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Feeding Hatchlings

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Are there ever any issues getting hatchlings of any of the python species to start feeding? This seems to be a common ocurrence with cornsnakes.
 
DAND said:
Never with Burms, Jungle or Carpet pythons. Imported ball pythons seem to have the most issues.
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While I agree with the ball python portion, I must disagree with the beginning statement. I have kept and bred Carpets (primarily Jungles and Diamond Xs) for years - and of all the hatchlings I have purchased, probably 20% of them have been problem feeders. right now I have 2 hatchlings from mine that are being force fed because they have refused all offerings. As for burms, there are the occasional picky eaters that need to be dealt with...but once you find what they will eat, its easy enough.
As for the more common boas - most aren't too bad to get started, and many are willing to take f/t right from the beginning. That does not guarantee, however, that any boa species you get will be a great feeder.
 
Sorry about that, for some reason I had boas on the brain. Back to pythons - As already stated, you can always encounter tough to start babies. If planning a purchase, your best bet is to hold off til you find well started babies (regularly accepting meals that you can offer). If you are researching for something you will breed, If you familiarize yourself with the species and get the husbandry down, that will eliminate many problems. From there it is a matter of patience and perseverance.
 
I agree. There are carpets that need assist feeds at first, though most catch on quickly.

Black headed pythons and some Antaresia (especially Anthill Pythons) are often tough to get going also.
 
Anthill python feeding (a.k.a. perth or pygmy python)

Speaking from experience Anthill python neonates are usually difficult in getting to feed on their own. I lost a couple of hatchlings to problems with feeding. Once they start though they are easier 7 hardier than some boas! So I will keep breeding these little guys ( & gals).
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I think you can find tough to start babies in all of them. My personal nemesis has been Chondro babies. Randy
 
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