hi i have a 19 inch american alligator and i had been feeding him 1 almost adult mouse like evry 4 days plus goldfish even though there fatty but he hasnt ate a mouse in over 2 weeks now and he just kills the fish he doesnt eat them so what else should i offer him and what has worked for you guys
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gator isnt eating
replover6052
Feb 10, 2004 11:02 PM
Replies (3)
John_White
Feb 11, 2004 05:42 AM
What are the environmental conditions of the gator's enclosure? Air, basking, water temps? etc....
replover6052
Feb 11, 2004 08:21 AM
he is in a temporary set up of a 50 gallon tub with a basking spot thats all the way out of the water and the lamp is a 150 watt zoo med and sometimes he opens his mouth when he's in the water and like jerks his head a few times like he is cleaning his mouth or something
jpaner
Feb 11, 2004 01:44 PM
What is the water temp? I have found that the small guys like to stay in the water most of the time and don't always get too much out of the basking area. I wouldn't worry too much, my alligator used to go a few weeks between feedings. First thing I would do is raise the temp of the water but make sure the alligator can not get to the heater.
john
