Vote for BP.Net for the 2013 Forum of the Year! Click here for more info.

» Site Navigation

» Home
 > FAQ

» Online Users: 2,809

1 members and 2,808 guests
Most users ever online was 6,337, 01-24-2020 at 04:30 AM.

» Today's Birthdays

None

» Stats

Members: 75,031
Threads: 248,489
Posts: 2,568,439
Top Poster: JLC (31,651)
Welcome to our newest member, isismomma
Results 1 to 4 of 4
  1. #1
    Registered User
    Join Date
    03-12-2017
    Location
    Southern CA
    Posts
    9
    Thanks
    4
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    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

  2. #2
    Bogertophis's Avatar
    Join Date
    04-28-2018
    Location
    USA
    Posts
    20,182
    Thanks
    28,081
    Thanked 19,739 Times in 11,797 Posts
    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".
    Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.
    Eric Hoffer (1902 - 1983)

  3. The Following User Says Thank You to Bogertophis For This Useful Post:

    bcking98 (09-01-2020)

  4. #3
    Registered User
    Join Date
    03-12-2017
    Location
    Southern CA
    Posts
    9
    Thanks
    4
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Re: Help...Tiny hatchling

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

    Thanks again,
    Bryan

  5. #4
    Bogertophis's Avatar
    Join Date
    04-28-2018
    Location
    USA
    Posts
    20,182
    Thanks
    28,081
    Thanked 19,739 Times in 11,797 Posts
    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! Good survivors, anyway...
    Last edited by Bogertophis; 09-01-2020 at 12:51 AM.
    Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.
    Eric Hoffer (1902 - 1983)

  6. The Following User Says Thank You to Bogertophis For This Useful Post:

    bcking98 (09-01-2020)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v4.2.1