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VALIANTWARIOR
08-24-2010, 05:31 PM
I had my first clutch of ball pythons this year so many things are still new to me. I'm concerned that I'm doing something wrong because out of the five that hatched only one has started feeding on their own. I am still assist-feeding the remaining four and losing hope of converting them to f/t. I've tried offering warmed pinkies and fuzzies. I've scented in chicken broth and tuna but the four just aren't interested. I don't know what to do, I need help getting these little guys to eat on their own. Temps are pretty consistent around 80 at the front of tub and 90 at the back. Thanks in advance for the knowledge.

NERD
08-25-2010, 11:36 PM
1. How old are the snakes?

2. How big are the tubs?

3. 90 is too hot for young ball pythons. Don't give them a hot spot & take the ambient temp down to 83 degrees or so.

VALIANTWARIOR
08-26-2010, 04:00 PM
the babies hatched the end of June so they are about 2 months. I modified a plastic shelving unit for the tubs, they are approx. 5in x 6 in each of floor space. I'll lower the temps and continue trying to feed.