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titch Posted - 13/10/2010 : 00:29:42
i have 6 hatchlings
the 2 oldest of the 6 have still not eaten!
the next 3 have fed no problem twice
last 1 still in shed

the 2 that wont feed, shed bout 3 weeks ago, iv tryed with the tongs, but no interest so tryed leaving it in with them ! they are heated and i tryied it at night an in the morning an midday
i also cut open the pinkies head

what else can i try? i realy dont wanna loose my first ever hatchling!
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titch Posted - 13/10/2010 : 18:34:47
they are all kept the same in seperate tubs with kitching towel flooring and a dish for water and a hide! they are heated at 1 side of tub so they have a cool side!
gingerpony Posted - 13/10/2010 : 14:24:10
we're only talking about them going a couple of weeks so far........not trying too often and getting their set up right is very important
Kellog Posted - 13/10/2010 : 05:22:16
I have never had hatchlings before Emma, only adults, so have no experience on getting them to eat....but there is some very good advice on the forum about it. One thing they will want to know is how the hatchlings are being kept....are they in separate tubs or in together, how are they heated, any information you can give them.

The first place to look for advice is the Guide to non-feeding snakes.

These threads may also help:

A common question but...., it is all about getting a hatchling to eat.

Hatchlings not feeding

Any advice will be much appreciated - Feeding

I am sure that someone who has experienced this will comment soon, but I do know that hatchlings can live for quite a while without feeding....so dont give up hope.

xxx

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