the two i have are male and female. the male is larger but i think thats natural. hes the dominant lizard, so combined with that she doesnt eat alot, but recently i have discovered white droppings in the aquarium. is that a problem?
2007-02-11 07:23:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
I would seperate the 2 uro's IMMEDIATLY. Are you even sure they are a male/female pair? Sexed pairs can get along great for a long time and then hate each other at a drop of a hat and need to be seperated. I would seperate them and schedule a vet visit.
2007-02-12 01:13:22 · answer #1 · answered by Jaffar 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The "white stuff" is probably the lizard equivalent of "urine": http://www.reptilelogic.com/urates_and_defecation_2.html
It sounds as though you haven't had these lizards for a long time, or else you might have seen this before.
Best things to keep them healthy are
1) heat - basking spots should be 120-130o, with the rest of the tank in the 90s during the day; temps can fall into the 60s at night, but should still include warm and cool gradient in the tank.
2) diet - vegetables, fruits, some insects, plus calcium & vitamin supplement powder; you may need to feed them separately if you feel she isn't getting her share!
3) UVB lighting in a high % (7%, 10% lamp)
4) only occassional water - these guys don't drink and may actually be harmed by evaporation! Mist their veggies and give them a SMALL bowl of water for about 15 min each week.
http://www.anapsid.org/uromastyx.html
2007-02-11 07:55:15 · answer #2 · answered by copperhead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The white droppings are urates, perfectly normal.
However it's generally not recommended to keep 2 Uros together, and it wouldn't surprise me if the smaller one eats less because she is stressed out by the larger one.
Check out www.deerfernfarms.com as soon as possible. It is by far the best Uromastyx care sheet out there.
2007-02-11 16:38:39 · answer #3 · answered by snake_girl85 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-27 01:28:45 · answer #4 · answered by zarate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the time when a reptile is sick it will seek out the cold out of instinct. the reptile's personality will change and they will sleep more than usual.
2007-02-11 12:01:24 · answer #5 · answered by jason c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact a reptile rescue group.
Go to: http://www.mypetnanny.info/PD/Rescues/AT/Reptile.htm
2007-02-11 07:26:55 · answer #6 · answered by Kamah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋