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I bought a new tiny snake... it is no bigger than a worm (in the first picture I put silver yale key in front for comparison.) I haven't spoken directly to the breeder yet, but have been assured it has eaten. I am leaving it alone for a few days just with some water and a tiny hide box (it is drinking) but what on earth will I feed it when I try, it's head is so tiny.... should I chop pinkies in quarters or even smaller. Oh no I think i have made a huge mistake here in buying one so young and am in a panic , someone please give me some reassurance that baby snakes do grow!!!! Also it was described to me as a 'black' cornsnake anyone any better ideas of it's type. I will speak with the breeder on Monday but a little reassurance and any tips will be greatly appreciated. x
That is a very pretty little anery A hatchling you have there. (some call them black albino) You are doing the right thing by leaving the little one alone for a few days to adjust to his/her new surroundings. Babies can get nery stressed out when moved to a new place. Just check on the little one daily, and make sure he/she has water. Around 3-5 days you can try to feed. (Yes they do grow, VERY FAST) I have purchased many hathclings and was amazed at how small they are. I have had my first 2 clutches born here, and am still amazed at their size. Most hatchlings can and will take a 1 day old pink. They are very small, although they look large when compared to your little one. If for some reason you feel that yours can't handle a small pink, then you can cut the head off of one, and try that. I had to do that also a couple of time. (Make sure you do the cutting when frozen, if you wait until thawed it can get a little messy) Put the pink or the head close to where your little one is hiding, trying not to disturb him/her. Do this in the evening and leave it with the snake all night. In the morning the pink should be gone.
There are also many ways to try to get a stubborn hatchling to feed. If for some reason you have any trouble just search through some posts here and you will find them. I doubt that you will have any trouble though. Congrats and GOOD LUCK!!!!!
A huge thanks for that advice, I know I shouldn't be stressing but boy s/he is so tiny. I will go and try to find some day old pinks now, thanks again.... doubtless I will be in touch may times over the next few weeks.
You definitely bought the runt of the litter. That's the smllest corn I've ever seen. One of our snakes in an Anery also, they're very nice looking critters and are especially nice when they're young and have that clean, high contrast, balck and white color seperartaion. Yours looks all cozy in his critter keeper with those big eyes looking out at the big wide world. Heh he!
, someone please give me some reassurance that baby snakes do grow!!!! Also it was described to me as a 'black' cornsnake anyone any better ideas of it's type. I will speak with the breeder on Monday but a little reassurance and any tips will be greatly appreciated. x
