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quentonius
at Mon Aug 12 00:20:41 2013 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by quentonius ]
Hi, we recently hatched twins out. We need some advice from someone who has been in the same boat. This whole clutch being problem eaters isn't helping matters either! (strike, coil, release, repeat...sigh)
Since they're considerably smaller (~23g and 27g) we assumed they would be behind a bit. However, their siblings all shed 2weeks ago. They haven't shed yet, and given their weight we're not sure we should expect them to until they eat once or twice. We have offered them fuzzy mice, small hoppers, etc. and nothing...
I don't remember the last time I had to force feed a snake. Usually they eat when they get hungry enough, but we tried to assist them today by starting a fuzzy in their throats, gently latching their teeth in and was going to let nature take it's course.
They're not looking bad yet, so I figure there is another week or two before we need to get drastic. But has anyone here had experience with twinning, and has a good strategy to help them thrive?
Thanks in advance.
here is a photo of them in contrast to one of their siblings.
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 Twins: Advice Needed - quentonius, Mon Aug 12 00:20:41 2013 
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