The soap trick works

[dionythicus]

I had several babies that I picked up several weeks ago and none would feed for me. Two were supposedly eating f/t, once had only eaten once for me two weeks ago and one was a non-feeder (force fed once by the breeder). After all the usual tricks, I washed some f/t pinks with soap and water and left them in their tubs overnight. Three of the pinks were gone this morning. Only the guaranteed feeder still hasn't eaten, but this is definite progress.

[diamondlil]

:cheers: excellent news!

[rowan]

really good news, pleased for u and your baby snakey's :) here's hoping your other one feeds soon and that they carry on!

[RLS1966]

I just tried the Ivory soap technique last night with my Anery who has been very finicky since her last shed (ate twice out of five attempts, rejecting the last three). I thawed the pinky in soapy warm water and rinsed it for about 90 sec. I put the pinky on a small plastic tray outside her favorite hide, she smelled the pinky for a minute and ate it right away!!!!
This forum has a wealth of great advice!! :crazy02: