Cause I have 3 lizzards that are from the wild and thet are not eating anything that I give them to eat.
2006-09-18 15:32:09 · 37 answers · asked by murzilka 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
They may not be eating because they are not used to being caged. Go to the local pet store that sells reptiles and ask them...but I have a feeling your lizards will not survive simply because they are wild animals. Also, be very careful of diseases that all reptiles carry...again I would talk to the staff at the pet store about this as well. I hope all works out with them.
2006-09-18 15:36:22 · answer #1 · answered by DreamingofU 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to catch wild lizzards when I was a child and then I had to crawl in the grass and catch baby crickets for them. They did eat the baby crickets. You can also try meal worms from a pet store, but if your lizzard is not eating and you've had him for like a week, you should set him free. Also be sure to give them plenty of fresh water to drink. Lizzards don't make such good pets whether you catch them or buy them. I suggest you let him go.
2006-09-18 15:43:54 · answer #2 · answered by strgoddss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They won't eat because you ripped them from their home. It is called stress and you should leave wild animals in the wild. Most little lizards in the wild are blue tail skinks and anoles (change color from blue or green to brown under stress). You can buy these in most pet stores that sell reptiles for around 5 dollars. Then feed them gutloaded crickets and mealworms.Seriously, put them back where you found them or they will die. Then you will be a lizard murderer because you were warned.
2006-09-19 08:17:14 · answer #3 · answered by bobby h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wild caught lizards don't survive well in captivity. Release it and do research. Then go out and buy the correct setup and buy a captive breed(CB) lizard. The lizards you have will probably not make it to the end of the week. The ONLY reason you should keep them is if they are INJURED!
2006-09-18 16:01:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't take animals from the wild that I didn't know how to care for. That would be really stupid. Wild caught lizards are not good pets and you'll likely never get them to eat in captivity. Let them go where you found them.
2006-09-18 15:47:55 · answer #5 · answered by Boober Fraggle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First find out what kinda lizzards they are. Than try to catch whatever they eat.
But, I bet they eat mostly bugs.
Or just let them go where they came from.
2006-09-18 15:35:39 · answer #6 · answered by JJROCK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grasshoppers,Moths, Spiders,Beetles, Fly, Ants, Bugs, Vegetables
2006-09-18 15:45:22 · answer #7 · answered by Diana 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get some reptile sticks from the pet department at any discount retail store. Or...call up a vet and ask them what lizards eat.
2006-09-18 15:34:42 · answer #8 · answered by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
man, just buy them some crickets that are about the size of their heads. they come in different sizes usually. i caught a lizard that ate cheez it crumbs, but it much preferred crickets. and yeah, fresh water is important in a dish of some sort and also put some in the water every now and then to simulate rain, just a little here and there. that'll keep em happy.
2006-09-18 21:06:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what kind've Lizard. Usually they'll take store brand crickets and mealworm suppliments. You'd better talk to someone who works in a specialty store/pet store, or find a Vet who specializes in exotic animals.
2006-09-18 15:34:44 · answer #10 · answered by Danielle M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋