Kinked non-feeder's first meal!!

I can't believe it - Snug just ate his first meal!!! :banana:

This little guy (or girl?) was hatched in late August, with unabsorbed yolk and a small kink in his neck... until now all feeding attempts, both assisted and unassisted, had failed. But his weight suddenly dropped this week, and I noticed he was cruising the tub like crazy - so I offered a live mouse fuzzy and he took it!! :) I am so happy, and hopefully this means he's on his way to healthy adulthood. His name Snug comes from Shakespeare (Midsummer Night's Dream), and he/she will either stay with me or be adopted out as a non-breeder.

He's a butt-muncher, LOL...
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LOVE this shot!
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Looks like he/she is on its way:gj:

Woot! :banana: :banana: Woot!

Great pics! Snugs is just adorable!

Thanks!! I'm just thrilled, because I was really starting to get worried... he'd dropped from 61g down to 47g, and was beginning to look quite thin. Still full of spunk and sweetness, though! :)

P.S. If you're wondering about his tub, I used duct tape to make a more secure environment - good tip for anyone with picky feeders. :gj: Oh, and the dog hair is stuck on the outside of the tub only... that stuff gets on everything, LOL.

Aww, he's so cute! A great example of a normal; I just love his colors =) and yay for finally getting him to eat for you! Keep us updated on if he continues to get better, please :)

He's cute as a button! Congrats!

looks marvelous. glad to hear he's filling his tummy.

I thought tape was a no-no?

That's great news!!!! BIG congrats!!!

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I thought tape was a no-no?

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Only inside its on the out side by the looks of it.

Congratulations :)
Isn't it a great feeling when they suddenly take off ?
Best of luck with that little sweetie :)

Congrats! The first meal is always the best, especially if it's been refusing! :)

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I thought tape was a no-no?

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As libit said, it's only on the outside of the tub... which is not a problem. :gj:

And thanks all for the comments! I'm feeling much better about him now, and pretty sure he'll be just fine. :)

P.S. The other babies from this clutch (6 total) are doing fantastic... one already went to her new home, and the others are eating & growing like there's no tomorrow!

Congrats Lolo :gj: