seems kind of sluggish, and not as active these days. I think he eats, but he doesn't eat all. I don't really see him that much but maybe that's because he's nocturnal? He seems to be in his cave/home thing a lot more nowadays. He's around five years old?
2007-11-07 14:32:33 · 2 answers · asked by Moose 3 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
wel for one i hope you have heat on him. Two he could have an impaction...if you have him on a sand based substrate then you need to get him off of it and contact a vet about what to do next. Feel his stomach and see if there is a hard spot in it, if so then its a compaction wich makes them not eat and to be sluggish. Use news paper or reeptile carpet for substrate... heres a cool web site that you can ask questions at if you need further help, they are very friendly... www.herpinverts.com
2007-11-07 14:36:57 · answer #1 · answered by katie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, double check your setup is correct. He should have an undertank heater (not top heat)--is it still working at the correct temperature? Have you tried to vary his diet with other types of insects? Try phoenix worms or silkworms for a change. Leos will brumate in the winter--a type of hibernation where they sleep more. Is his tail still fat? If he isn't losing weight, he could just be brumating. Best thing to do is have a good check up and a fecal sample checked at a knowledgeable reptile vet.
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2007-11-07 14:42:37 · answer #2 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋