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Feeding Hatchlings

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isobel

Isobel
Hi Everyone
I haven't added anything to the site for ages, but i have been reading everyone elses comments. I have had 9 hatchlings nearly 3 weeks ago. Four of them started eating with no probs but the others just won't have any of it.
I have been reading all your comments everyday for ideas and i have also been to my local reptile shop for advice.
Tonight i have put one of the babies in a small deli dish (with lid) and left it over night with a pinkie, as a few of you have suggested on here. I am praying it it will work because i'm starting to get worried now.

I have noticed that some of you say you wouldn't force feed your babies! I have to admit i'm quite anxious about it, so can anyone give me anymore ideas if this doesn't work???

I would appreciate any advice

I have also got 14 more eggs in the incubator due to hatch mid November, i hope they decide to eat ok because i'm becoming a nervous wreck :cry:

isobel
 
I know Stephen had great success with his hatchlings, by housing them in deli cups with paper towel and a small water dish. He would just open the lid, put the f/t pinky in, and leave them alone. All ate. You could try the anole scent also, or braining. But perhaps just keeping them in smaller containers like the deli cups to begin with, will help make them feel more secure.
 
Well, you might have already read about and tried tuna scenting, but there has been talk somewhat recently about quite a few people having luck with that. :shrugs:
 
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