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trouble with skinks not eating

amysguy Nov 30, 2004 04:39 PM

I had a snow storm that knocked the power out for 3 days and i wasn't able to get any heat for them for 2 days. So since then they haven't eaten and last time i saw them there body weight has decreased alot and i don't know what to do to get them eating regularly again anyone have any tips that might work i'm getting desarate!!!

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GTPs-N-Blueys Nov 30, 2004 06:56 PM

Are they still as active? It seems they have entered brumation which is common in the winter months but they shouldnt really be losing too much weight from that. Raw egg is good to drip over food as an enticement but dont over do it cause some people have had problems with their skinks afterward. You could also try babyfood.

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