[bombax1212]

Another night and still not feeding, I had offered 2 waxworms and 1 good sized roach. She has not eaten once since I got her. She laid 2 eggs 10 days after she arrived (on Easter). I have tried spraying right before the lights dim/go-out and then feeding. I have not tried force feeding, but I think it may be time for drastic measures. Mummabear, once the food is in her mouth, won't she just spit it out?

Thanks

[mummabear]

Originally Posted by bombax1212

Another night and still not feeding, I had offered 2 waxworms and 1 good sized roach. She has not eaten once since I got her. She laid 2 eggs 10 days after she arrived (on Easter). I have tried spraying right before the lights dim/go-out and then feeding. I have not tried force feeding, but I think it may be time for drastic measures. Mummabear, once the food is in her mouth, won't she just spit it out?

Thanks

She might try spit it out but just push it in a bit further and she should swallow it.

[bombax1212]

She finally ate!!! Two nights ago she downed one large cricket. Nothing last night, but she digested the cricket.
Thanks everyone for the advice. I think the stress of shipping, new enclosure, and being gravid just took its toll on this female. I am now very hopeful she will survive.

[Rob D'heu]

that is good news . You see that sometimes a bit of patience is needed .
be sure not to overfeed her now