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froggybabe04

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I have 9 hatchlings...they are about two weeks old now, I was wondering if it was possible for them to over eat? Lol, I ask because they REALLY like to eat, a lot. We had one last night who looked just looked plump full stuffed. I am now wondering if it is possible for them to over eat? Any comments would be great! :)
 
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not too sure about hatchlings...i feed mine whatever they will eat. my adults are another story, they will regurge if they eat too much
 
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I have read about the adults not being fed to much, but I can't find anything about the hatchlings. Thank you! :)
 
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Apparently it's best that they're practically swimming in food to start with. It seems logical as they're very fragile to start with and a lot of food will make them stronger faster. If they're not hungry they won't eat.
 
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Mine are proper little fatties (when they finally started eating. Took long enough, lol).
 
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That is almost the exact words I wanted to hear/see! :) Ok swimming in food they shall! they seem to be growing really well right now which is awesome and exciting! Thank you.
 
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How big are yours now? My newborns(8 days old today) are ~ 1.5cm, and my juveniles ~6 weeks are 2" ^_^
 
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