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HappyHillbilly
at Wed Jun 17 00:00:10 2009 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by HappyHillbilly ]
"...she did use the bath room for what i think is the first time..."
That's a positive sign. I'd wait a few days & then try feeding her. Don't get too hung up about her not having shed, yet. Some will eat before they shed, some won't. My clutch was 7 days old the other day and over half of them ate, though none have shed, yet.
There's a chance that her body is just slow about kickin' in gear. There's also a chance that the temps/setup aren't what they should be. I can't stress enough how important it is to know exactly what the temps are and to maintain them steadily.
95 is too hot. The hot end of the tank should be 92, maybe 93 at the most. The other end of the tank should be between 82 - 85. I'd eliminate the nite drop temp & keep it constant until it begins eating good.
Since you have two hides, place one on the hot end & the other one near the cool end. Cover the majority of the top with aluminum foil, plastic, or something to help retain humidity and be sure to keep plenty of fresh water available.
I'm sorry that you're having to deal with this situation. You shouldn't have to. I don't even sell hatchlings to experienced keepers without them having eaten at least two meals and seemingly in good health.
Hang in there!
HH
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RE: Baby Burm Still Hasent took her 1st Meal - HappyHillbilly, Wed Jun 17 00:00:10 2009