One baby snake...

[frostyftw]

I looked in one of my containers today.

Guess what I found...

A baby snake!

I house several snakes together...

I'm not sure which one had the baby, as the females are all about the same size.

I haven't dealt with babies for a long time. In fact, I only have had one litter of 10.

That was a long time ago.

The females are not too big, so I am not expecting more...

It could happen though, right?

[guidofatherof5]

Congrats.
One baby doesn't sound right. You might get a few more.
Move them out and make sure they get that first shed done.
Maybe put them on damp paper towels for the first day or so.
I give my newborns a warm bath which helps that first shed happen.

[frostyftw]

I already moved the one snake out.

And it already shed.

I know this for sure.

I know because It was having a problem shedding, (sort of.) and so, I got the skin off.

[guidofatherof5]

Good job.

[frostyftw]

Thanks.

I'm having a little bit of trouble getting it to eat.

Any ideas?

[guidofatherof5]

Don't worry about that right now. You did say it was just born, right?
I never try to feed babies until the next day and I know many members don't try the first week.

[kibakiba]

Actually, with northwesterns, they can have one or two and be done. They usually have fairly small litters anyways.

[frostyftw]

The snake doesn't look as good as it could.

I think it needs to eat.

I don't think there are anymore on the way though.

They should have been born by now if one already was.

[frostyftw]

Honestly, I think it needs to eat.

Any ideas on how to get babies to eat?

[kibakiba]

They can take up to 14-28 days to eat. Don't force it, just offer food and it'll eat when it's ready.