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Getting a newborn to eat
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Old 09-09-2014, 11:26 AM   #1
smigon
Getting a newborn to eat

I just got three new kids from Damon (I promised I would be a repeat buyer, I try to keep my promises!) and he has held a couple for me, each about 8g. He also told his wife (he was at work when I was in his area) to offer me a beautiful orchid that is kinked, of course I couldn't turn down a corn in need, but she is only 3-4g.

The other two are 8g each, they gobbled a whole pinkie each and wanted more. I offered little Kiki the pinky in three pieces, the head, middle and back, put it on a deli lid in the cage, no interest. I guided her head toward the food like I do with all my pickier eaters, she showed interest but seemed more repulsed than wanting a sample (hell, I would send the mouse back and order a filet and lobster tail too if that's what I was offered!). I cut the bigger piece in half, put it all in the deli cup overnight, still nothing.

How long before I wait to try again? I wouldn't be worried except for her size. I know about the Ivory and Dawn soap ideas, I will try those next, but everything I read seems to be for adult corns, I couldn't find anything on infants.

Any other thoughts on feeding tiny babies?
 
Old 09-09-2014, 12:37 PM   #2
TyeW
Some people feed tails from medium mice as it is a lot thinner for them. I think they cut it up in a few pieces. You can also try all the methods listed on Nancy's private forum
 
Old 09-09-2014, 02:41 PM   #3
Nanci
I had a 3.7 gram baby this year who ate a tiny, whole red.
 
Old 09-09-2014, 08:47 PM   #4
ceduke
I'd give her 5-6 days before trying again...as Nanci said, a teeny red might be a good option. My fussy eaters like them boiled, which smells awful to me but apparently not to the snakes!

(also, we need a picture!)
 
Old 09-10-2014, 05:30 AM   #5
Nanci
Had Damon tried anything with her yet?
 
Old 09-11-2014, 05:24 PM   #6
smigon
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Had Damon tried anything with her yet?
No, he hadn't, she was only a couple of days old when I got her.
 
Old 09-11-2014, 05:43 PM   #7
Nanci
I'd try boiled, I guess. And maybe try teasing her if that doesn't work? It's always easier with boiled. Maybe try teasing with just a head, to start, if you don't have teeny reds.
 
Old 09-12-2014, 12:12 AM   #8
cornsnakeforsale_com
I have that the orchid hatched on 2014-08-01. It had refused several times on live and frozen thawed. I might have gotten a tuna scenting in, I don't remember. But yeah, try a few of the tricks and see what works
 
Old 09-13-2014, 05:49 PM   #9
smigon
I will give it another shot tonight, cross your fingers for us!
 
Old 09-17-2014, 12:01 AM   #10
cornsnakeforsale_com
any updates?
 

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