Ok, forgive me but I need a refresher. I answer so many questions that although I recall your ID and situation I have lost track of some details. So, help me remember if you have had her to a vet for parasite check.



I would not try freeze-dried crickets as MHDs just don't care for crickets alive and don't eat anything dead. I do feed my little ones a lot of mealworms but make sure you gut-load well. I don't like to see them the main diet of a larger dragon and most larger dragons won't show an interest in such a small prey.



I have had great luck with slugs (when I can find any), crawlers, superworms, silkworms or hornworms, and lobster roaches. The adults seem to prefer large feeders so when they eat silkworms or hornworms they like them 2" or a little larger. None of mine seem at all interested in crickets.



What I would do is get a tube of Jump-Start and use it when force feeding. It has things in it that will help stimulate appetite. Also, continue the pediolyte for the same reason. If you can't find Jump-start locally you can make your own force feeding formula by mixing strained lamb baby food with pediolyte and a pinch of calcium and/or vitamins. Thin with pediolyte to make a consistency that you can feed with a syringe or eye-dropper. OR use Boost or Ensure which is already packed with vitamins and calcium. I prefer the jump-start or lamb as I find it is easier to switch them back to insects if they aren't on a totally liquid diet.



It is imperative that you find out why, after all this time, she isn't eating. I know you have worked very hard with her and I am at a loss unless there is something medical that hasn't been addressed yet.



Keep me posted!



Marcia
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