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Questions on hatchlings

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zwyatt

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I hope this is not a reposting, and if it is please feel free to tell me and not waste you time responding. I have read alot on here about the pros/cons of hatchlings vs yearlings, but still have a few questions.

1) Is there any sort of agreed upon cut-off for when snakes generally become more manageable (like 6 months or 8 months etc)? That is when they aren't as tricky to raise as a hatchling.
2) I understand that feeding inconsistencies and stress management are two big issues with hatchlings. So if I were to be buying a hatchling are there any questions other than if the snake is feeding okay that you would suggest that I ask of the person who I am buying from in order to minimize problems?

Thanks for helping me out!
 
1) 6-8 months is what I have heard as a general calm-down period, but at this point, a yearling would probably be near a full year old anyways, so they would be calmer. Pretty much, the breeder will decide that when they label them 'yearling' or 'hatchling'
2) Ask for a total record of feeding history including refusals and regurgitations. Other than that, BUY FROM A BREEDER YOU TRUST make sure you have contacted and established some knowledge of the breeder as a person before you commit to a purchase (for smaller breeders) and make sure that they have a feeding and general health warranty. Don't buy from a 'pet-co' type of store.
 
Thanks for the good advice. I hadn't thought about a warranty or a feeding record of refusals and regurg.
 
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