Of course and they only bask for a tiny tiny bit but only after I give them a bath for example. Amber came out on her own yesterday so I leaped at the opportunity to give her a bath and feed her and she ate (surprisingly).I am surprised they are eating-- that would explain the undigested food -- I am not sure about feeding them - we need to ask @AHBD
Then for Chubbs I'm normally giving her no longer than 2 weeks and if she doesn't come out I bathe her and try to feed her anyway. From what I was told 2 weeks is too long without water or food or both so 2 weeks is as long as I let them go