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Posted by cf on January 26, 2003 at 21:07:53:
In Reply to: If you don't know already, find out . . .>. posted by terryp on January 25, 2003 at 23:06:25:
From the pictures of babies I've seen for sale online, I would say she's a bit on the thin side, but active and strong. Her head looks a bit oversized for her body, but she's been through alot, so she does need some time.
She has defacated a few times, one large one at the show, and 2 small ones in her cage. Without heating the cage her temps are 80-81 on the cool side, and about 84 on the warm side, with a small drop at night. She is in a small Neodesha cage until I finish her 55gal arboreal tank.
I've also gotten advice to use something live to start her off, so I may try that next weekend. I was told that she ate during the week before I gat her, and the poop at the show looked like it got the fast track through her system due to stress.
Freight
:the last time it ate and if it's deficated yet. A captive bred baby snake should arrive healthy, unless previously noted as a picky eater, etc. Plain and simple. Shipping a snake streses it, especially babies. They can go off feeding until they get acclimated in their new enclosure and may go longer. Baby spilotes Ive seen pics posted seem to be a little on the thinside and I thought this may be the norm. Some breeders ship the snake with empty stomachs so they usually mention to you to feed it as soonas you feel comfortable. Some breeders fed thesnakes within a few days of shipping and feeding right away is not so critical. Be patient anddon't start lookingat the snake too much until it gets good and acclimated. Remember, there's a god chance he's still a little stressed out right now.
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::Hi;I just acquired a captive bred baby Spilotes 1 week ago that is a bit on the thin side. I live in the northeast where it has been extremely cold, and despite all efforts made by those of us keeping reptiles in this climate, many reptiles are effected by the cold no matter what we do!
::That said, my question is on feeding, as I realize an acclimation period is necessary, but also am a bit concerned about the underweight condition of this snake. I'm looking for techniques to get my baby started feeding, as my first attempt failed with pinkies today. She did show some interest, but even when isolated with the food refused to eat . Also she has been staying on the bottom of her enclosure while she gets used to her new home, but has been venturing further from her hide on a daily basis. Temps are in the low to mid 80's.
::Any suggestions would be much appreciated!
::Thank you!
::Freight
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