Tiny Hatchling

[Matt K]

I had a similar problem. I purchased a little Pastel from a breeder I trust, but he and his other Pastel sibling weren't yet feeding. The whole clutch had shed, and everyone but the Pastels were on feed. The weather was getting really bad and cold, and I've had great luck with getting picky eaters to eat, so we agreed to have him shipped over. He didn't eat for weeks, despite my every attempt to get him fed. I had to assist feed, which went just fine, though he was a stubborn little guy about it. Two days after his first meal he was incredibly active, and four days after I offered a mouse hopper. It took him about ten minutes to get comfortable, but he grabbed it, killed it, and swallowed it down. I'm elated about how it ended up, and that he is now (knock on wood) willingly eating on his own. For reference he was 43 grams on arrival from the breeder. I hope it goes well for your little guy, but don't be discouraged. It takes some snakes several assist feeds before they get the idea. Good luck!

Cheers,
-Matt

[nicktreb]

Hey everyone just wanted to give an update. I tried feeding her a week later and she actually tried to hit it and missed and then didn't show any interest after that, probably being frightened I gave up for that weeks feed. This weekend I tried again and she hit it right away, perfect strike. I was so happy she was able to eat on her own. Hopefully i can get some meat on her. I do now believe it was her first time eating after I got her.

[Vypyrz]

Congratulations. I hope she will continue to thrive for you..

[Emilio]

Hey everyone just wanted to give an update. I tried feeding her a week later and she actually tried to hit it and missed and then didn't show any interest after that, probably being frightened I gave up for that weeks feed. This weekend I tried again and she hit it right away, perfect strike. I was so happy she was able to eat on her own. Hopefully i can get some meat on her. I do now believe it was her first time eating after I got her.

Great to hear.

[kc261]

Congrats! That's great news.