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Could those of you that keep this awesome species describe to me how you get your hatchlings to feed on live or f/t pinks? I have a large group of well started CB hatchlings that I will be feeding for the first time today and I'd like to have some opinions on the best way to feed them
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globalreptiles.ca

we offer live pinks in the cage, works 85% of the time.

you can also try cupping them, putting the pink and the snake into a deli cup together, lid on, inside the cage. be sure there are air holes, of course, and try just putting a live pink in the cage overnight first.
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robyn@proexotics.com

Pro Exotics Reptiles

Thanks Robyn.

I have left a pink in each of their bins and the lights are out. I have my fingers crossed!

If that fails I will try putting them in deli cups in a few days.
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globalreptiles.ca

Well none of them ate last night in their bins.. I will try putting them in a deli in a day or two
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globalreptiles.ca

Got 2 out of 4 to feed last night...

Here is what I did:

Took the hatchling out onto my hand and offered a pink head on hemostats. Hatchlings struck many times and finally after 4-5 strikes they nailed it and swallowed it pretty quick. Lots of work but it paid off! Seems they don't like larger prey... right now at least. I tried offering a full pink and they start to swallow but then soon spit it out.
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globalreptiles.ca

I forgot to mention that I found this technique from High Plains Herp, thanks guys!!!!

http://www.highplainsherp.com/hphrhinoratsnake.html
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globalreptiles.ca

glad to hear that you have had some progress. we definitely hand pick pinks to get the youngest, smallest ones, but i have never had to chop them up or feed less than a full one...
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robyn@proexotics.com

Pro Exotics Reptiles

My hatchlings could definitely take a decent sized pink.... I guess they are just picky? I got another female to take a pink head... next time I will try full size pinks

I am on your waiting list for hatchlings... going to have pairs available anytime soon?
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globalreptiles.ca

now is the time, 4.4 strong feeding babies ready to go : )
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robyn@proexotics.com

Pro Exotics Reptiles