I've got three adults that after brumation don't show any interest in taking food. They were picky eaters before, eating occasionally but I was hoping that after brumation they would come out ravenous. Well they haven't so I'm considering getting something to sent with. Here in Indiana its still cool so I don't think I can find any toads but I might be able to pick up a lizard like an anole for cheap at the pet store. Would an anole be suitable for Westerns? Thanks!
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Problem feeder adults out of brumation
justinmatthew
Mar 17, 2008 10:13 AM
Replies (4)
99vengeur
Mar 17, 2008 12:19 PM
Some people have had success with anole scent. You might also want to try scenting with the spring water from a can of tuna. My male was a picky eater, scented once with the tuna water, and now he eats them two at a time!
Good Luck!
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Robert Charvat
1.1 het albino Western Hognose
FloridaHogs
Mar 17, 2008 02:04 PM
Try the tuna water and a smaller prey item. Pinks are what seem to stimulate my picky eaters, or brains......go figure!
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Jenea
Guardian Reptiles
"When your memories are bigger than your dreams, you're headed for the grave" Author unknown
justinmatthew
Mar 17, 2008 02:45 PM
thanks for the advice guys. would you suggest pinks for adults?
FloridaHogs
Mar 17, 2008 04:42 PM
That is what works for my stubborn adults. If they really go for the pinks, I will then lay a pink on top of the head of an appropriate sized food item, and often they will grab both when they bite the pink.
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Jenea
Guardian Reptiles
"When your memories are bigger than your dreams, you're headed for the grave" Author unknown
