I dont know that he's dealt a great deal with babies, but he had dealt with snakes for atleast 15 years, so he knows his stuff pretty good it seems. Ours are only two weeks old now (three of them ate today and yesterday ). I am the one taking care of the snakes in question, he hasnt had any dealings with them other than me asking a few questions. I did try today sticking the heads in their mouth, but as soon as i let go, they dropped them right out (I'm feeding live by the way, we raise our own).