Pretty snake and welcome to Hondurans. I think they are a top choice as a pet snake - they feed great, get to a nice size and calm down nicely with age.

I agree with feeding every 4-5 days. He'll reach his proper size in time.

And, it's a good idea to get an inexpensive digital scale to track growth. Terry is correct that hatchlings tend to be 16-26 grams. I have some hold-back Honduran hatchlings from last fall that are pushing 80 grams.

One tip: Pay attention to the quality of your food. Many times people opt to buy in bulk for lowest prices but don't often take into consideration the absolute best quality - they just look at price. But ask around to other snake keepers about the best quality feeder rodents. Try a few different vendors and make your own judgement. Cleanliness counts, as does accurate sizing and vacuum sealed bags. I've grown some monster Hondos over the years and I think the one thing I've done that played the biggest role in that was feeding quality rodents to my snakes.

Enjoy your new pet!

Rob Haneisen

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