ive have this sulfur WM for the past 6 months or so.she eats for sure,she has grown 5 inches,but she will never eat in front of me, and when i do catch her eating, she'll drop it and run and hide...but when she is out of her cage hanging out, or when i'm holding her, she is perfect...
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questions on feeding my sulfur
sulfurboy1o3
Nov 15, 2006 09:29 PM
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lizardmania
Dec 02, 2006 10:19 AM
This is very common is waters and will take time. I know 6 months is a long time to us, though their natural instincts still are intact. When feeding they are at their most volunerable, and most on guard to predators. If something appraoches, etc., they run and you are observing. One aspect it to go very slow.....not sudden, jerky movements. Use the longest tongs, or even a long stick wit hte food on it....a long stick to roast marshallows on a fire for instance.
S/he needs to build up trust in you. It sounds as if s/he is starting to do so when you handle her, which is good. Though remember, feeding time they are naturally on guard against predators. Be patient and best wishes.
