bought him five days ago, have 85 degree heat,in 20 gallon fish tank i have him in. uv light,heat light.put small pieces of vegatables cut up for him with water tray.but he want eat.I have put food in its mouth and it will gladly swollow it.I will get it wet sometimes.what else should I do to get it to eat,it has finnaly pooped.a few times.am I making to much noise for it.maybe.do I frighten it?It stays in the same position all the time.
2007-02-26 15:02:29 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Reptiles stress after being moved and it takes a while to adjust and feel comfortable eating. You are probably stressing it more by being right on top of your new "toy". Set up the tank like it's supposed to be, cover it with a sheet for a while and don't make a bunch of noise around him...and leave him alone for a while!
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2007-02-26 21:13:26 · answer #1 · answered by Fireside3/Phrynosoma-Texas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, stop stressing. The iguana is adjusting to all the changes. Keep fresh food and fresh, clean water in the cage. It will eat but it may take a few days.
2007-02-27 04:00:21 · answer #2 · answered by mtnflower43 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋