Fed a small, but not tiny, pinkie tonight. I put it in front the the hide she was in (she had been peeking out when I came to put it in her tank). She stuck her out and watched me and Katie for about ten minutes. She was clearly interested, but didn't want an audience.
We both walked away.
5 minutes later, I walked back over and saw the last of the pinkie disappearing with Solana's head barely visible from the hide.
Glad she ate, but still haven't really actually seen her eat! I totally get it. Survival first, then eating second. She's adorable and I want her to grow big and strong, even if I can't see her eat for a while. Once she's not so teeny tiny I imagine she will happily eat in front of me like Figment does. He was the same when little, now could care less if the whole world was watching him!
Solana: FOOD? Wait, safety first. Food? Okay, it's safe, FOOD! And down the hatch!
Figment: FOOD? FOOD! Strike/Grab and eat.
LOL, she'll get there.
Next time you're feeding just give the pinkie a 10/15 second blast with a hairdryer then offer instantly in front of its nose .. don't blink