Lizard_Lilith
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Hey all, hoping someone with more experience can help me here
Recently bought a carpet python from a lady in a different state, very pleasant transaction, lovely to deal with.
However I'm just a bit worried about the new noodle. He's supposed to be a yearling, and when he arrived by plane last weekend I was really surprised. Honestly, I expected him to be the same size or larger than my yearling Darwin carpet (you know, the smallest version). I also have a 4 month old Darwin, and honestly, he's a bit bigger than the new addition. The seller says that although he's a good eater, he's just never grown much to date but if I power feed him he should grow like a weed.
This is only my third snake and my first non-Darwin, so it isn't that I'm knocking the seller, I just don't know if this is normal or if I should be worried about him? Haven't tried feeding him yet as obviously the first week (no-touch, no feed, let settle in) isn't up, but he's so little.
Very grateful for any advice more experienced caretakers can provide. TIA
Recently bought a carpet python from a lady in a different state, very pleasant transaction, lovely to deal with.
However I'm just a bit worried about the new noodle. He's supposed to be a yearling, and when he arrived by plane last weekend I was really surprised. Honestly, I expected him to be the same size or larger than my yearling Darwin carpet (you know, the smallest version). I also have a 4 month old Darwin, and honestly, he's a bit bigger than the new addition. The seller says that although he's a good eater, he's just never grown much to date but if I power feed him he should grow like a weed.
This is only my third snake and my first non-Darwin, so it isn't that I'm knocking the seller, I just don't know if this is normal or if I should be worried about him? Haven't tried feeding him yet as obviously the first week (no-touch, no feed, let settle in) isn't up, but he's so little.
Very grateful for any advice more experienced caretakers can provide. TIA