When should I attempt assist feeding?

[Stewart_Reptiles]

At this point yes I would assist feed to get her back going again, IMO given the original weight this animal was probably not consistent to start with.

Once she get assisted leave her alone same as before, and next time you try feeding again, place the BP in a brown paper bag with a large fuzzy mouse (eyes still close), close the bag and place it in the tub leaving them both together overnight. Hopefully this will work, I would also clutter up the tub with lose crumble newspaper.



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[Giddy]

At this point yes I would assist feed to get her back going again, IMO given the original weight this animal was probably not consistent to start with.

Once she get assisted leave her alone same as before, and next time you try feeding again, place the BP in a brown paper bag with a large fuzzy mouse (eyes still close), close the bag and place it in the tub leaving them both together overnight. Hopefully this will work, I would also clutter up the tub with lose crumble newspaper.



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Hi Deborah,

I've been able to succesfully assist feed the spider BP last night. I got a pinky mouse in her mouth, gently hooked her teeth in it, she didn't hesitate for long and got it down. Pfew....... to my relieve!
Next tuesday I'll try to feed her again. I can't get hold of a fuzzy (with it's eyes closed) real easy, so I'll try a f/t fuzzy. If she doesn't take it, I might assist her again. Do you agree with this method?
Should I continue assisting until she get's the hang of it and eats on her own?


Regards,
Giddy

[frostysBP]

I would try to go live if you can it worked with the 3 hatchlings I had to assist feed this year..

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[PitOnTheProwl]

Honestly I would be at those weights that little one not have ever eaten.
Just keep working with it.

[Giddy]

Honestly I would be at those weights that little one not have ever eaten.
Just keep working with it.

Will do!

[Giddy]

Sad update....... The spider BP has past away.... She was to far gone aparantly. Thanx for your support.

Regards, Giddy [sad]

[bcr229]

Sad update....... The spider BP has past away.... She was to far gone aparantly. Thanx for your support.

Regards, Giddy [sad]

I'm sorry. It could be she wasn't eating because something else was wrong. Not all of the babies make it.

[pbyeerts]

I am so sorry to hear this - perhaps there was something wrong all along. Rest In Peace little baby.....


Pamela and GINGER, my wonderful BP

1 dog, 3 cats, 1 macaw, 1 husband, 1 daughter, and GINGER


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[STjepkes]

Perhaps the breeder never got it started properly and decided to make it someone else's issue and his quick buck.... I don't know who it is and am not trying to say anything definitively. But, it definitely does happen.

So sorry to hear about your loss.