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Old 09-07-2008, 03:26 PM   #5
Boa4u
I agree with Paul, try switching the prey item. I find that the increased movement of a live fuzzy mouse or hopper mouse compared to a live mouse pink or rat pink will usually do the trick. It stimulates their feeding response. You will probably have to offer 3 or 4 meals of live fuzzy or hopper mice and then try the switch to f/t for your reluctant feeder. He will eventually switch over, just be patient.

I also agree with Harald that a soaking and a shed might be needed. If your baby looks skinny and wrinkled it could very well be a shed that has not happened yet. If the baby is holding on to a shed it could be stressing it out.