fbn

He shed his skin around a week ago. How long does it take for him to start eating again? thanks!

Tony G.

Hello fbn, I'm sure someone with reptile experience will help you along shortly


I have a friend who is very BIG on reptiles, i will send her an email and see what she thinks.
You might've heard of her
She calls herself CaterpillarGiraffe on youtube

Tony G.

Alright, here's what she replied:

Shawnie

when i had my newts, they ate so little, (from their total lack of metabolismn) that i wondered if they were starving! I wouldnt fret ...mine ate meal worms and wax worms and an occasional cricket (when they could catch it) 3 times a week...id buy those sinking shrimp pellets also which they seem to enjoy...although very cute, they arent the most active animal to watch thats for sure

fbn

Thanks a lot Tony and Shawnie!!! That really does help!! Shawnie do you mean the shrimp pellets you feed fish? Thanks again!

btate617

She probably means Shrimp Pellets Formula. They are just little pellets that sink, I believe the most popular brand is Wardley and come in an orange colored can.

Brian

fbn

That's exactly the ones I have Thanks for the clarification!

Shawnie

yep sorry thats what i mean and hikari makes a brand also

fbn

Oh, and you mean that more like a treat right? Not fed every day correct?

Shawnie

newts dont eat everyday ..they can go a few days as they arent moving much..to feed them everyday, would make a huge waste of food in your tank ..or at least thats how it was for me years ago....