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Hey guys,

Im still having trouble with my chuck here. The only things he will eat on his own are dandelions(leave and flowers) and so far mums b/c those are the only small sized flower i can get a hold of on. when he doesnt eat i get him fired up so hell open his mouth.. then i toss in some greens. i have gotten him to the point where he appear visably full so i know hes not starving. the problem however is, no matter how much i feed him, his tail continues to shrink. now its getting quite boney but he doesnt appear to be sick at all and is still very active. I am looking for something that has loads of fat in it so i can get this little guy in shape. whats the best solution?

Have you tried small amounts of banana? They are high in fat, but use only small amounts as they can cause constipation. Avacado is another good one that is high in fat too.

A few of mine are partial to wax worms. I usually offer some now and then, but not as a steady part of their diet.
Aaron