response in hatchlings. If not then I offer mouse hopper the next day or 2 days after. hopper mice will usually not harm your snake, but its still better to keep an eye on them and not leave them in there too long.

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Originally Posted by Animals As Leaders

Alright my babies all had their first shed :banana:

When do you guys usually offer food once this happens?

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within 3-5days after their first shed they all get their first meal, a small mouse or rat pinky.

Pitoon

Big Gunns usually feeds soon after the first shed, however BG has noticed that babies are more likely to eat on the first try if you wait about a week after the first shed.

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Originally Posted by Big Gunns

Big Gunns usually feeds soon after the first shed, however BG has noticed that babies are more likely to eat on the first try if you wait about a week after the first shed.

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i 2nd that. i also tend to leave the rat pups in over night and who ever doesnt eat i take out the rat pups and dont try again for another week.