When to take home baby ATB?

Dukes · 11-29-07, 01:18 PM

What is an appropriate amount of time before you should take a newborn ATB? I know a local breeder that says he sells them pretty much as soon as they are born. Do you think it's a good idea to buy one from him? I have not seen any of his snakes, so I can't tell you anything about them. Thanks for any help.

TailsW/Scales · 11-29-07, 11:21 PM

That's a trap! Don't do it.

The baby should have had several meals downs it and at least a shed before it goes to it's new home.
Depending on the species I won't send out a baby to someone with less then ten or fifteen meals down it. That way I ensure the baby is a reliable feeder and healthy.

Will this be your first snake?

SerpentLust · 11-30-07, 12:05 PM

Definitely only buy reliably feeding neonates. ESPECIALLY with ATB's. With an ATB I would personally want the baby to have reliably eaten five times in a row and shed at least once.

Dukes · 11-30-07, 03:19 PM

This will be my first ATB. I have had garden snakes and an iguana.

treeboa34 · 01-13-08, 06:52 PM

i let my baby amazons go after at least six feeds! They can go for upto twelve weeks before they feed after birth which can be frustrating for any owner but cos im used to it i wouldnt expect anyone else to cope with that so i do all the worry so the people that buy from me have a boa that is feeding properly and shedding plus i offer a guarantee for twelve months after purchase! I dont see how anyone can claim to care letting them go so soon after birth? however there are people like that good luck with whatever you get though and best of luck! They are a fantastic snake to work with very interesting active snakes and can be tame with the exception of one or two all my adults are really friendly!

gonesnakee · 01-14-08, 02:16 PM

Reguardless of species new specimens should only be aquired if they are established feeders as already stated, unless they are being purchased by someone whom has just as much or more experience establishing them as the breeder of such. Then they should be sold cheaper as unestablished feeders with no feeding guarrantee. ONLY to an experienced keeper of course. Mark