I didn't mean so they could scratch it off with their nails. I meant nails are easier if you are trying to remove tiny things. To me they always were anyway.

The running water idea is good in theory, but she's too fragile. I'm not so sure she's going to make it. She has normal body movement about half way down her body, but where the kinks are, it's almost like she's completely paralyzed. She flicks her tongue, etc. though.

I've had her in a humid shoe box all morning and the moment they were born they were all in a humid tub, so I don't understand why it's being so stubborn. It's stuck to her almost like glue.

Also, when should I start offering them food?

Thanks once again!