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That's the plan

I'm aware that she may not make it which is why the drastic option. She has had as much natural light as I can provide and the fogger and constant misting will continue but she hasn't eaten in the 7 days since she hatched.

Still no joy, natural light didn't perk her up any and her eyes are still closed. Force feeding may soon be required if she's to have any hope of survival. Any tips for that?

actually 79 ambient and 84 on the warm side. the gf is going to work from my house tomorrow and put her in some direct sunlight when it is available.

well, i moved her away from the mv bulb and the temps have dropped a little. it is now around 84 on the warm side and 81 ambient. i will attempt to get her in some natural sunlight tomorrow afternoon when i get home.

ok, light goes off. i can use the 5.0 i have for her instead. it's new but i will distance it. any other tips? *edit* i do have a couple of paper towels between her and the majority of the light from the mv to diffuse it somewhat as it did seem too bright initially but i wanted to make sure she...

i have her under a mercury vapor bulb, i could put her outside in the afternoons when it warms up some but i haven't tried that yet as i haven't gotten home from work at a reasonable time in the last few days. she is, unfortunately, not eating as she has yet to open her eyes once. in the hopes...

i have 1 female hatchling about 4 days old that has failed to open her eyes. i am unsure what i can do besides mist and hope. i did brush her eyes with a saturated cotton swab but to no avail. is this a congenital defect or does it appear to be something treatable? i would appreciate any help.