Can anyone help me with the runt????

[paingod]

I just hatched 7 babys, 6 are healthy, and I did get one RUNT!
He is a really cool cinny, but he is less than half the size of his bro's & Sisters.

Any help would be appreciated as this is my 1st ever clutch!

Does anyone have any advise or tips on keeping him alive, and getting hime to eat? (what to eat??) They all hatched over the last 48 hrs. and as soon as they shed im seperating them grabbing live pinky's and hoping for the best when feeding day arrives.

Thanks in advance, here he is!
With siblings for comparison
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[Freakie_frog]

Holy HELL!!! remember what I said about tweaked animals.. LOL I'd try and get some food in him the day he shed's.. Be prepared he might not make it.. But if he does man that's going to be one cool looking snake..

[Carlene16]

WOW x2 !!!
If he lives and stays that color you should send him to me Awesome little snake! Goodluck

[llovelace]

what was his weight?

[cinderbird]

pinkys wont move around enough to stimulate feeding responses. try hoppers for the normal size guys and maybe a small hopper or fuzzy for the bitty there. He has a nice looking belly (full of yoke) so he doesn't look to be in danger right now. Give him a try every 4/5 days with a live fuzzy and if he doesn't take by the third attempt i would probably assist feed him (I wouldn't let someone that small go toooo long without a meal.)

Good luck with him and his clutch mates, get some updated pics after they shed

[jbean7916]

What a beautiful little one you have there!! I hope he eats just fine for you and keeps that amazing color!!! You'd be surprised how fast the runts can catch up!

[Adam Chandler]

I don't have any advice but I just wanted to say good luck with him!

[Emilio]

I had a 17g runt last yr my Ivory I had to assist feed him 6 times til he finally took his first meal on his own. Good luck with him I started mine on fuzzy mice OP take a look at my blog you can see pic's of him. He is now a year old and 550g.

Again good luck.

[paingod]

I wish I knew someone in my area (metro detroit) with more expierence because I have none!
and I tend to worry too much.

Does anyone have any good link. video, directions for assist feeding?

Thanks

[paingod]

I dont really have a scale to weigh him, I do have an old school triple beam packed away somewhere (Dont ask) Ill have to dig around in the basement to find it.

Maybe a reptile vet can show me and get some food in him if I cant?