1 or 2 Pinkies?

So I while I got my corn today, I also got two pinkies since I'm gonna see if I can buy them in bulk for a good price somewhere. First off, the pinkies are pretty equal in size, but you know how big a USB connector is? That's about how big they are. Another comparison would be the end segment of a ladies (not real thick ) size hand. They're freakin' tiny, even compared to my corn.

So I'm wondering, I picked my corn up to put her/him in their new home, and my thumb twitched (problem with my right hand because of an injury in the wrist) a bit and the snake striked at it and actually moved in such a way I thought it would try constricting my thumb. This snake and it's cagemates at the store I got it from were fed last Friday, four days ago.

So I'm thinking my snake's hungry, but like I said, I just got the classic morph corn today, so I don't think I should feed it.. I'm thinking Friday or Saturday (maybe Thursday?), and when I do, should I try feeding it just one or two?

If it helps, the snake shed not too long ago, maybe even just last night or earlier this morning.

It's generally an accepted practice to let the corn acclimate to its new home for about 5-7 days, especially a baby.

As for feeding, I would try to get a weight on your snake to judge how much to feed it. Most snakes that weigh 16+ get two pinkies. Try doing a search for the Munson Plan. It's very useful. :}

I've looked at the Munson plan. The only problem is I'm not sure we have a scale that measures in grams...

I do NOT have a scale that measures in grams. I have one that measures in lb/kg, but that's bot nearly accurate enough. So until I get a proper scale, here's a picture to guess with.

From the picture she appears to be large enough to be on double pinks, and perhaps small fuzzies, but that is just a GUESS. It would be a very good idea to purchase a food scale from a place such as Target or Wal-Mart. I have one that was only $15. It's a great investment.

If you feel uncertain about her weight and how many pinks to feed her, I'd just start with 1 for now and try to get a scale in the meantime. It would be far worse to feed her too much and cause a regurge than feed her too little. However, it's your snake and your choice. :}

I'll consider the small fuzzies since I can buy them individually (and also select the smallest). When I feed my snake, I'll decide on wither to feed the one or two pinkies depending on how s/he reacts.

How round is your snake. Quarter size round, nickel??? It appears it a little bigger than a nickel, I would go with a fuzzy.

Or give us a picture with a ruler or a coin in it or one of the pinkies. That way I bet the experienced people will be better able to tell you what to feed. Scales are about $30 at Target, BTW.

There are the two pictures I took as reference with a Vermont quarter. The snake (which I'm thinking is female by the tail shape) is probably about as round as a nickel at the thickest section.
I also noticed while I had the snake out for those pictures she actually didn't mind being picked up (curled right around my hands) and started to explore my bed. There were plenty of hiding spaces but she just stuck her head in them and then went in another direction. I only got her yesterday and she's a new snake, so I'm thinking she was just exploring; or does that sound like she's hungry? Again, it was almost a week ago she was fed...

She looks to be about as big as Attitude (18 gms last weight) & to be about as big around as Attitude, who is on double pinks. So that would be my recommendation. More experienced people may tell you differently & I would listen to the voices of experience as I am fairly new to herpetoculture.

Much better , yep double pinks... Good call wstphal!!! Those pics show us how big around she/he is.

I was thinking 2 pinks. Thanks.


Also, again with her behavior this morning when I took those pictures. She wasn't interested in hiding as much as exploring. I dunno if it was just curiosity or if she's hungry... anyone got a better idea than me?

It's hard to tell what the behavior means. Attitude is a hateling who hides, so if s/he is out & about s/he is looking for dinner! But not all corn snakes are like that. I suspect you will have to wait a while to find out if yours is a brave explorer of the wilds of the comforter or just hungry today!

I went with my gut feeling and thawed the two pinkies I got yesterday. Glad I did. The feeding went well.

Here's a link to the video if anyone wants to make a few suggestions. I pointed out with the annotations thing where the pinkies were after being swallowed, so I'm preeeeettty sure I should move up to small fuzzies; agreed?
Now to leave her alone for a few days and show my mom the video. She's sleeping now and I KNOW she wanted to see it, but I convinced her to let me do the first feeding alone since I wasn't sure the snake would even eat, or how it'd go. Well, at least she appears to be an easy feeder.

If the lump disappears in less than 24 hours, then it's definitely time to move up to small fuzzies. Congrats on the feeding!

Definitely small fuzzies next. I can barely notice any lump now.