Pinkies and fuzzies, by definition the eyes are closed. Fuzzies start to show their coat colors under the skin or may have a little bit of "fuzzy" hair, but eyes are closed.
FYI the next size up is hopper, eyes open, with hair & active, eating some solid food but not always fully weaned and at this stage they DO bite back. Sounds to me like
she can easily eat a fuzzy, and the extra activity might be what she's waiting for...just be sure the bowl is a good 2" deep. Even if it's a tight fit, she should be able to eat
a fuzzy at her size. She's so not a hatchling, but some sellers under-feed to keep them small so they can say it's a "baby", save $ on feeding it & keep it from out-growing
the small container it's in.There's no shortage of lousy sources when it comes to reptiles...big isn't necessarily better.
I'd rather see her eat first (before checking for mites) since you've waited this long...but do look on the white paper towels & in her bowl for tiny moving specks (red, brown or black). Pity you had her shipped to you...it's much easier to get a refund when you're IN a physical store on a busy Saturday with other customers listening in & deciding whether or not they "feel lucky" enough to make a purchase.
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