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This albino was born yesterday, and as many of you read in my previous thread, had some yolk issues. I tied off the umbilical cord as many of you suggested, and the remaining cord seems to be shrinking down. This snake is noticeably smaller and weaker than the siblings. I have been trying to avoid handling or stressing it, and have it in a 6 qt. hatchling bin with one sibling on wet paper towel with a water bowl.

Last night, when I checked on the umbilical cord, I noticed something that I didn't see when it was first born. Its chest is caving in! Is this due to dehydration?

I realize that this animal may not survive, and that I may not be able to prevent this, but if there is anything I can do to help keep it going, I'd love to hear some suggestions. Note: no other neonate has anything like this, and they are much more energetic too.

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Thanks,
Amy
My Boids

looks like his digestive tract is mega-empty, as he didn't get to absorb that yoke, which is their food for the first week or so. Some may disagree but I think if he can make it far enough to shed, eat, and defecate this will look normal. Good luck.
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Caden Chapman
slithering.serpents@gmail.com
http://slitheringserpents.com

looks like his digestive tract is mega-empty, as he didn't get to absorb that yoke, which is their food for the first week or so. Some may disagree but I think if he can make it far enough to shed, eat, and defecate this will look normal. Good luck.
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Caden Chapman
slithering.serpents@gmail.com
http://slitheringserpents.com

the only time I have seen this (in pics on the internet), the baby boa had a heavy parasite load.
Sorry I can't be of more help.
-April
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