About six months ago we got a couple females that had an RI when we picked them up. The RI was treated at the time with baytril and cleared up pretty much immediately and has not shown any signs of returning. These two were also checked for parasites at that time and both were clean. However, both have refused feed. Neither female have taken a meal in six months. One is 1700+ grams and the other is around 950 grams. Now normally I wouldn't consider assist feeding but both girls are down in weight. The bigger of the two is down about 225-250 grams and the smaller one is down about 175 grams. Both are looking really thin, I'm seeing the triangular shape and loose skin and we are getting pretty concerned. I just figured I would ask here before attempting an assist feed. Assist feeding hatchlings are easy enough but with an adult I'm sure it will be way more stressful on the animal and will require a lot of force. I'm just not sure what other options I have at this point we don't want to sit back and watch these two starve to death.

Any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks guys.