I just got a Mali Uromastyx 2 days ago. He was active and healthy at the pet store, I already had a desert spiny lizard that is a quarter of the adult uromastyx size. I realized today after two days of too low temps for the Mali that my lights were too far away from him, and my thermometor was not reading in the right location, I have changed the lighting, put the non responsive( exept for opening his eyes to look at you) lizard in the hot area, after about 20min., he stood up and was opening his mouth, a little puffed up, then was panting,(venting) then turned his head out of the hot area and was still venting. He hasnt eaten in two days, Ive been taking out the food as soon as it wilts and giving him fresh greens.

I moved him into a little less hot spot, but he's still not active or eating.

I removed the desert spiny lizard from the cage yesterday, thinking he might be stressing out the Mali, the spiny was showing signs of aggression, head bobbing, sitting on top if the Mali. I talked to a breeder who said that the desert spiny and Mali should be ok together if the Mali is larger. Im keeping them apart untill I get the Mali eating and adjusted.

I live in PA. Coming from the pet store to home he was exposed to the cold ( in and out of the car, he was in a box).

Should I leave him in the hot spot? even if he's venting and hasnt eaten?

Thank you for any help.

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