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    "Second shed, A Success" frostyftw's Avatar
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    One baby snake...

    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?
    ~William~

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    Re: One baby snake...

    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.
    Steve
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    "Second shed, A Success" frostyftw's Avatar
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    Re: One baby snake...

    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.
    ~William~

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    Re: One baby snake...

    Good job.
    Steve
    5 awesome kids!
    Emmy, Kale, Molly, Gabby, Hailee
    They are not just snakes. They're garter snakes.
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    Re: One baby snake...

    Thanks.

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

    Any ideas?
    ~William~

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    Re: One baby snake...

    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.
    Steve
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    Re: One baby snake...

    Actually, with northwesterns, they can have one or two and be done. They usually have fairly small litters anyways.
    Chantel
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    Re: One baby snake...

    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.
    ~William~

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    Re: One baby snake...

    Honestly, I think it needs to eat.

    Any ideas on how to get babies to eat?
    ~William~

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    Re: One baby snake...

    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.
    Chantel
    2.2.3 Thamnophis ordinoides Derpy Scales, Hades, Mama, Runt, Pumpkin, Azul, Spots
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