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    "Second shed, A Success" salzar's Avatar
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    hi all
    well sal and nag had babies and there are 12 of them. they all look well but very small. some have had water and some not. should I seperate them or is it okay to have them in the same tank, right now there in a diffrent tank/holder. I have put cover and a water dish and some very small slugs and cut up worm pieces, what elce can I do for them and do you think that they will last, there from 2 w c dekays snakes, very small babes will try to get pix asap. thanks
    michelle

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    Re: new babies, how to care for

    Congrats, Keep them warm. Hoping our resident Dekay expert Wayne will give you some pointers. You might try sending him a PM.
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    Re: new babies, how to care for

    yea, hes got broods of the it seems.
    there being kept warm as we speek and am keeping an eye on the temps as well .
    in the house its like spring to them and i do not think that they will be too cold at night , thanks bye
    michelle

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    Re: new babies, how to care for

    omg just got some of them to eat slugs so small that you could hardly see them.
    trouble is I dont have much more of them .
    they are drinking water from my finger tip and all thay are nice and warm to,
    cut up some worm pieces but i think there to big. will keep you posted. bye
    michelle

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    Re: new babies, how to care for

    Quote Originally Posted by guidofatherof5 View Post
    Congrats, Keep them warm. Hoping our resident Dekay expert Wayne will give you some pointers. You might try sending him a PM.
    I know I just posted on this one.....

    Sending PM now.

    Michelle, why don't you accept PM's??

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    Re: new babies, how to care for

    think I got it working, try me later have to go get the kids.. bye

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