Babies Tokay Not Eating

vip87 · #1 10-25-2009, 06:07 AM

My first post in Geckos Unlimited starts with problematic babies tokay.

I successfully hatched 3 tokays from gravid wild female tokays on 18/10/2009.
Offered them pinhead crickets and mealworms but none of them take the food since the day they hatched. (7 days)

SHould I force feed them or any better suggestion(s)?

**Riverside Reptiles** · #2 10-25-2009, 10:05 AM

I wouldn't force feed them unless it's a last resort. Pinhead crickets are very small. Perhaps try a feeder that has a little more size to it. Something that will get their attention. Also make sure temps and humidity are correct, etc.

vip87 · #3 10-25-2009, 10:35 AM

Thanks for your recommendation.
The temps and humidity are within the range. (27-30degree Celsius and 65%-80%)
Those babies are defensive just like their parents.

BMXer1654 · #4 10-25-2009, 06:54 PM

Well, if you have only had them for a about a week, then thats probably fine. Just give them some more time. Mine took longer than 2 weeks.

holocaustto · #5 10-25-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BMXer1654

Well, if you have only had them for a about a week, then thats probably fine. Just give them some more time. Mine took longer than 2 weeks.

That's what i was going to say.
Aren't you supposed to wait until the first shed?

BMXer1654 · #6 10-25-2009, 08:08 PM

Ya, you are. But they still might take a little more time.

Ophidiophile · #7 10-26-2009, 12:32 AM

First shed for my tokay babies is usually the same day they hatch. But they still don't start feeding for about 10 days. I wouldn't worry at all at 7 days. And as Ethan said, pinheads are a bit small. They can easily eat crix that are 2-3x pinhead size.

vip87 · #8 10-26-2009, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BMXer1654

Well, if you have only had them for a about a week, then thats probably fine. Just give them some more time. Mine took longer than 2 weeks.

Didn't knew they can survive without food for such a long period.
That will relieve my worries.

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Originally Posted by holocaustto

That's what i was going to say.
Aren't you supposed to wait until the first shed?

I have no idea if they already shed their skin or not.
I wasn't at home for 2 days when they hatched.

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Originally Posted by Ophidiophile

First shed for my tokay babies is usually the same day they hatch. But they still don't start feeding for about 10 days. I wouldn't worry at all at 7 days. And as Ethan said, pinheads are a bit small. They can easily eat crix that are 2-3x pinhead size.

OK, I will wait for another few days.
That would be easier for me to get bigger size crix.

David Brouwer · #9 11-04-2009, 10:16 AM

Having the same problem. It has been 14 days ago since it has hatched. Please help. Thanks in advance

**Riverside Reptiles** · #10 11-04-2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by David Brouwer

Having the same problem. It has been 14 days ago since it has hatched. Please help. Thanks in advance

Try putting the gecko in a small basic enclosure that's easy for it to find prey items in. Check your temps and humidity. Make sure to use the right sized prey...they might not take it if it's too big or too small. Try a different prey item than what you've been trying. Above all, make sure it's getting plenty of water. They can go a long time without food. But they need to drink.