Hello,
i 've got 4 brand new babies that hatched 2 weeks ago and shed last week and they still will not eat, you guys got any tips? Thanks in advance
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Help feeding new hatchlings??
pythoncurtus
Jun 23, 2003 12:46 PM
Replies (3)
fredhammes
Jun 23, 2003 01:51 PM
Sometimes they just need a hint as to how to do it. Maybe try gently placing the head of a f/t pinkie in the mouth of the baby. Feeding reflex should take over from there.
May get some varying opinions on this, but I've found this method to be quite helpful. Just be gentle, and use the head of the mouse to ease the snakes jaws open.
Good luck,
GratefulFred
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GratefulFred
Joe Ferreira
Jun 23, 2003 08:16 PM
Try a hide box if you are not useing one and different size prey items for a few weeks and DO NOT HANDLE them until they have had a few meals on there own if this doesnt work you might try assist feeding but not this soon.
Just my opinion Hope it helps Joe...
jyohe
Jun 23, 2003 10:25 PM
with a hide and a place to climb...(not far...just a little bit...balls will attcack from above if given the chance...
anyways...dark brown or black fuzzy mouse...
if not...try a rat pink next....
and don't keep food in there all the time...it'll drive them crazy....
......humidity...high.......
have fun...
JYReptiles
