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    So even without the classifieds control panel being complete, I believe I am going to have to disable those Google ads completely and likely disable some options here that have been free since going to the new platform. Like classified ad bumping, member name changes, and anything else I can use to encourage this site to be supported by the members instead of the Google Adsense ads.

    But there is risk involved. I will not pay out of pocket for very long during this last ditch experimental effort. If I find that the membership does not want to support this site with memberships, then I cannot support your being able to post your classified ads here for free. No, I am not intending to start charging for your posting ads here. I will just shut the site down and that will be it. I will be done with FaunaClassifieds. I certainly don't need this, and can live the rest of my life just fine without it. If I see that no one else really wants it to survive neither, then so be it. It goes away and you all can just go elsewhere to advertise your animals and merchandise.

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    Some people have indicated that finding the method to contribute is rather difficult. And I have to admit, that it is not all that obvious. So to help, here is a thread to help as a quide. How to become a contributing member of FaunaClassifieds.

    And for the record, I will be shutting down the Google Adsense ads on January 1, 2025.
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Feeding question

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Ok I am trying to feed my leo a pinkie since she has been laying eggs and I didn't want her to get underweight. I couldn't get live ones so I thawed one but she isn't having anything to do with it. I tried shaking it in front of her face and all around her but she has shown no interest. Is there something else I can do or will she just not eat the dead pinkies? Any suggestions would be helpful ! :shrug01:
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Well it sounds liek you are on the right track there. Have you tried giving her some time alone with it? Usually either shaking it very lightly in a such a way as to not annoy or scare her or leaving her alone with it works. If nothing else try to wait till you can get live?
 
I doubt seriously that she is going to feed on a thawed pinky. I've seen a few do it over the years but its a rarity in my experience.
 
Feeding Pinkies to Leo's

Mine will only eat live and they will only eat them on the first day they are born when they are the littlest.
You may have to get a pair of mice and breed your own. Also a friend of mine put's the thawed pinkies in one of the dishes that vibrate. That works for her.
 
Every single gecko I have that will eat pinks will eat F/T off of tongs. As far as mine go, if they won't eat F/T they won't eat live either.

Not all geckos will eat pinks, some will taste them and then move on while others will pound them down. You can try live but don't be suprised if they don't take them either.
 
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