Day 61 still not out of the egg? When to worry

[Stewart_Reptiles]

Well I assist fed it a mouse hopper this morning. Well he wasn't having it after about 30 mins. So I decided to force feed it. He took it and did not regurgitate it. I will see when I get home. Also he was not tongue flicking at all. She I worry about this?


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Good now just leave it alone and feed again once it first shed. Offer food just like you would any other hatchlings live hopper mouse, it might take it if by then it regained strength.

Be prepared that it might not shed like normal hatchlings do and might take a bit longer if that is the case and you do not see the regular shed process, offer in 10 days.

[ENA Reptiles]

Good now just leave it alone and feed again once it first shed. Offer food just like you would any other hatchlings live hopper mouse, it might take it if by then it regained strength.

Be prepared that it might not shed like normal hatchlings do and might take a bit longer if that is the case and you do not see the regular shed process, offer in 10 days.

Ok will do thank you so much for the help. Also none of the others have come out yet. That was the only one. Some have poked their heads out but none out of the egg. It is day 64. And when should I expect them to shed?


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[bcr229]

Some have poked their heads out but none out of the egg. It is day 64. And when should I expect them to shed?

Figure 7-10 days after they leave the egg for the first shed. Offer the first meal 7 days after that.

[ENA Reptiles]

So I weighed her today she is only 31 grams?!?! How great haha she still isn't tongue flicking though should I be concerned about that?


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[bcr229]

So I weighed her today she is only 31 grams?!?! How great haha she still isn't tongue flicking though should I be concerned about that?

Other than quick peeks to make sure she hasn't made a mess and she has water, stop fooling with her and leave her in peace to digest her meal.

[Felidae]

I hope will be everything okay with her. If she's 31g with the 10-14g hopper, I can imagine she's a really small hatchling.

[ENA Reptiles]

Man bad news she regurgitated the hopper


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[Felidae]

I have many things in my head, but what can I say.. I pray for your little one.

[Albert Clark]

Man bad news she regurgitated the hopper


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So sorry to hear that! I would just make sure the hatchling is staying at the proper temperature and humidity. Keep a bowl of fresh water nearby and make sure she stays hydrated. That will be key. Don't worry about any solid foods until she shows signs of recovery and alertness. All fluid therapy is what the hatchling needs now. Probably will need a tube feeding in about 4 to 5 days. The fluid therapy should be aggressive. Diluted Pedialite will be a good choice for now and make sure all fluids are warmed to at least 82.0f - 84.0f. Both soaking and drinking water should be warmed. Absolutely nothing solid by mouth. The regurgitation has irritated her esophagus and gastrointestinal flora. Please be gentle and try not to handle her much at all except for placing her into the bowl of diluted warmed Pedialite . Good luck and she should respond to this but it may be a slow process.

[ENA Reptiles]

I shouldn't force feed her again right?


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