Well, a few factors at work here. Do you know what they were feeding previously? How big is it, and what are you feeding? If you're offering F/T and they are used to live or vice versa, it could throw them off.

Second, Dumeril's "can" be somewhat timid eaters. My girl eats very very reliably, however when I first got her I covered her feeding tank in a towel to make it nice and dark...she was reluctant to eat otherwise. Once the towel was on, she was on that rat. Over time I've reduced the darkness and now she doesn't require it at all.

Third, yes, you should give it 7 days or so to settle in before you even start trying to feed. And if they do not take food wait another 5 days or so before offering again. My Dum is an '08 and eats every 7 days without fail. Your Dum isn't going to starve in a matter of 2 weeks.

Lastly, you really need a bigger tank. 10 gallons isn't big enough for even a hatchling. A 40g breeder is a good size to start with until they grow out of it.

Congrats on your Dum, be patient and I'm sure everything will sort itself out.

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