"This is another hatchling from your easterns Ric. I also have a question for you. My other hatchling that hatched back in April is not eating. I have offered it chopped up worms, fruits, vegetables, reptomin and even a little dog food but it seems to be not interested in any of them. Have you ever had this problem with any of your hatchlings and do you have any suggestions? It is very frustrating! "

I missed your post; I was on the road for about a week. Nice pic and glad to hear of your hatchling success. As for the problem at hand....

Collect or obtain very small garden worms 2-3 inches in length. Place the hatchling in a small container that has all sides visually blocked up to a height of 10 inches. Do not place a hide or any debris in this feeding setup. Fill the area with water that is warm (86-88 degrees) up to a depth of 3/4 of an inch to one inch. Rinse the garden worms with cool water; and keep them in that cool water for a few minutes. Make sure you have good lighting. An incandescent lamp with 40 watts 18 inches away from the feeding spot is good. Place your hatchling in the area mentioned above. Take one of the small worms out and cut it with small scizzors or exacto blade in lengths 1/8 inch and under. Place a few pieces quickly in front of the hatchling and leave the area. Make sure it's quiet and no shadows cross over the hatchling at this time. In ten minutes check back.. If he has fed then give him a few move tiny pieces. Continue for a week, then try alternate foods. I have also used maggots from a variety of flies including the fruit fly larve (drosophilia), and phoenix worms (larve from the Soldier Fly) Let us know what works best for the little guy!

Good Luck,
Ric

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