New baby IJ carpet i got today

[Tekpc007]

I got this 2012 CBB IJ female today at a small show, born 2 months ago , has had 1 shed and eaten 3 mice pinkies since birth says the breeder. He tried to feed her before i took her home but she would not eat , so i will try again in 5 days . She was the last of the brood to be sold , and was smaller than the rest and a finicky eater. I got her for 75$ , looks pretty good . She was not nippy at all , but a fast mover !

She did drink as soon as i got her home then i put her in a small tub, with 2 other hides ,4 inch water bowl , some leafy vines for cover and branches with a UTH at 88 on a thermostat and a 25 watt night bulb above the branchs at 90 f , cool side is 74 f , ambient is 82 , humidity is 65% .

Any tips on getting this baby to eat consistantly? Anything else I should know? I have looked up the care sheets but not much info on babies. She explored a bit , then took to the hide in a perfect little coil. Tub is a 66 quart for now , till i get a smaller one as I didn't expect to get a IJ today.

[marvelfreak]

Ooooooh she gorgeous.

[UwabamiReptiles]

Great pickup, she should be a stunning adult. With the feeding thing, sounds like you have good husbandry so just be patient and don't offer food so much it stresses her out. Keep us posted.

[Donnie]

Aww so small, looks fantastic congratulations.

[maximus30576]

She is nice Tek , my jungle is definitely one of my favorites. Carpets are just so curious and always on the move . I love em ..

[shaunyboy]

is it RAT pinkies (pups),or MOUSE pinkies,your feeding her ?

i would NOT offer her mice

i would offer rats only,as it can be hard to get carpets,to cross over from eating,mice to rats

it takes a LOT of jumbo mice,to feed an adult carpet python mate

i have had a few irians that were nervous feeders.....

i gave them plenty,hides,branches and fake plants

i left them alone,in peace and quiet,only going near them,to change their water roughly every 5 days

i also kept them in a small tank until i got the eating regular

^^^^^
all of the above,gives your snake a feeling of security and should stop it stressing out

re night bulb
i give my carpets ambient night time temperatures of low to mid 70's F,with NO health,feeding or shedding issues

that said the irians i have now,are savage feeders,they will eat all day,every day,if you'd let them

thats a very good looking hatchling you got there mate

i look forward to updated pictures as she grows

once they start feeding regular,carpets are usually good eaters,taking prey 2,3,4, times their girth,also they have a great feeding response

i am SURE you will love keeping carpet pythons,they're very addictive snakes

cheers shaun

[Tekpc007]

breeder had her on mice pinks , not sure she can handle a rat pink but ill try one next feeding.

[hellosugaree]

Originally Posted by Tekpc007

breeder had her on mice pinks , not sure she can handle a rat pink but ill try one next feeding.

Carpet pythons can take pretty large meals. I'm always blown away by what they can eat. I know plenty of people who start hatchlings on rats... From birth they never see a mouse in their lives.

[hellosugaree]

Is your night bulb the red kind? My IJ would not come out of his hide even at night when I had a red globe. As soon as I put a black heat bulb in, he came out every night.

[Terranaut]

Yes they can eat a rat pink. Mine do. I can't believe you can hold him like that. My 2 month old jcps would be latched on to a finger. Lol. Looks great. Good luck!!

[MoreliAddict]

Originally Posted by Terranaut

Yes they can eat a rat pink. Mine do. I can't believe you can hold him like that. My 2 month old jcps would be latched on to a finger. Lol. Looks great. Good luck!!

Pretty sure IJs have the most laid back disposition of the localities. A lot of them are finicky eaters too, which would make sense...

[millertime89]

I read a study saying due to their ability to see into the IR range, even red lights can affect most reptiles' day/night cycle. Maybe try switching to a CHE.