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i have tried everything i know
green anoles small
newborn pinky mice
frozen/thawed pinky mice
scented them with lizard
brained them
small dark feeding enclosure
i cant seem to catch any skinks right now
any advice ?

Well, their preferred natural prey is usually lizards (Sceleporus), but other things can work as well. I know you have tried several things already, but here is a link for a couple other ideas to go along with what you already tried so far.

And last, but not least, put them in a deli cup with a shirt or towel thrown over it, put them in the seat and take them for a car ride..LOL!. Sometimes the constant vibrations of the car ride does something to many hatchlings that elicits a feeding response. I guess the ride stimulates them out of their "dormant mode"..

~Doug
feeding finicky alterna

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thanks
i have never had gray bands before
i heard about all of this kinda stuff
good grief
the kinda things i usually tinker with always eat

Hi,I have lot of graybands every year and only thing I can tell you that they will not feed voluntarily.Each year I forcefeed them with tails from adult mice.After 5 or 6 feedings they become hungry and will take pinkies.

In my experience patience can make all difference. Alot of people get too impatient if their little ones dont feed a week after the first shed. I don't know how long it's been since yours shed but if you give it about a month or so they might be willing to take a pink. If they still don't then it's pinky pump time.

Hey, this may sound crazy but I have had a lot of success using raw egg on pinkies for Graybands and Mexican Milk problem feeders. I take one egg and drop it in zip lock bag and put it in the freezer. I cut a small piece off (let it worm up in your fingers) then slop it on the froze thawed pinky head. A lot of times they eat it aggressively. I still have some Mexican Milks that will only eat hoppers with egg on it. I only freeze the egg so it will last a long time(1 year or longer). You don’t need to put much on the pinky. Works great for me.

worth a try
will do tommorow

Miller (1979) observed a correlation between ambient humidity and feeding response in alterna. It might not be a cure all, but certainly couldn't hurt if you haven't tried yet. The other suggestions are excellent.
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Add a moist, warm hide. Moisture seems to be a big part of the overall success. Doesn't guarantee it, but it can help. Usually that in conjunction with lizard scent is the combo that eventually breaks the stubborn ones. A cooldown period can work too. Try that if nothing else works.
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Mark

i gave em back to my friend - i just dont have time to beg em to freaking eat - im gonna stick to breeding things that eat without problems - thanks for the replies though