My caramel babies are hatching. They're my first BP breeding attempt. Need advice on how to get them to feed. Especially if they are smaller. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Need advice on feeding baby balls
abrevaderci
May 31, 2008 09:28 AM
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fgs
May 31, 2008 09:38 AM
A few days after their shed I would offer them pinky rats.
They will probably eat mice if you give them a chance, but I would start them on rats. Most people that are buying ball pythons want rat eaters. If and only if they do not take rats within the first month then I would go ahead and try mice. If you do end up feeding mice switch them over to rats as soon as posssible especially the females. Hopper mice are a good size to start off with.
Good luck
Brian
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Brian Gundy
www.for-goodness-snakes.com
abrevaderci
May 31, 2008 09:45 AM
or in individual container (when not feeding)? How warm should they're hot spot be? Thank you for your help.
fgs
May 31, 2008 10:03 AM
Most breeders keep thier babies in seperate containers.
The hot spot should be between 87 to 90 degrees.
Good luck
Brian
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Brian Gundy
www.for-goodness-snakes.com
balls4all
May 31, 2008 04:02 PM
We keep our babies in seperate 6qt tubs and they are offered a meal after they shed once. We start all babbies on rat hoppers and then switch to rats. a hide is very helpful to get babies feeding. We keep them on a rack with 4in heat tape 90 degree hot spot. Problem feeders are kept in the incubator in a tub filled with crumpled news paper.
West Coast Pythons
abrevaderci
Jun 01, 2008 07:40 AM
Thanks for your help
