I agree,,...all of Tim's advice is right on the money, to that little snake, it compares to you or I being in Iraq in the middle of a field, and being told to pitch camp there and feel secure!..LOL! when hiding in dense foliage would make us feel 100% better about NOT getting "whacked".

Small container, and small hide boxes give best results in conjunction with optimum temp ranges.

Offer a pink at night as Tim earlier suggested after the snake has been situated in a hide for at least a day or two after being re-situated into new smaller quarters, then DO NOT startle the snake by VERY slowly and carefully taking the lid off(without him knowing). Then place the pinky slowly and carefully(without banging/clanking around with the lid) place the pinkies head portion carefully right inside of the small notch opening of the hide with a pair of small tongs/tweezers, more often than not, you will see it being slammed as soon as it is seen by the snake by using some small twitching movements,.....and if not, just slowly back away, and leave it there and turn off the lights. Chances are, it will be gone when you wake the next morning. Remember, night time feeding usually gives hatchlings a MUCH better sense of security, than doing so in broad daylight, they are just "wired" that way for survival.

Here is a good example of what the quarters should look like for a hatchling snake.


good luck!, ~Doug

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"Better to be silent and thought a fool, than to open mouth and remove any doubt!"

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