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Feeding neonates

DanW Aug 10, 2008 09:02 PM

I had a litter born July 6. So far all but six are eating. Live rodents are not readily available and so I am offering f/t only. What should I do? Will they come around and start eating or should I be more aggressive?

Thanks,
Dan

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serpsel Aug 11, 2008 08:26 AM

I have found that the reluctant feeders will sometimes require one or two live meals to get them started. The constant movement of a live prey item seems to stimulate their feeding response when just shaking a f/t in front of their nose or leaving it in overnight does not. You might have to put in that extra effort to locate the live feeders just to get them started. I have also used scented pinkies(piercing the top of the head to let some fluid ooze out) for my Honduran Milksnakes but have never tried them on boas. Good luck, I know it can be a little nerve racking when the clock keeps ticking and your babies are not feeding.
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