BIG SURPRISE...there's a baby!!

[Calift]

http://flickr.com/gp/29488157@N04/BV3HcP

[guidofatherof5]

I saw that and it is beautiful.
Have you tried feeding yet?

[Calift]

Not yet....do you think tomorrow is good or the day after? Could I try feeding it pinky parts?

One thing I am happy about is that I "double-binned" the little guy last night just incase he (or she) managed to squeeze through my regular drill holes. Sure enough, he was in the bigger bin under the heat mat! Luckily, it's controlled by a thermostat so there's no danger of burning, but I've reworked the set-up to give him a huge (very tall) bin with the top open and heat mat under. Whew, looks of work for a snake no bigger than a nickle!

[Calift]

Another one

[Calift]

Last photo

[guidofatherof5]

Not yet....do you think tomorrow is good or the day after? Could I try feeding it pinky parts?

One thing I am happy about is that I "double-binned" the little guy last night just incase he (or she) managed to squeeze through my regular drill holes. Sure enough, he was in the bigger bin under the heat mat! Luckily, it's controlled by a thermostat so there's no danger of burning, but I've reworked the set-up to give him a huge (very tall) bin with the top open and heat mat under. Whew, looks of work for a snake no bigger than a nickle!

If earth worms are readily available I would try them. Put a handfull of dirt and worms in and let the little scrub go find its own meal. They love to dig in the soil. I think worms would be a more natural first food source. You can switch to pinkies later.
Count the worms that go in to see if he/she has eaten. You'll probably know if it has eaten from the bulge in the belly. If guppies are available they are also excellent for a first meal. Best of luck. Keep us posted on the little Lone Wolf. There's a name for the little scrub. Lone Wolf.

The photo looks great.

[jitami]

What a cutie Congratulations

[Calift]

Still hasn't eaten, but looking very healthy (and active!). I'll try more earthworms/dirt again this afternoon...wish me luck!

[Calift]

...And he eats!




I'm so happy the little guy is doing well! He just ate a small sized worm that I put in dirt as suggested. I've removed the bigger worms too, just in case he tries to eat too much....I'd like to add a bit more dirt to the tub to make it more natural, but I'm not sure if thats a safe substrate? When should I feed him next?

[guidofatherof5]

My baby radixes eat everyday. They get small(very small) chucks of nightcrawlers.
I would offer everyday. This is the time to get that eater, eating. If he/she isn't hungry they won't eat.