What do I do after the BP eggs hatch next week???

[stickyalvinroll]

Then you would also know hatchlings right out of the egg require different husbandry than yearlings or adults.
You so missed the point of my first post.

Back on the topic at hand:
Jayare is your hatchling rack back or belly heat? I usually shoot for mid 80s in the tub.

Becuase if they did require a different temp right out of the egg there wouldn't be any snakes in the wild... -.-

[PitOnTheProwl]

Becuase if they did require a different temp right out of the egg there wouldn't be any snakes in the wild... -.-

Not in the wild are we?
Also many don't keep their hatchlings on belly heat and keep a couple degrees cooler, higher humidity till first shed and so on. SMH

[stickyalvinroll]

Not in the wild are we?
Also many don't keep their hatchlings on belly heat and keep a couple degrees cooler, higher humidity till first shed and so on. SMH

I was only taking about the temps. Asking if 90 degrees is a good hot spot when he claims to have 20+ snakes. SMH bringing other things in the convo.

[Eric Alan]

SMH bringing other things in the convo.

SMH bringing the unnecessary negativity to the thread. Why don't you get off your high horse and help a fellow member out during one of the best times it is to do this thing we love?

[Stewart_Reptiles]

I put all the babies together in 1 tub on wet paper towels, right? And for how long?All together Damp paper towel
Do I put a bowl of water in there with them or wait till after the 1st shed?

I put them all together on dmp paper towel, providing a water bowl until they first shed.

At what time do I separate them in a tub by themselves?

Once they shed.

Don't feed any of them until AFTER the 1st shed?

Not unless you have something go wrong and an hatchling does not absorb it's yolk

What temp do I set the Thermostat to for the new babies?

Only you can answer that it depends on the enclosure, heat source and t-stat, I thrive to provide a hot spot of 86/88 and no higher.

What substrate should I use for them? I use Aspen for all my other snakes.

I use aspen, the choice is yours.

[jennmbarker]

So my 1st clutch of 8 eggs are due to hatch on Monday the 16th of May. (day 60) (Normal X Champagne)

I put all the babies together in 1 tub on wet paper towels, right? And for how long?
Do I put a bowl of water in there with them or wait till after the 1st shed?
Don't feed any of them until AFTER the 1st shed?
At what time do I separate them in a tub by themselves?
What temp do I set the Thermostat to for the new babies?
What substrate should I use for them? I use Aspen for all my other snakes.
I'm going to plug in the shoe box rack on Tuesday so I need to know all the right steps for them.
The shoe box rack is in my snake room and the ambient room temp is 80 degrees.

Thanks for any and all the helpful tips you have for me.

Jayare

I don't have a answer as I'm too waiting for my first ball python clutch to hatch (lesser x lesser), but I was wondering if you will post pics of ur babies once hatched. I have a huge normal female I'm breeding to my champagne next season.

[Jayare]

Thanks for everyone's Much Appreciated input (EXCEPT Stickys) Way to make a New Guy Feel Welcomed !!! There's always 1 in every crowd...

Yes i do have 20+ BP's but the youngest one I have purchased was 5 months old when I got it. I just wanted to know if I had to Start them at a Lower temp like 85 or so in case they can't regulate their heat as newborns. I don't want to Fry them if they can't take that heat as newborns.

Yes the hatchling rack is belly heat and I fired it up today, still making adjustments to get it to about 86-88 in the tubs. (Thanks Deb)

Yes Jen I will post pics hopefully as they are pipping and after they are out.

Jayare

[embrit345]

Good luck Jay, looking forward to pics. I have al this to come next season eeek xx

[Pooboodeltin]

Hello, I am expecting my clutch to hatch in the next 2 weeks. What kind of ventilation do I need for the tubs with the damp paper towels in the incubator after they hatch. Do I need to drill/melt some holes into it or do I just put the lid on?

[Craiga 01453]

Hello, I am expecting my clutch to hatch in the next 2 weeks. What kind of ventilation do I need for the tubs with the damp paper towels in the incubator after they hatch. Do I need to drill/melt some holes into it or do I just put the lid on?

This thread is over 3 years old.

Start a new thread and you'll get the replies you need. I don't breed so can't offer advice.