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143 of incubation.

As CrocDoc reports, it seems like there is little to no yolk in the abdominal cavity. There is an attached piece of umbilical cord there that I have no clue what to do so I put it in the SIM with a piece of wet paper. But it doesn't seem like this guys has reserves to be there for long.
With snakes this is usually no concern but I keep babies in "sterile" type cages. I was affraid to put this baby in contact with branches, moss, etc.

Should I keep it like that for the first 24h? It seems pretty healthy and very alert.

Here's the first pic, when I opened the SIM:

The umbilical cord:

When I grabbed it, right away it started trying to drink drops of water from my fingers. Looks strong!

And here some pictures:

Meanwhile, mom and dad doing their thing:

Have a great weekend everyone!

I cannot believe no one commented on your neonate. Oh well.

So hows it doing, feeding yet?

I guess most people commented in the other forums.

I threw a handful of crickets in there. Did not see it eating, but I saw it basking and hanging earlier today. Doesn't look thin.

Amazing... Best of luck.
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Regards,
Wayne A. Harvey
Thamnophis US
Savannah Monitors
Snakes and Lizards, It don't get any better....

beautiful lizard looks awesome hope it does well for you

Hello Bruno,

I complimented you on the other forum and do the same here, congratulations. Has it absorbed the rest of the umbilical or did it dry up and fall off, still have it? Also, is it possible that you are the first on your continent to do this(just wondering)? Either way, again, congratulations and Best to You- Mike S

Thanks,

Mike I only saw it now. The baby looks good. I am not aware of anyone else in Latin America who bred V. prasinus.

Very beautiful monitors there! Love the coloration and patterns on them all.