hatchling, asf question

[Mike Cavanaugh]

got a 62 gram hatchling. what size ASF would you offer it? please be specific!

[Stewart_Reptiles]

Hopper

[FIREball]

I got a hatchling mojave at Daytona that hatched on 8/5. I fed it today a newly weaned ASF...mouse hopper size

[Mike Cavanaugh]

and what exactly would you do if it refused the first offering? husbandry is by the book. small tub, small hide, 82 on cold side, 90 on hot side. With a hatchling that has had no more then one or two meals before you got it would you wait a whole week before trying again, or just a few days? the hopper ASF's are harmless. should I just drop it in the tub the next attempt then check the tub the next morning?

thanks for you help... new to the whole hatchling thing....

[Stewart_Reptiles]

If you just got your BP give him a week than you can try a hopper ASF, if he refuses wait another week before offering.

If you use a hopper ASF you can leave it overnight.

[FIREball]

and what exactly would you do if it refused the first offering? husbandry is by the book. small tub, small hide, 82 on cold side, 90 on hot side. With a hatchling that has had no more then one or two meals before you got it would you wait a whole week before trying again, or just a few days? the hopper ASF's are harmless. should I just drop it in the tub the next attempt then check the tub the next morning?

thanks for you help... new to the whole hatchling thing....

I got 2 "hatchlings", one was born 8/5 amd still had some shed on it (guessing it was her first shed). Tried feeding her an ASF last night and refused, left it in her tub for an hour and nothing. The cinnamon was born late July and snagged hers right up. Tried the Mojave again today and she tagged it within 5 minutes.

I usually wait a week before I try and feed a new arrival but figured what the heck. Drop the hopper in and leave over night, if it doesnt eat than try again in a week.

[Mike Cavanaugh]

If you just got your BP give him a week than you can try a hopper ASF, if he refuses wait another week before offering.

If you use a hopper ASF you can leave it overnight.

So you would wait a whole week in between attempts with a hatchling? I just assumed that is a long time to wait for a hatchling...

[cardell75]

and what exactly would you do if it refused the first offering? husbandry is by the book. small tub, small hide, 82 on cold side, 90 on hot side. With a hatchling that has had no more then one or two meals before you got it would you wait a whole week before trying again, or just a few days? the hopper ASF's are harmless. should I just drop it in the tub the next attempt then check the tub the next morning?

thanks for you help... new to the whole hatchling thing....

I personally would wait a week before trying again, I have had success that way, you can also pre-scent the cage a little while (15-20 min.) prior to attempting to feed.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

So you would wait a whole week in between attempts with a hatchling? I just assumed that is a long time to wait for a hatchling...

Trust me it's not that long it is just frustrating for the owner

[Mike Cavanaugh]

Trust me it's not that long it is just frustrating for the owner

Thank you very much for your help. will try again next week.