Usually Saharan uros in pet stores are imported and in poor health - dehydration, malnutrition, parasites, etc. The number one thing you can do for him is get him to a herp vet for an evaluation right away. There's not much we can help you with over the internet. A vet will get you squared away without blind guesses.



In the meantime, make sure you have a digital thermometer (or IR temp gun) to confirm temps are appropriate throughout the whole cage - if the whole cage is 80 except the basking spot, you'll need to make some adjustments so he has a full gradient. One lamp can't provide a whole gradient. You can also offer water in a very shallow dish for a few hours a day to see if he'll drink. Most important (after the vet visit of course) is to leave him alone as much as possible. Saharans stress very easily and need time and space to adjust to a new place. With that being said, time and space aren't enough - he really needs a vet.



Good luck with him! I hope you're able to get him turned around.
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Torey

Eugene, Oregon, USA

1.1.3 Saharan Uros (Joe, Arthur, Hitch, Lefty, and Skywalker)

3.0 Mali Uros (Spike, Turtle, and Tank)

1.1 Ornate Uros (Scuttlebutt and Shazzbot)

1.3 Collared Lizards (Ripcord, Thiamine, Riboflavin, and Niacin)

2.0 Green Anoles (Bowser and Sprocket)

1.1 Chubby Housecats (Roscolux and Jenny)

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