Thanks for your advise about handling and assist feeding, but this is not my first time keeping reptiles. I stopped keeping the larger species of snakes and monitors as well as venomous because of where I live. It is no longer legal to keep certain animals here in NY without permits, which they do not just give out anymore. I know my temperatures and enclosure set up is appropriate for this species of monitor. I do not purchase something unless I am aware of whats involved in keeping it. I do not have pictures available at this time. I gave the animal 2 weeks to acclimate to its surroundings and new enclosure before attempting to handle. Food was offered and interest was shown but non consumed. As I said, it is very active and outwardly shows no physical signs of illness. Its just a bit hard to watch an animal emaciate in front of your face and do nothing. As I also said, fecal examinations show no parasites that can be tested for and the animal is very active. Why is it important to question why I no longer keep what I had in my collection before? I have kept species of reptiles that are far more delicate then this with no problems what so ever. My question was what experiences others have had with non-feeding rough necks besides environmental or illness related. I kept my question to rough necks as it is the only species that I have ever owned to show this behavior in regards to feeding.

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