Goober, from the boob-egg

My big normal female, Daiserbeam, was bred to our lemon pastel, Butters. She gave us three BEAUTIFUL eggs, one slug, and one tiny boob-egg. We candled it, saw veins, and incubated accordingly. Every week, we candled it, and every week it remained viable.

We slit about a week ago, and sure enough, there was a tiny snake in the tiny boob-egg. Today, with some help, he's finally out.

I have to ask, just for my own edification, has anybody ever had a ball python hatch out this tiny? Were they okay?

Goober *seems* okay, there's no kinks or obvious physical deformities (aside from his funky shaped head), but we're still a bit nervous, obviously. Our vet's just a call away, after all.


And uh..... I knew he was going to be tiny and all but....

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...rinthehand.jpg

(please excuse my pasty white and bandaided hand)

15 grams. Goober weighs 15 grams.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m.../agoober15.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...berquarter.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...agoober152.jpg

Exploring his tub:

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...agoobertub.jpg

I've never seen a baby at 15 grams! Wow!

Really, just see if he eats and lives ok. If he can grow and live like a normal ball python, let him! But treat him with care and good luck!

that is the cutest ball python ever awwwww

He's adorable, and I love the name! Congrats! :gj:

What a cute little guy!! Best of luck with him!

Is he going to be able to eat with a head shaped in that way? I am just unsure anatomically for swallowing. But he is cute none the less.

Good luck. He is SO cute! He should be able to eat mice pinkies. I have seen corn snake babies and they are TINY and that is what they eat. I will be sending positive vibs to your little goober :D

What a cute little baby! I really do hope that he makes it!

He is cute. It looks like his head is too big for his body. I did hatch out two sets of twins last season. They were all very small. I did not weight them though. They all started eating no problem, are still doing great.

Good luck, and keep us updated.

He is just too cute! :) Hope he does well for you!

Wow, that little guy is tiny! Hope he makes it for you. Good luck!!

cool that he hatched i hope he does make it i say the head will fatten up as he grows (hopefully)

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Originally Posted by StormSerpent

Is he going to be able to eat with a head shaped in that way? I am just unsure anatomically for swallowing. But he is cute none the less.

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The tiniest baby from my first clutch was a bit bigger (about 32 grams), but same head shape right out of the egg. About a week later the head was just about normal, and she shed, ate 4 meals, and has since found a new home. Just make sure to keep him/her hydrated with the correct humidity and a water bowl.

Wow, very tiny! I'd just treat Goober like any hatchling just adjust the size of his prey for his littler self. Please keep us updated on Goober's progressive and I hope he does very well for you.

awww... he's cute. I love his reduced pattern and yep, Goober is definitely a good name for him. congrats.

How's Goober doing today? (BTW, love the title of this thread! His name "Goober" has been stuck in my head all day, LOL!)

LOL wow hes tiny and cute xD

he BETTER thrive bc hes adorable lol. and Goober is the PERFECT name for such a little guy. :gj::gj:

Haha that is great! love the head. :gj:

He's adorable! I want to snuggle him, awww! I hope the little guy thrives for you :)

AWEEEEEE!!!! Little Goober is adorable!!

"I shall call him... mini me" :rolleye2:

So cute!

hes a cutie treat him good and good luck:gj:

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The tiniest baby from my first clutch was a bit bigger (about 32 grams), but same head shape right out of the egg. About a week later the head was just about normal, and she shed, ate 4 meals, and has since found a new home. Just make sure to keep him/her hydrated with the correct humidity and a water bowl.

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That's pretty reassuring, glad to know he's not the first weird-headed little runt! We're definitely keeping him thoroughly hydrated.

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Originally Posted by Patricia

How's Goober doing today? (BTW, love the title of this thread! His name "Goober" has been stuck in my head all day, LOL!)

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He seems a bit tired today, and is really enjoying his hot-end. His "normal" sized siblings are all pretty exhausted too though, so I'm not *too* concerned. He's alert and flicking his tongue, I think the world outside the egg is a bit overwhelming, but we're keeping a close eye on him just in case he needs to go see the vet.

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He's adorable! I want to snuggle him, awww! I hope the little guy thrives for you :)

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It's pretty much all I can do to leave him alone right now. I have to keep reminding myself that he's fragile and shouldn't be snuggled until he's started, stable, and strong!

Pretty much all you can do is house him properly, wait til he sheds and offer a live pinky mouse. You can leave it in overnight if you want to. Babies generally feed better that way anyway, especially for the first time.

His head is only shaped that way because he doesn't have any fat reserves there. It will go to normal as he gains weight. No worries :)

Wow; that is a tiny baby! I've never seen pics of one smaller. I wish you luck with him. I'd be interested to see/read his growth rates as time goes by.

That's a cute little baby... I'm thinking BP Bobble Head... LOL

Goober crossed my mind this morning. How's he doing?

whqt a cute little guy. watch he will grow and be huge lol good luck with him

I know you've already heard this a million times...but he is SO completely and absolutely adorable!! :D And did I maybe see this guy over at deviantART?? He's definitely a charmer!! I love his colors and pattern...the spot on his head and the little spot in his first neck stripe are very cool too...and I think his head shape is very endearing :D It will be interesting to see how big he'll get...he should be able to eat pinkies no problem. Good luck with the cute lil guy!!

OMG.....so tiny! 15 GRAMS!!! Never seen one that tiny. Best of luck, and give that wee one the tenderest care possible..:aww:

I was thinking about goober as well. How is he doing? Please post photos :) Has his head filled out? I do hope he is doing well :)

I think little Goober wins the prize for "The tiniest BP on the forum" :aww:

Hey I was wondering about the Goober too!

I so wanna see some pics...

GOOBER!!!!:snake:

Now Im in the mood for a peanut butter and jelly sandwich...

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I know you've already heard this a million times...but he is SO completely and absolutely adorable!! :D And did I maybe see this guy over at deviantART?? He's definitely a charmer!! I love his colors and pattern...the spot on his head and the little spot in his first neck stripe are very cool too...and I think his head shape is very endearing :D It will be interesting to see how big he'll get...he should be able to eat pinkies no problem. Good luck with the cute lil guy!!

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Yes, you probably did see him over on dA, I'm Cadaver-Love over there, lol!


Goober is doing his Goobery little thing! He ate a live pinky mouse and he's TRYING to go through his first shed. He even attempted to take f/t last night, but it was just JUST a tiny bit too big and he couldn't get it down. :( He tried really, REALLY hard, so I'm a bit worried about the amount of energy he burned through. I swear, it LOOKED like the perfect size! *headdesk*

Here are some updated pics, complete with slightly-filled-out-head:

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...goobertape.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...gooberhand.jpg

Thanks everyone for thinking of him! It really means a lot to me, he's my special little guy!

Thanks for the update, I too had been wondering about the little guy. He sure is looking good, how much does he weigh now?

Wow his head is shaped like a Gators head! Haha! Hope he does well for you,

Daniel

Oh I hope he pulls through. I haven't even met him and I have a soft spot for Goober. :please:

I think that little guy is going to be something really special for you down the road. He sure has a very nice reduced pattern on him. We are all pulling for him here.

He's got the will to live, he'll make it :) His head looks a bit better now too. Good luck Goober!

Li'l Goober has many cyber aunts and uncles here. :)

Goober has to be the most adorable ball python ever!

Little Goober shed and ate successfully today! :banana: He seems pretty darn content. :P

Any post-shed pics? He really is a cutie-pie!! :)

Goober is a great story ... he will be one that many people think about a lot from now on. Goober is the perfect name, and I know will make you an awesome pet. I wish you and "The Goob" all the best ... great story and congrats on the success.

Keep those watching this unfold updated!

I was wondering what was going on with this little guy too, good to hear he is doing ok ...:) He really is a cute little Goober

It's "The Goob" from the boob (egg) LOL!!! I'm so glad that lil one is pullin through. Watch him grow into a 3000g monster in no time at all.

That has to be one of the coolest things ever! Just amazing!

Oh I'm so glad to read that Goober is doing so well and eating, shedding, etc. Go Goober Go! :banana:

Goober officially upgraded himself from one pinky mouse to TWO pinky mice at a time! He's lookin' so good! I keep forgetting to get a weight on him, but he's definitely growing pretty well. Still teensy, though!

Here's an updated picture for you guys!

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m.../goober1-1.jpg

Maybe one day he might prove out as a genetic dwarf ball... hmmm :omg: