Hi everyone! I got a baby Moquards Beauty Snake this weekend and I am super excited about it! I posted something a little similar on the rat snakes forum, but I am not getting much back. I was wondering a little bit about the differences between taiwan beauties and moquards beauties, but I will save that for the rat snake board.

However, I also need help with how to properly care for a baby snake. I have two adult snakes (eastern king and a ball python) and I was just wondering how things differ between caring for a baby and an adult.

How often should I feed my baby? I have heard so many different things and I want to narrow it down. I want him to get as long as possible and be well-fed, but not obese or unhealthy. Could I feed him two pinkies at a time if he wanted them?

Is there a particular way to handle a baby to make it trust you and feel comfortable? (Other than the basics)

How often and for how long should I handle my baby? I was thinking I should handle him at least once a day. I heard beauties can be aggressive, and though he has shown no aggressive tendencies at all I want to make sure he stays comfortable with people. I don't want to stress him by handling him too much though.

I just got him two days ago and at first he was a little skittish, but he seems comfortable now. He hangs out on his climbing logs or peeks out of his hides. He also seems pretty curious about everything and will slither around his enclosure (20 gallon aquarium) in an easy manner. He shed perfectly yesterday and ate a pinky today and he was the biggest of the siblings.

Feel free to share anything you know about caring for babies and if you want to give some name suggestions that would be great too!

Here are some pictures!

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