Posted by Doug on September 08, 2000 at 00:31:52:
In Reply to: baby still hasn't eaten posted by Randy on September 07, 2000 at 01:26:42:
I concur with Fred and Juergen. I've got a clutch that has a couple big eaters, a few occsional eaters, and 2 non eaters. Patience is key if the animal otherwise appears healthy.
A trick that I have used with some success is to take a piece of fish, with the skin, heat it in the microwave until the fats in the skin liquify. Let the fish cool to room temp and then take the smallest pinky you can get and roll it around in the juices from the fish getting it good and greasy. Good luck,
doug
: My female was born 6 weeks ago and still has not eaten. She has shed twice now. I have tried pinkies, fish scented pinkies, gold fish, and someone even suggested splinting the head of the pinkie and exposing the brain. i have tried it all with NO success!! She seems to still have plenty of energy, just no appetite. If there are any other suggestions i am open to try anything!!! Thanks for any help Randy