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My 1st Colubrid babies

bellapython Sep 16, 2011 11:02 AM

Hi everyone. I'm new to this forum & have a few questions for the experts.
Out of 7 Sinolean eggs, I have 4 hatchlings. an Albino, 3 high red abberents.
Do they eat live newborn pinkies?
At what age do you sex them & how? Pop or probe.
They look too small to try & pop them.
Thank you,
Beth

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RG Sep 16, 2011 02:12 PM

Do they eat live newborn pinkies?

Yes, they also can eat F/T pinks, but live is usually easier.

At what age do you sex them & how? Pop or probe.

I probe after they eat (a week or so after their first shed). I would NOT probe any snake if you've never done it before. Have someone with experience show you the proper way.

They look too small to try & pop them.

I think popping is even more dangerous(in my opinion)...I would avoid this method personally, but again you need someone with experience to show you the correct way.

Good luck,
Rusty

Check this link if you don't have anyone that can show you first hand:
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