Problem feeding baby pacman

[infamouschris7]

So I just got a red pacman from ivoryreptiles at this weekends EXPO and it is about the size of a nickel. Well it doesn't want to take food from the tongs. I offered the smallest crickets from petsmart because its the only thing I think is small enough for the pacman. Any suggestions on feeding it?

I also picked up 3 other pacmans that are larger and they have all eaten. Just having trouble with this small one.

[toxxxickitten]

Just leave the food items in with him for a little bit. He may be a shy eater.

[infamouschris7]

I tried that but he is unaware of the crickets since he has been submerged in the substrate. Should I try moving him back to the deli cup I bought him in and leave crickets in the cup with him?

[toxxxickitten]

I would probably let him be in his enclosure for a little bit, if you just got him, to adjust. He may be stressed because he's been shipped and now in a new place. I'm sure he will be okay for a few days without eating.

[GrifTheGreat]

I tried that but he is unaware of the crickets since he has been submerged in the substrate. Should I try moving him back to the deli cup I bought him in and leave crickets in the cup with him?

You could try that since that is usually where the Ivorys offer them food. Use a moist paper towel as substrate.

[infamouschris7]

Ok I will try that. Thank u

[infamouschris7]

So I put him in the deli cup along with some crickets and he seemed be hunting them. I will probably leave him there till he grows a little more