Feeding Snake Hatchlings With Pre-Killed Prey

So give feeding pre-killed a try. It's safe, convenient, and an excellent way to insure the health and long life of all the animals in your collection. All your Reptiles feeders can be found at LLLReptile.com, by clicking on the feeder link on our home page.

If live prey must be fed, the herper should be right there watching the snake or lizard to ensure that the prey is eaten immediately (unless the reptile is being offered a benign juvenile rodent). If the rodent is not consumed within a reasonable amount of time, it should be removed.

Feeding Corn Snake Hatchlings. The first feeding attempt should come after the hatchling's first shed, typically 7 to 14 days after hatching.

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Feeding Hatchling Snakes. 1995 Maryann Jazbec, Notes from NOAH, XXII(10):3-4. Now that it is nearing the time for snake eggs to start hatching, here are some general guidelines for getting baby snakes to start eating.

With any snake, feeding pre-killed prey is recommended. A live rodent can inflict some serious wounds on a snake in self defense. If a snake hesitates or is not hungry when you put a live prey animal in the cage, the snake is the one who might end up injured.

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This is fairly standard for all species of snakes. Hatchling snakes are typically fed every 5 days while adults are typically fed every 10 days. However, it should be noted that some hobbyists feed adult snakes once a week. Feeding live or pre-killed is a question we are often asked.

Choosing the Right Prey: For orphaned snakes, it is best to start with pre-killed or frozen-thawed prey. This reduces the risk of injury to both the snake and the owner. Mice and rats are common prey choices, but it's vital to choose a size that matches the snake's girth.