Came home to this

[KarrieRee]

I know I was shook when I saw her! Eyes still sunken though.
I do not have that, I just looked it up and there were a bunch, is there anything specific you recommend that I can order? Amazon can have it in a day or 2 hopefully

Carnivore and herbivore- the stuff is thick you will need to really water it down if syringe feeding or you can use a spoon see if she will lick it off

 

[ivysul]

Carnivore and herbivore- the stuff is thick you will need to really water it down if syringe feeding or you can use a spoon see if she will lick it off

This is what I found on Amazon but would arrive on Monday, would that be too late or should I still order it? Also is this correct? There was no carnivore option

 

[ivysul]

The one that is marketed for reptiles. I've never used it but it's prescribed by vets and quite a few people on the forums have used it . Maybe one of the owners that have used it can reach out and share their experience. It comes with directions of course, you mix with water and use a syringe to feed it with.

Thanks so much for the suggestion I’m sure this would be great given that she hasn’t eaten in a 6 days this was the only option i found + would deliver Monday

 

[AHBD]

I'm pretty sure, see what Karrie says. There's also the option of home made slurries where you mix veggies + other things in a blender.

 

[ivysul]

This is what I found on Amazon but would arrive on Monday, would that be too late or should I still order it? Also is this correct? There was no carnivore option

I also have collard greens and kale in my fridge and a smoothie blender, should I try to blend that + dilute it with water and attempt to feed it to her?

 

[KarrieRee]

I also have collard greens and kale in my fridge and a smoothie blender, should I try to blend that + dilute it with water and attempt to feed it to her?

You can order that and feed the collards and kale turn it into.a slurry for her- you can add some of your insects but you won't be able to use that blender after adding those anymore

 

[ivysul]

You can order that and feed the collards and kale turn it into.a slurry for her- you can add some of your insects but you won't be able to use that blender after adding those anymore

Just did it - thank you! No bugs just kale & collards & water. She liked it. Just ordered the supplement as well

for the slurry, would i be able to refrigerate it and give it to her throughout the day? Or would I have to make new ones? And how often do you recommend I give it to her?
She just had 2 syringes, 1 ml each.

 

[ivysul]

Just did it - thank you! No bugs just kale & collards & water. She liked it. Just ordered the supplement as well

for the slurry, would i be able to refrigerate it and give it to her throughout the day? Or would I have to make new ones? And how often do you recommend I give it to her?
She just had 2 syringes, 1 ml each.

 

[KarrieRee]

I would feed it to her 2 times per day - it should keep in the fridge and should last a few days-- is she taking it willingly? If she is see if she takes the lead and let her stop when she wants to

 

[AHBD]

Wow, she slurped down her healthy smoothie already ! Just be very careful, don't want her to choke and just let her have that amount per day at first. If given too much she will probably have very loose green stools which isn't a problem except it makes a big mess. You can mix a little bit of it with the C. Care. when that arrives.

 

[ivysul]

I would feed it to her 2 times per day - it should keep in the fridge and should last a few days-- is she taking it willingly? If she is see if she takes the lead and let her stop when she wants to

Yes she’s been taking it willingly, i pull a little down her beard to insert the syringe a bit and once she tastes it she opens her mouth and finishes the whole thing biting it too

 

[ivysul]

Wow, she slurped down her healthy smoothie already ! Just be very careful, don't want her to choke and just let her have that amount per day at first. If given too much she will probably have very loose green stools which isn't a problem except it makes a big mess. You can mix a little bit of it with the C. Care. when that arrives.

 

[ivysul]

Oh I’m just theres a big mess incoming with all those fluids lol I’m not excited for it! Cleaning her tank is a nightmare for me I make sure its 100% clean so doesn’t lick or inhale anything thats not good for her
I will definitely add her C. Care when it arrives - wanted to make sure all these ingredients are safe? I noticed xanthax gum?

 

[ivysul]

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Oh I’m just theres a big mess incoming with all those fluids lol I’m not excited for it! Cleaning her tank is a nightmare for me I make sure its 100% clean so doesn’t lick or inhale anything thats not good for her
I will definitely add her C. Care when it arrives - wanted to make sure all these ingredients are safe? I noticed xanthax gum?

Update! She just went up to bask :’) but lots of stress marks on her tummy - didn’t have that today/this week

 

[AHBD]

Hey, that's great, she has the strength to climb up ! Those few stress marks are nothing. As for xantham gum, it's not harmful , plus this is not a food that Ivy will eat in large amounts or for a long time.