AM1GROSS- ty.

Deborah- Uh... thanks for the degrading reply. I was asking how to improve the husbandry, and my setup and such is similar to that described in your linked post and others like it "Whether you dislike tubs or have the perfect 10 gallons setup ready to go it does not matter what matter it to provide the optimum setup which means cramped." 86*/76* monitored with thermostat, 60% humidity, aspen, hides (exo-terra mediums 6.3 x 9.4 x 2.6 at peak), let her acclimate (ok, a day shy of suggestion). Check. Offered every 5-6 days, but admit it should probably be 7 or more at first. This is not my first young snake, just the first I've had issues with. My first feed was F/T rather than live because live is unavailable here. I tried the rat once and live once because I don't know what she was started on. With her body so thin, this is last resort. I bought from a reputable breeder who is hard to get info from (Bob Clark). He didn't provide hatch date or much else, unlike everyone else I have ever dealt with. I thought I would be getting a started snake, but the shed so soon after getting her and very small size makes me unsure. Waiting on a reply from him.

I'm buying a small tub with suggested hides tomorrow and leaving her alone again for a week once I set her up in it, then trying close-eyed live mouse. She's certainly worth making the long drive again. If I can get her feeding on live then I'll have the issue of getting her switched later (driving three hours every weekend is a bit much and I won't be breeding mice), but one problem at a time! I just hope she lasts. Thanks for the suggestions, I'll update at next feed.