he is about 1 year old he is geting skiny from not eating as much as he used to.what should i do?
2007-08-15 16:05:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
First, you should take his most recent stool sample to your vet to have it checked for parasites. Internal parasites can quickly become life threatening in reptiles.
Secondly, Iguanas can be very moody, they have been known to starve themselves to death because they are depressed. I have worked with several thru Reptile Rescue, and I have found two things that I've had good results with. I get the Iggy out in the sun, the real sun, not a UV light, for a few hours each day. You can also place a mirror besides his enclosure. I've seen Iguanas that were VERY picky eaters start gobbling up their food as soon as I put it down, before those "other" Iguanas can get it!!!
2007-08-15 16:49:22 · answer #1 · answered by Darla G 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I've worked with iguanas for several years, but would need alot more information to help. Exactly what are you feeding your iguana? Do you have both a heat bulb and a UV bulb? How long are the lights kept on? How often is calcium added to the food? And probably the question that would highlight alot of problems - how long is he?
I'd be happy to help, but need to know a bit more first.
2007-08-15 16:33:12 · answer #2 · answered by escpthemadnss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, your iguana should not be allowed to consume crickets. Animal protein (alongside with bugs) can harm iguana kidneys and could desire to shorten her life span. Her protein could be coming from vegetable materials like alfalfa and different nutritious vegetables. you may separate the water dragons from the iguana once you feed them - and to be honest i in my opinion does no longer be housing them at the same time in any respect - your iguana would be plenty larger than they're whilst she's finished grown and could beat up the water dragons.
2016-10-10 07:59:36 · answer #3 · answered by bizier 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is his setup? Large enclosure? Heat basking lamp at 95-100F all day? UVB bulb available within 12 inches, on all day, and changed every 6 months? A variety of salads/vegies/fruits with necessary vitamins added? A pool to soak in and fresh water available at all times? Vet visit with a fecal checked for parasites at least twice a year?
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2007-08-15 16:25:03 · answer #4 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check the heat equipment. Occasionally a malfunction will cause a temperature drop, which effects eating, digestion and appetite.
Is he getting ready to shed?
That will kill appetite.
I think you should go to a vet to be safe.
2007-08-15 16:18:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as awful as this sounds, you can hand feed him, if he really isnt eating. i would also suggest taking him to a reptile veterinarian. i know when my iguana stopped eating, it was because he had mouth rot, and i ended up having to treat him, and hand feed hiim for about a month!
2007-08-15 16:13:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's obviously ill. Take him to your vet.
2007-08-19 13:26:02 · answer #7 · answered by Moon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋