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DMong
at Wed Nov 11 14:09:38 2009 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by DMong ]
>> " I would avoid power feeding, however. With proper temps the snake should do just fine."
Yes, I totally agree, feeding very tiny delicate snakes is definitely the wrong thing to do. Their fragile little insides are not capable of digesting very large meals like bigger more robust snakes can. The more important thing is to feed these snakes small meals, and very gradually work your way up in size. When tiny snakes regurge, it can take a MUCH bigger toll on the snake as opposed to a larger one.
Anyway, it sounds like this little tike has a very good chance of growing up just fine.
I had a tiny runt 9 gram Outer Banks king last year, and noe she is the monster of the sticticeps trio I have.
Keep the meals small for a good while until it has visibly grown a little bit more, and this will help ensure things continue to go well.
Good luck with that nice little critter!
~Doug
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"a snake in the grass is a GOOD thing" 
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100% agreed - DMong, Wed Nov 11 14:09:38 2009