Just inquired about a new snake. Fingers crossed.

[Kaylaaa]

Wow, 92 grams at 2 years? I am surprised he is alive too. He already looks so much better though, good for you! Even looks more plump just from the hydration he probably severely needed. I'm so glad you have him now
Makes my heart happy. <3

[Zincubus]

Wow, 92 grams at 2 years? I am surprised he is alive too. He already looks so much better though, good for you! Even looks more plump just from the hydration he probably severely needed. I'm so glad you have him now
Makes my heart happy. <3

I took in a dehydrated royal many years ago and after ONE single soak he looked so much plumper and more colourful .

[zina10]

He will think he died and went to heaven !!

Such a good looking fellow, too, he will clean up nicely !! Great contrast and pattern.

Once he is settled in I would feed him regular meals. But not jump right away into heavy feeding. Normally, young Ball Pythons are garbage disposals and can eat a TON.

But with this starvation diet he was on, you just don't know what shape his organs and system are in.

I'm not sure if its even comparable, but in other animals, you can cause organ failure by feeding a "starved" animal to much or to fast. Called "re-feeding syndrome".

Again, no idea if that is a "thing" in snakes, but if he survived that long, there is no rush to bring him up super fast.

I sure can't wait to see him somewhat plumped up, though. Bet he will be gorgeous !!

[Nellasaur]

Holy crap he's supposed to be 2? My underweight pet store noodle didn't weigh much less than that when I brought him home and he was less than 6 months. If he's made it this far I have no doubt that he'll be able to perk up with proper care and patient feeding. You're awesome for taking him on!

[Kaylaaa]

It's so crazy how much dehydration can affect them like that.

[cletus]

well this thread made me feel good! enjoy your new little guy dahlia.

Your avatar is so awesome. lol

[Dahliasmom]

He will think he died and went to heaven !!

Such a good looking fellow, too, he will clean up nicely !! Great contrast and pattern.

Once he is settled in I would feed him regular meals. But not jump right away into heavy feeding. Normally, young Ball Pythons are garbage disposals and can eat a TON.

But with this starvation diet he was on, you just don't know what shape his organs and system are in.

I'm not sure if its even comparable, but in other animals, you can cause organ failure by feeding a "starved" animal to much or to fast. Called "re-feeding syndrome".

Again, no idea if that is a "thing" in snakes, but if he survived that long, there is no rush to bring him up super fast.

I sure can't wait to see him somewhat plumped up, though. Bet he will be gorgeous !!

Good point! I have rat pinks from when I brought My pastel lesser home, I was going to start with those and do either a 5 or 7 day feed schedule depending on how he seems to handle it. Do you have any suggestions?


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[zina10]

With a rat pink, I would feed every 5 days...if he is willing.

Once you see that everything is working well (urates, poop) and he continues to do well and gains well, I would bump up one food size and try every 7 days.
By then he should be getting ready for a shed. I would not feed during the shed cycle at all.

If everything is going well thus far I would then start feeding what one would "normally" feed a snake, based on his size. Pick the rat out by how wide around he and the rat is.

I would only take it slow and careful in the beginning, until you see how his body is handling it.

These are just my thoughts and opinions, though. Keep a careful watch on him, and adjust your schedule as needed. Keep posting about him along the way and you will get additional help and suggestions.

But for the first few days (minimum 4 or 5) I would just let him settle. No handling. Hopefully he will settle quick and drink well.

What a lucky snake he is !!!!

[Dahliasmom]

pure joy.


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[piedlover79]

Omnomonom!!! I'm so glad he's eating for you already! It really is amazing that he lived for 2 years with basically no growth.