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    New Hatchling question

    Hey all, I'm new to the breeding hobby and I have a question about feeding the baby balls. My first clutch is due to hatch within 10 days or so and my main question is, is it better to wait to feed after the first shed or wait a couple days and feed once they are all out of the eggs? Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated!

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    Wait until they've had their first shed, unless they absorb none of the yoke.
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    I would wait till the first shed
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    Re: New Hatchling question

    Quote Originally Posted by Kinra View Post
    Wait until they've had their first shed, unless they absorb none of the yoke.
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    Re: New Hatchling question

    Alright 3 for 3, first shed it is! Thanks guys!

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    I actually waited until mine all shed, then after the first shed I waited another 5 days, then fed.

    Four of my five ate right away, I only have one holdout.

    I follow this method as set forward by Adam Wysocki from 8 Ball pythons, who sold me my first two snakes.

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