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Hey everyone,

Thought I'd post an up close and personal pic of my surprise baby snow boa. Last night, I tied off the excess ball of yolk and cut it off, as per the advice of some of you helpful forum members. The lil guy still looks pretty alert and appears to be moving about comfortably. I put him/her in its own shoebox and am keeping the paper towels moist.

As can be seen in the pic, the lil guy is definitely a snow boa. I've given up trying to understand the genetics at play at play here, and am simply focused on ensuring this lil guy's health and development is on track.

Anyway, here are the pics. Still a big belly, but I think I've noticed it getting a bit smaller. I'm gonna take pics everyday over here, so that I can track its development. That'll likely make for a pretty good reference for future similar situations.

Thanks for looking...Jay

He is looking GOOOOOD !!!!
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Joel Pretz
JP Reptiles

I don't remember which breeder said this, however with yolks that were tied and cut off, make sure you remove the string after it begins to dry/recede. It is possible (now this depends on how it was cut) that it can be drawn up into the body as the belly closes up and the string with it. I don't have any experience with this, and have no clue how it works, and if it is needed. I would talk to Jeff Ronne, Jeremy Stone, and Rich Ihle though, I think it was one of them that mentioned the procedure, but I may be wrong.

The baby seems to be doing great, and that is a testimate to your work and care. Good job so far, and I wish you the best!

The rest of the cord will fall off as it drys out. V

Beautiful little circleback. I hope he pulls through for you. Keep us posted.
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Tony Bocanegra
Next Generation Reptiles
www.NGReptiles.com

It's better to be lucky than good.

Hope he pulls through for you. He looks nice. I love snows...

survial get that much stronger. Personally when I first saw him with all that yolk I thought he was a goner for sure.And I am sure you know your not out of the woods yet. Everyday he makes it just increases his chances. Good luck with him/her you are doing great so far, just keep it up.

Al Brown/Brown's Boas