feeding problem

[ClairvoyantDisease]

I recently tried to switch my bp to eating out of it's tank instead of in it, because it would get the aspen stuck in its mouth. but I can't get it to eat outside of the tank, and I've tried almost everyday for a week, but she just wont eat. does anyone know what I should do?

[giaach]

i'm having problems with my bp eating as well, but from what I have learned, I would suggest not introducing food to him/her every day. Wait at least 5-7 days before you try again. The more often you introduced food and they don't take it, the more stressed out they could become IMHO.

[tigerlily]

You could try laying a paper towel down. Also make sure that your prey item is dry, so that less aspen sticks to it.

I'm not a big fan of feeding out of the tank, as several of mine just will not take it that way. A bit of aspen here or there shouldn't be a problem considering they can digest bone and teeth. If you continue to have problems though you could consider switching to newspaper substrate as well.

[ClairvoyantDisease]

yeah I was thinking of laying a towel down or something, I'll try that next time
thanks

[2kdime]

How's your temperatures? With colder temperatures our way. The change could be a cause.

And not to cause any trouble. It is only my opinion. But I wouldn't want my animals ingesting ANY kind of substrate. Which is why I use newspaper. And feed in the tubs.

Try switching to newspaper if it doesn't bother you. And like said above; wait until the next feeding day to attempt to feed again.

Again this is just my opinion. Hope it helps