Please read all the stickies in the bp husbandry forums, especially follow Deborah's instructions on how to fix problem feeders to a T, even if you have not attempt to feed yet. Its first feeding attempt with you must have its husbandry and set up gone right. That poor thing is skinny indeed.
Many things could have gone wrong which led to this baby's condition: it ate too small of a meal, not enough feedings, stopped eating due to numerous reasons, parasites, etc. In light of this, I would not tube feed or force feed unless there is absolutely no choice. The additional stress of doing so would only risk injury and possibly convincing it to not eat on its own for you.
Don't feed it the next day. Let it settle down for a week. Leave it alone for a whole week. Place its tub in the room with the least amount of foot traffic. Dark places like a closet works for now or cover the tub with a towel. The hot side temps don't need to be 90F. Babies do fine at no higher than 88F. Too hot and it won't stay on the warm side. You want to do this 100% right for its first feeding attempt.
This part is really for those reading this thread who are thinking of rescuing when they lack any and all experience working with the species:
That is why no matter how difficult it is to say no, rescues are not for the inexperienced, especially when it comes to bp's which has a tendency to be picky eaters should one or two things not go right. If you can't tell the difference in body condition only, you just took in more than you can handle, without the experience of making mistakes and knowing what works or not before getting this rescue, meaning the chances of this poor thing having to suffer for your mistakes (Not intentionally of course) is very likely, causing possibly more suffering to said baby snake.
For that reason, while you try to set everything up, try to find a local rescue or reptile center who will take it from your hands. If there are no rescues at all where you live, then do your absolute best and study those stickies like you are preparing like its life depends on it. You will also need to locate the closest exotic vets, call and confirm ahead of time which ones has experience with snakes, so that way you would know where to go for vet care.
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