I was at a reptile show with some friends last week, and I ended up buying a juvenile uromastyx. The problem is, I'm on a road trip, so I have to bring her around with me. Not even close to ideal, I know.
Currently she's in a 5-gallon tank (I know, I know) which is about 95 F on the hot side during the day, and 80 on the cool side. 35% humidity. I know, really not at all ideal, but I hope close enough to keep her at least alive for the next month, until I can get her home.
Thing is, the first week or so she ate a ton (mostly sprouts, and bird seed), was skittish but fond of climbing and just generally very active. The day I was driving from Michigan (where I bought her) to Ohio (where I am now), she ate even while in the car, had healthy feces, and remained active and "normal" (from what I've seen) all that day.
The next day (yesterday) she started spending more time in her hiding place, and not really eating at all. She's much the same today. I've picked her up twice, to check for anything externally wrong, and she actually held still, which is very odd for her. When she is outside of her hideaway, she stays perfectly, completely still, most of the time.
Is she brumating, or is something wrong? She hasn't eaten at all in two days, unless she's snacking on the seeds of her substrate a little.
I know I sound very irresponsible and immature for buying a pet while on the road, but she was just so beautiful, I couldn't resist. I've been doing my best to take care of her as much as I can, under the circumstances.
but she should stay ALIVE for a month.
