New hatchling feeding problem

[canales]

Hi All

Bought my new jungle two weeks ago.. was told that it's feeding well and shedding. I attempted to feed it today but the baby hatchling did is to strike at the pinkie but not attempting to eat it.
Haven't been feeding since 3 weeks ago. Any advice would be appreciated.

Cheers

Oh , i forgot to mention that it's the second time i attempt to feed it unsuccessfully.

 

[Jimie]

it may just need a bit more persistence i know with my spotted hatchies i bred this season they were real pains to get feeding so i had to get them a bit razed up before they would take a pinkie, even then they would drop it 2 to 3 times in 1 feeding and i would have to try again before they would take it, good luck i hope it feeds for you soon.

 

[Pythoninfinite]

Firstly, get some fuzzy or small weaner mice - pinkies are not preferred by baby Carpets. Secondly, you should put it in a semi-dark place with no distractions. If it strkes & wraps, just leave it or stand there and watch, but "freeze" - don't move or you will distract it and it will drop the food and focus on the threat - which is you.

What are your temperatures?

Jamie

 

[canales]

Firstly, get some fuzzy or small weaner mice - pinkies are not preferred by baby Carpets. Secondly, you should put it in a semi-dark place with no distractions. If it strkes & wraps, just leave it or stand there and watch, but "freeze" - don't move or you will distract it and it will drop the food and focus on the threat - which is you.

What are your temperatures?

Jamie

The temperature around the hot side is 30 – 32 and 28 on the cooler side.
I tried to feed it during the morning when he is all coiled up in the cooler side or maybe I should try feeding it during the night when he is more active?

 

[Pythoninfinite]

Yep, definitely try in the evening, you'll always get the best response from starters. Once established, you can feed anytime, but babies in the wild are totally nocturnal - too many kookas and other predators out during the day. And use long forceps - don't offer with your hands - they're too threatening.

Jamie

 

[Beans]

Cool side is a little warm, lower it to 25ish,

 

[Danieljohn96]

It's fine, my second darwin didn't eat for about 4-5 wks after bringing it home, they can go quite a while without eating. just try once a week it should eat when it's ready and be sure not to handle it much before it does!


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