Risks of feeding too soon

Fellow Herpers!

I just got my baby (5 weeks) corn on Tuesday and the breeder said she was eating great and should take a feeding today. But I've heard from people on here and read threads that say to wait a week. I was wondering if there is any harm done if I feed her tomorrow? IF she takes it I would assume that's good but if not, what kind of effects can that have?

Thanks Friends!

It should be fine. When I got my hatchlings I fed them each a pinkie head the day or day after I got them to make sure they were eating and they didn't suffer or anything from it.
What kind of corn is it?

Hey Iris,

It is a regular phase. I wanted a sun glow, hypo or okeetee, but my fiancee wanted a regular one. She said they looked like crayons not snakes. I think Katie (my corn) is beautiful!

Thanks Iris!

Is there anything negative that can happen if they don't take the food? I've heard something about a negative feeding rating or something. It sounded bad to me.

Thanks!

For the first few times, not taking in food isn't much of a problem at all.. it's not going to do much harm to the snake. I mean I usally offer them food for around 20 min and if they don't take it then it's my other's snakes food.....but then there are other cases that I leave my mouse (f/t) in the enclosure for the whole night......for problem feeders...or problem beginners

4 days will be enough. If she's hungry she'll take the food whether it's been 1 day or 10 IMHO. I've fed babies the day after I got them or a week later (depending on when they arrive, I feed them on schedule with the rest of the snakes). I've never had a problem and never had a baby that didn't eat if it was hungry enough (with good feeders, problem feeders are another story). Just make sure she has peace and quiet to eat, no sudden movements if you're watching her. I usually just leave them alone with the mouse for awhile and come back and it's gone.