Help...Tiny hatchling

Hello. This is my first time breeding. 4 out of 5 are out of the eggs, all look good, but one is tiny, only 23g. He looks alert and is moving well. A lot of the yolk was left in the egg. Should I still wait until he sheds out before attempting to feed? I’m assuming I should use a mouse pinky for such a little guy, but any advice would be greatly appreciated. I want to give the little guy the best chance possible to thrive.

Thank you,
Bryan

You should wait until he sheds before offering food...it's unlikely he would eat first. A small mouse fuzzy would be preferable...mouse pinks are really tiny & tend to
get stuck on their teeth. Just be patient...it's surprising what "TLC" and time will do for even an underweight little one...if it's "meant to be".

Thank you for your words of wisdom. I appreciate it. I’m just really worried about the little noodle.

Thanks again,
Bryan

I know...but it's a good sign that he's "moving well" & "looks alert" so cross your fingers & be patient...he's got a chance. I know how you feel, my heart always goes out
to these "under-dogs".

I've actually had really sassy rosy boas born (live, not eggs) some years back & they were so bitey, I offered them food right away, before they shed, & most ate on day one or two, lol. But that's very unusual...& rosy boas are "supposed to be sweet", but that pairing produced such bitey little snots! :rofl: Good survivors, anyway...:rolleyes: