Nursing new BP back to health. Questions about my plan.

That is so great to see and read about! You have a very pretty snake and your snake is lucky to have such an attentive and open to learning owner :D

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Originally Posted by cmccu5

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Sorry to get off subject, but that snake has a fabulous coat of scales. Nice patterning and color, beautiful black bands.

Agreeing with the others in terms of "no need to consider tube/assist feeding now or for a while". This is a young animal, who we've learned is more than likely able/willing to eat on its own in proper husbandry. Big box snakes are a common story and as long as the owner scraps the info they were told in the store and is willing to take some aggressive approaches (such as Deborah's 6qt hatchling tub strat) or allowing lots of cover (what's being suggested with plant floor cover, can be done with plastic or $1 silk garlands from the Dollar Tree).

Spine definitely doesn't seem too triangular, body doesn't seem too wrinkly or rough.

Keep the humidity up, that's your big goal IMHO, based on what I'm seeing and hearing.

Awesome job!!!! See, no need for all the other concerns or treatments. You are already on track!!! :gj:

So now just let your new snake get acclimated to his/her new home. Leave the animal alone, no handling for at least a week. I personally don't handle at all until a new snake has eaten three consecutive meals without refusal for me. Getting the animal eating should be your top priority now that the shed issue is already behind you. A snake that is well adjusted, feeling safe and secure will be more inclined to eat regularly, hence holding off on things like handling which may stress the animal out.

Keep us posted, and we're here to help with any more questions you may have.