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Hatchling Non-feeders vs. New Non-feeders?

simonsays

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Should a new non-feeder (as in, has fed successfully before) be treated the same as a hatchling that's never fed successfully?

My little one had two regurges in my care, then ate a half-pink two weeks in a row, then refused his last two feeds (three days apart). One was a whole pink cut into thirds, and the other was just a pink head. I've tried teasing, tuna scenting, and leaving him in a dark container for several hours. Since I already know that he feeds on plain old pinks, without all the tricks, should I just wait awhile to let him de-stress, and attempt the old feeding regimen? Or should I go through all the typical non-feeder strategies?

I should add that I'm worried about waiting too long before another successful feed, as Simon has only successfully digested two 1/2-pinks in my care (in 6 weeks) and is looking somewhat skinny.

Advice appreciated, as always.
 
Is he blue? And three days apart isn't really giving him time to get hungry again...I'd stick with unscented, but VERY hot- that seems to be the most tempting.
 
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