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I've received some great advice on startring new Honduran hatchlings. I've gotten 2/3 feeding really well on frozen thawed, but one is holding out. I woke up this morning to the little guy curled up with a perfectly brained pink like it was a teddy bear. A couple of you mentioned washing pinks, which is a method I've never tried and the one that always feels counterintuitive to me. So will I need any kind of special unscented soap? Do you just wash them in your hands and rinse really well? Much thanks!

BTW I got the little Eastern I posted earlier taking pinky heads

Adam

I use my hands (wash my hands before) and plain water, no soap. Seems to work well. If you want to use soap, use an unscented dishsoap and make sure to rinse especially well.
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Mark

Thanks ... I like the no soap idea. Has this been effective for you with problem feeders? Adam

I've had great success with this method using unscented (or only mildly scented) bar soaps, such as Ivory or even the soaps you find in hotel rooms.
I lather the soap in my hands, rub one or more mice around until they're well lathered, and rinse well. Even the most frustrating feeders usually strike these with a vengeance.

I've used this method most on Honduran milks and alterna.

Good luck!
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