my friends collard lizard maverick has not been hunting for his food he just sits there and look like hes sleeping he has moved some but not loads he is normally a really lively lizard but he just look like he doesnt have any energy and hes sleeping all the time he is bonier than usual to but he is not dead yet wats wrong x
2006-08-06 08:36:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
yes my friend had to have him put to sleep cos he had a tuma in him, so she is gonna buy another male one 2 go with her female. rip maverick x
2006-08-09 00:09:05 · update #1
Their could be many reasons why. It is alot easier knowing more about your tank setup. I highly recommend doing a search on "Collard Lizard Caresheet".
First off, collard lizards are normally highly active which means they need a large enclosure. Most use a 20gal Long to 40gal breeder tank depending on size.
Second, you need a hot and cool side so that it can regulate it's body temperature by moving from one side to the other. Collard Lizards love it hot. 110 to 120F on the basking spot is recommended with an ambient temperature within the rest of the area of around 85-90F. For a basking spot light, you can use a Spot Bulb, and control the temps by the amount of light output with either a rheostat, or a thermostat. Rheostats work great if you can keep the temp within the room from fluctuating by too many degrees.
To monitor the temps, I recommend getting two digital thermometers w/external probe which are sold at many large stores or pet stores and placing one on each side of the tank.
Collards also need fairly high output of Full Spectrum UVB lighting for calcium absortion. Without this, they can and will have serious health problems such as MBD (metabolic bone disease). You can get these in fluorescent bulbs, or buy a UV spot bulb that will work hand in hand with the basking spot.
When feeding, it is recommended to add calcium powder to the food item which is called "Dusting". Throw some of it's food such as crickets in a bag of calcium and shake them to cause a coat of calcium on the food. Collards seem to be large feeders and will eat quite a few crickets within a week. Some collards may eat fresh greens such as green lettuce or dandelions etc.,
If buying greens, watch to make sure their that it is pesticide free.
If the collard is still not doing well, many vets also work with reptiles.
2006-08-06 09:23:59 · answer #1 · answered by badger_n 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Before he got sick did he eat his collards regularly? If so you might want to switch him to a different leafy vegetable like turnip greens or broccoli. They sometimes get tired of eating the same thing everyday.
2006-08-06 15:43:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is the environment like? It's probably a heat/humidity problem.
2006-08-06 15:46:00 · answer #3 · answered by jswllms 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't sound to good, but you can check if the temp is correct, moisture (it needs to be showered). Do you have full spectrom lighting?
2006-08-06 15:48:35 · answer #4 · answered by Fiona M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check and make sure that he has the correct temperature and that he has the right environment.
2006-08-07 08:01:16 · answer #5 · answered by zw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋