6 hatchling babies on the way.

[Seansmama1213]

2 are from a different breeder and 4 from the other breeder only shed once and have not taken their first meal. These will be my first babies and I bought them before knowing they hadn't eaten. They will arrive on Tuesday this week. What should I look for and any tips on getting them to eat would be great. PS I feed live to my other 4 balls.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

Soon as they arrive do this to a T https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...-hatchling-101


Getting unstarted animals is a HUGE gamble some may fail to thrive or develop issues within a few weeks, a reputable breeder with ethics would not let animals go without being well started.

[Seansmama1213]

Thank you for the link. I already have tubs ready. The pot I did not know about. This will be very useful and easy to follow.

[Seansmama1213]

I know he shouldn't have let the 4 go. He said he was making room for new projects but it didn't click that they were newborn until I asked how many sheds and if they ate or we're just offered food. I hope things go well for them and they won't be too difficult.

[ElliotNess]

It says something about the seller to sell hatchlings that have not fed prior to sale, especially without disclosing it.