Feeding hatchlings first time

[joebad976]

So most people it seems don't start with rat pinky.

Hoppers are much more active than rat pinkies so it gets the snakes attention and feeding response to kick in much sooner than a rat pink.

I offer meals on my next feeding cycle after they shed. Everyone gets fed at the same time with the exception of younger snakes which get offered twice a week. For hatchlings, first two feedings are hoppers/small mice then the third attempt is usually a rat pink.