if you have other reptiles or smaller snakes that will eat pinkys, i would take all babies from first time moms and feed right away or freez them for later. i know it sucks cuz you want the bigger ones for you bigger snakes but theres like a 65% first time mommas are gonna eat there young so it wont be a total loss if you take them before they get eaten then when shes prego the 2nd time let her raise up the babies. worked for me anyways