Wean off hand feeding

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We’ve been using tongs to feed our dragon. How do I wean him off this habit so he starts hunting his own crickets? He is about 6 months old now. Thanks!
 

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We’ve been using tongs to feed our dragon. How do I wean him off this habit so he starts hunting his own crickets? He is about 6 months old now. Thanks!

LOL - they do like to have their food brought straight to them! Maybe try changing up the feeders, to reinforce the change in feeding style? Put something that moves a lot, like dubia roaches, in a smooth-sided bowl (they can't climb out) and plunk him down in front of them to see them scurrying. I almost always have to put Figment right in front of his bowl, or hand feed him, or he won't eat. Lazy dragon! :lol:
 
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