Baby care?

[Mommy2many]

Aaawww...

[RedSidedSPR]

Aaawww?

[Sonya610]

Most breeders don't sell them until they are eating consistently. I know I don't. There's nearly always a few that never do eat or they eat poorly and eventually perish. I'd hate for someone to pay money and end up with one of those.

You say the things that other people think but don't dare say!

On the off chance the scrub does not eat it will be a hard guess as to whether a more experienced keeper could have gotten him to eat, or if he would have done better with his siblings and started eating as a result, or if he was born that way and it was destined to happen no matter what.

Selling off the baby as a singleton at such a young age seems like an unnecessary risk imo, if that were a very valuable and rare morph would the little guy have been sold/sent off at 6 days? I don't mean to start a war as I know that breeder is quite popular, but still.

[RedSidedSPR]

You say the things that other people think but don't dare say!

On the off chance the scrub does not eat it will be a hard guess as to whether a more experienced keeper could have gotten him to eat, or if he would have done better with his siblings and starting eating as a result, or if he was born that way and it was destined to happen no matter what.

Selling off the baby as a singleton at such a young age surely sounds like an unnecessary risk imo. I don't mean to start a war as I know that breeder is quite popular, but still.

I had no idea it was as hard as it is. I figured:

"hey, I get him 4 weeks earlier, and I can just raise him myself. Cool. Plus there's a 28% discount. I can just feed him myself. No biggie".

I was wrong, and sorta regret it, but I think I can get him eating. Any ADVICE, rather than telling me he's not gonna make it, and I was an idiot to buy the snake, would be much appreciated.

I realize my (possible) mistake, and don't need people pointing it out.

No offense, and I'm not directing that at anyone.

[Sonya610]

I had no idea it was as hard as it is. I figured:

"hey, I get him 4 weeks earlier, and I can just raise him myself. Cool. Plus there's a 28% discount. I can just feed him myself. No biggie".

I was wrong, and sorta regret it, but I think I can get him eating. Any ADVICE, rather than telling me he's not gonna make it, and I was an idiot to buy the snake, would be much appreciated.

I realize my (possible) mistake, and don't need people pointing it out.

No offense, and I'm not directing that at anyone.

NO ONE is implying this was your error. You bought from a reputable breeder and it is THEIR job to ensure their animals get the best start and also to advise the owners. The breeder makes the call as to when babies are ready to go to their new homes especially with novice owners.

The baby probably will eat, but it may be harder since he is alone. I can't give advice on getting babies to eat, but I would say make the little guy as comfy and secure as possible. Hides, a smaller space if needed, make the little guy feel secure especially since you are combating nature, he probably feels quite insecure being so tiny and on his own.

If worse comes to worse send him back to Scott and tell him to put him in with other babies and GET HIM TO EAT then take him back when he is doing better. Look at the bright side, you did buy from a reputable breeder so they have a real obligation to HELP YOU OUT if you need it, and if that means taking the baby back to get him started on food then I am sure Scott will do it, being a reputable breeder that is concerned about his animals and all.

[Mommy2many]

Aaawww?

Aaawww, cause he's a cute baby. Among the guppies

[RedSidedSPR]

NO ONE is implying this was your error. You bought from a reputable breeder and it is THEIR job to ensure their animals get the best start and also to advise the owners. The breeder makes the call as to when babies are ready to go to their new homes especially with novice owners.

The baby probably will eat, but it may be harder since he is alone. I can't give advice on getting babies to eat, but I would say make the little guy as comfy and secure as possible. Hides, a smaller space if needed, make the little guy feel secure especially since you are combating nature, he probably feels quite insecure being so tiny and on his own.

If worse comes to worse send him back to Scott and tell him to put him in with other babies and GET HIM TO EAT then take him back when he is doing better. Look at the bright side, you did buy from a reputable breeder so they have a real obligation to HELP YOU OUT if you need it, and if that means taking the baby back to get him started on food then I am sure Scott will do it, being a reputable breeder that is concerned about his animals and all.

Alone? You mean it would be better if there were more?? Heck if that'll get him eating I'll buy another

He has lots of hides, and is in a 10gal tank... is that too big? It's not a spacious tank, because of all the hides and objects so, floor-space-wise, it's not huge.

I'm local so I wouldn't have to ship it to him... but I doubt I'll have to do that.
He hasn't gotten any from that litter (or any litter) to eat either...

And FYI, it's only been 11 days... still early...

[RedSidedSPR]

Aaawww, cause he's a cute baby. Among the guppies

OK, that's what I thought. Seemed kind of a weird at the time to comment on that, since I was showing how I feed him, not displaying cute pictures, but yes... he is cute

[Sonya610]

He hasn't gotten any from that litter (or any litter) to eat either...

And FYI, it's only been 11 days... still early...

If he hasn't gotten any from the litter to start eating I wouldn't worry yet. If the others start eating and yours is still holding out too long THEN start to worry! A singleton is at more of a disadvantage, monkey see monkey do etc...

You have a local expert to help you out if need be, you are not alone so don't panic and do not blame yourself. I will say I believe they do better in pairs (that is what most experienced people say regarding babies), which is why I got two and I am a novice regarding garters as well (albeit a highly opinionated novice on some topics).

[RedSidedSPR]

If he hasn't gotten any from the litter to start eating I wouldn't worry yet. If the others start eating and yours is still holding out too long THEN start to worry! A singleton is at more of a disadvantage, monkey see monkey do etc...

I'm not worried for that reason.
So buying another isn't a bad idea....

You have a local expert to help you out if need be, you are not alone so don't panic and do not blame yourself. I will say I believe they do better in pairs (that is what most experienced people say regarding babies), which is why I got two and I am a novice regarding garters as well (albeit a highly opinionated novice on some topics).

I didn't think to buy two, still doubt I will, but seriously, I;m not panicking yet. I'm sure he'll eat in time... hopefully.