However if the forcefeeding was done improperly it could have injured the mouth and given the mouth rot a place to get started. I agree its always preferable to use something that the lizard can voluntarily take as opposed to trying to cram something in its mouth. This is stressful to the animal, and there is always a potential for injury.

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I didnt think about that Merlin, it's a good point!