Hi,
I have two new hatchlings from different clutches. 1 is a normal that I think is about 3 weeks old that has eaten once. The other is a 1 week old spider. I have kept older bp's in the past so I understand proper husbandry but I've never dealt with one so young, let alone two.

I have a couple questions that kind of concern me because I want to get it right.

1st, Is it ok to keep them in the same enclosure for now? I have only one set up for at least a couple days until I can get the other stuff I need for a second. If I need to I suppose I could split the aquarium longways with a piece of cardboard giving both privacy and the ability to thermoregulate. They are cuddled up together most of the time but the 1 week old is very loathe to move much at all while the older one I have seen drink and go to the cool hide once or twice.

The other question is how long after hatching until the first shed cycle begins? I see no signs as of yet except he does scratch his nose on the hide box briefly. Do all brand new hatchlings feel a little soft and squishy before they've shed or eaten? I was worried perhaps he might be sick or it could be normal. It is pretty hard to find info on 1 week old ball pythons.

Any tips or ideas would be greatly appreciated! I want to give these two the best chance of being comfortable, happy balls as possible.

Thanks