New baby ball

[RobertsKitty]

I got my first baby ball last night (my boy was a year when I got him). She is a normal female and is super cute! I was just wondering if there is any special care for the young ones? She was hatched May 11 and has had three meals so far. The breeder I got her from said he fed her every 5-7 days so I'm going to get her on a more consistent every 5 days feeding. He also said she takes mouse fuzzies 'aggressively' and can be coaxed into a rat pup. Which would be best for her? She's 80 grams at the moment. Also I know you normally want to wait a few days to feed after they get home but tomorrow will be 7 days since her last meal. Should I go ahead and offer to her?

In exchange for your advice here is a picture of my new baby as payment!

[Rob]

Congrats on the new pick up, be sure to check out the husbandry section of the forum.
Yes go ahead and offer food, im a big believer in offering the same day I get a new snake in.

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[RobertsKitty]

Sounds good to me. What size feeder should I get her?

[Rob]

Sounds good to me. What size feeder should I get her?

as in a separate container to feed her in?

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[RobertsKitty]

No what sized feeder as in what sized rat or mouse should I get to for her.

[Rob]

No what sized feeder as in what sized rat or mouse should I get to for her.

Oh ok good, I was going to say that's unnecessary. If the breeder said she will take a rat pup then great. You want a prey item that's roughly the size or slightly bigger of the thickest part of the body. It should leave a slight lump. It doesn't have to be an exact science, just nothing drastically too small/large.


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[Painted]

Really nice yellow contrast on that girl. Grats on adding a new member to your family!

-Ph.

[RobertsKitty]

Thanks!

How long till she can safely go in a divided T8? I am waiting in animal plastics to get the divider sent out but I'd like to put her in it asap. She's in Loki's old 10 gallon tank and the cats are constantly staring at her. They can't bother get so much in the bigger tank. Plus I can get a much nicer temp gradient in the larger tank but I know a lot of times people say it's "to much space for a baby". Opinions?

[Rob]

A divided t8 should be fine for her. While you wait for the divider your best option is to put her in a small rubbermaid tub. Obviously put holes for ventilation and throw your uth on there couple hides on each end and a water bowl. Cheap, easy and she will love it.

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[RobertsKitty]

Sounds good. She's been in full hunter mode so I'm hoping she will eat today. I plan on switching her to f/t eventually but for now I want to get her eating consistently before I switch her over.

I set her in her hide this morning just in case she hadn't found the door yet. I got a snakey stink eye as she crawled back out and continued her hunt.