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feeding problems

gardenia Dec 09, 2003 09:28 PM

I have two babies that hatched in early sept. any suggestions on hatchlings that have fed but aren't feeding now? one of them also also has a problem actually killing a rat pinkie (it takes him forever)
Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you

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triniian Dec 10, 2003 04:06 AM

What steps have you taken?

How long/heavy are they?

I am sure that by now those BPs should be eating at least hoppers, if not juvies. I would bet just about anything that pinkies are too small. My 6mnth old bps devour adult mice.

Put a hopper and a bp in a small brown paper bag and leave it alone for 30 mins. If they are hungry then that'll let you know.

You didn't provide enough info to properly suggest a solution... for all I know the balls could be in shed or even sick(hope not). Try the bag and give more details...

Good luck.
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