Baby Gargoyle Underweight?

[loahren]

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Hello,
I've had a baby garg for a little over a week. I've been feeding him every night by hand but he doesn't always eat a whole lot. He's about 2 months old and I just weighed him today and he's only 1.7 grams. He looks a little skinny but he's only turned down food two nights out of the 11 I've had him. Should I be worried?

Also, how can I ensure that he eats on his own? He seems scared to venture down to the bottom of his cage. I watched a YouTube vid of someone that kept young gargs in smaller tanks until they were older. Is this a good idea?

Please, any input is needed. Thanks

[mikew1234]

If their enclosure is too large, they have trouble finding food. I would place it in a smaller enclosure, no handling, and a room with little to no foot traffic. The stress on babies can cause this. Along with just bringing it home. ( they usually take a little to settle in all the way)

[loahren]

Ok, thanks. I set him up in a smaller tank today. He seems to like it. Any advice on how to get them to start eating on their own?

[LeachiesRock]

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I would use a little bit of baby food (but I wouldn't recommend it long term, but just use it until it gains some weight and please use calcium in it as well). Also you could use some pinhead crickets dusted with some Repashy and some calcium powder.