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New Hatchling Everglades Ratsnake

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I just received a hatchling Everglades Ratsnake from Big Apple Reptiles. It's officially the smallest snake I've ever kept. It's only about 10" at best and thin as a pencil. I'm guessing I should try to feed it pinks or possibly cut in half pinks? Here's a quick pic from directly after unboxing.

 
I SO love them when they are tiny! :) I keep Everglades myself, and they will surprise you with both their gluttony and feistiness! My oldest male has become a garbage disposal! Lol

I would suggest you try day-old pinks to start. If the diameter of thepink is moe than 1 and 1/2 times the diameter of the largest part of the snake, then try feeding just the pinky heads to start. Be sure to check to see how fast the "food lump" disappears, if it disappears in 72 hours all should be good.

If you do end up having to feed pink heads, I recomend feeding every 4 days until he is big enough to take a full pink.

Best Wishes!
~Beau
 
Thanks Beau! It ate a whole pinky this past Sunday. Took it down without any hesitation. Now I not too worried about the little guy/girl eating. I look forward to watching it grow and progress through the color change.
 
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