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hello I have a pair of uromastix, both are male. One of them eats (lettuce and marrows) but the other enough does not eat anything of anything can somebody to advise to me that to do so that it eats? thanks

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If you can get some(they are plentiful in my area right now)try some dandelion flowers.They might not like the smell at first but once mine got a taste of them they come running.Also check your enclosure temperatures.Make sure they are hot enough in the basking site minimum 120
-------------Mike

If you have them in the same cage you should probably separate them. In most cases this will solve your problem. If they are already housed separately you will have to experiment with a wide variety of foods...try foods of different colors and scents...try seeds and other dried legumes...try (edible) flowers. If he still won't eat he probably has other health issues and needs to see a vet.

My male mali Uro seems to LOVE peas. I buy the frozen pea and carrot mixture and heat them up and put them on top of their greens. He will eat this out of my hands. One warning though: peas and carrots and most types of lettuce don't have a very high nutritional value. Try feeding some endive, escarole, mustard, collards as far as greens go...these can be found at mostly any grocery store (I get mine at Super Wal-Mart and Publix). A good rule of thumb is the greener the better, except for spinach which is not good for them. The Dandylion suggestion is also very good...my female will come running if she sees me with these!!
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
Julie
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Julie Redmon
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