I did it. One of my little girl BPs was not doing so well, so I did it. I forced fed her.
Husbandry all good, and all the little BPs that came during the same time as her have all "de-stressed" and accommodated to their new environment, except her. She was looking pretty skinny, so I simply did it. I am sorry, but she was not looking so well, and I can't just stand here and wait.
When I started my BP collection, I never thought I would have to do things like this (always thought that force feeding was for the experts), but I had to to keep this girl going. Its been 25 minutes since I did it, and no regurgitation. I think I did it right.
And yes, a vert visit will be scheduled ASAP.
I had put my cats and dogs down in the past but force feeding was THE most difficult thing I ever had done to an animal. I felt good that I worked up the courage (am I an official herpetoculturist now?). Doesn't matter - I hope she will be okay.
Happy Holidays and please keep my little Champagne Ringer in mind.
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