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Ruth G
Snake Mite

United Kingdom
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Posted - 27/08/2011 :  17:58:28  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I have 12 corn hatchlings that we have born between 3rd and 7th August. 8 of the 12 haven't eaten yet, should I be worried? How long can hatchlings go without eating. They seem healthy enough.

eeji
The Morph Master

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Posted - 27/08/2011 :  19:28:12  Show Profile  Visit eeji's Homepage  Reply with Quote
don't worry too much just yet. To give them a bit of a start try a little reptoboost in their water and try a boiled pinky, usually very good to get them eating


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Edited by - eeji on 27/08/2011 19:28:37
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gingerpony
Queen Bee

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Posted - 27/08/2011 :  20:03:28  Show Profile  Click to see gingerpony's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
most of a clutch i had a couple of years back took 3 months to start eating........
how are you housing them?

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Ruth G
Snake Mite

United Kingdom
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Posted - 28/08/2011 :  23:25:25  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
They are in small individual rubs, with a water bowl and a hide. I have frozen pinkies so do you literally put them in boiling water, how long do you boil them for? Thanks very much for the advice.
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eeji
The Morph Master

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Posted - 29/08/2011 :  15:57:56  Show Profile  Visit eeji's Homepage  Reply with Quote
thaw them first then boil for a few minutes, keeping an eye out in case they pop (they probably will a bit) then let them cool a bit and feed while still warm


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