New Hatchling Everglades Ratsnake

[SWDK]

I just received a hatchling Everglades Ratsnake from Big Apple Reptiles. It's officially the smallest snake I've ever kept. It's only about 10" at best and thin as a pencil. I'm guessing I should try to feed it pinks or possibly cut in half pinks? Here's a quick pic from directly after unboxing.

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r254/hiker4twenty/Snakes/83F64EE5-092F-480A-A180-C0D2FCE5C246.jpg (http://s146.photobucket.com/user/hiker4twenty/media/Snakes/83F64EE5-092F-480A-A180-C0D2FCE5C246.jpg.html)

[Tsubaki]

Ooh tiny! very cute :D

[toddnbecka]

Feed it small (1-2 day old) pinks, and it will quickly grow large enough for bigger items. Rat snakes do have a decent belly capacity, it will be fine.

[SWDK]

Thanks! I got some day old pinks from a pet store yesterday evening. I'll let it settle in for a few days then offer a meal. It's a feisty little thing for sure. Bit me 5 times in the process of taking that pic. Guess you have to be tough when you're that small and a big hand comes your way.

[Tiny Boidae]

He's such a tiny little thing. Congrats on him! He's so cute :)

[SWDK]

Thank you. I can't wait to see it grow up and go through the color change.

[EL Ziggy]

Nice critter Dave. Congrats on the new addition.

[SWDK]

The little guy/girl ate a pinky tonight. It took it with gusto which took my by surprise. I'm very happy that it ate for me.

[EL Ziggy]

Always nice to get that first feeding in the books. Congrats again!

[SWDK]

Thanks El Ziggy!

[Tiny Boidae]

That's great news! I always love it when I can get a new animal eating right out of the box (especially babies). Here's to hoping he doesn't give you any trouble later though!