Neonate Baby Regurge

[EasternGirl]

Glad to help, Tami.

[Invisible Snake]

Hey if you can I think it would be best if you separate the neonates into smaller groups of 3 in an enclosure. Separating them by size, consistent feeders and non feeders.

[jitami]

Thanks Invisable... I was just telling my husband the same thing... that I'm going to need to split them up into feeders & non feeders soon. Groups of 3 make sense. The little sharpie guy seems no worse for the wear, but wasn't interested in eating today... no worries yet. Had 3 take live feeder guppies today, one I'm pretty sure has been a non-feeder up to this point. I still have probably 4 that haven't taken anything, but really do need to start separating them to be sure.

[mb90078]

Have you considered buying a water spray bottle? You can give them a quick spray if you want to get the scent off..

[jitami]

I do have one that I mist their enclosure with, but they really don't like it. It's not a bad idea, though. It doesn't stress them as much as a bath...

[jitami]

'Sharpie' finally ate again today after spending some time alone with three guppies in a small container ala Steve's method. I did have to move him back to a container with my last non-feeder, but have left him alone since and am hoping he keeps the guppies down. Fwiw, alone time w/ guppies didn't work (yet) for the last little hold out. Maybe tomorrow...

[ProXimuS]

Good news for 'Sharpie' Hope the last contestant starts eating soon!

[jitami]

Thanks Emily

Man, now that the rest of the babes are getting the hang of hunting & eating they are brutal! Lots of open mouth (and some not so open) strikes at each other while they are hunting. Last hold out is in a deli cup w/ some guppies again and everyone else is getting their fill. It's funny that they really really prefer guppies and most spit out salmon or worm if they accidentally miss their guppy target. You can almost see them going 'pthhh - yuck' as they spit it out. lol Glad I was able to find feeder guppies... hope their future families are able to do the same, though I will continue offering a smorgasbord in hopes they get used to everything.

[guidofatherof5]

After a few pieces of worm they should start taking it without any difficulty, as a rule.

[jitami]

Thanks Steve. I'm sure you're right... kind of like little kids... just keep serving it to them and eventually it's not 'weird' anymore