I've had Baxter for nearly 3 months now, and he is improving week by week. He has gained 50g, and seems to be less shy, although he still spends most of his time buried. I soak him 3 times a week, and generally feed him every other day. He enjoys worms, slugs, and snails, and I finally got him to try mealworms. He is also eating various fruits and some greens, although the only way I can get him to eat greens is to blend them up with fruit and some dog food, so he eats this gross looking puree with snails and worms stuck in it (vitamins and calcium added). I realize this isn't ideal, but at least he's eating a variety, and I'm hoping eventually he'll be less fussy. We're moving next week, and he'll be able to have a larger pen than he does now. I'm very pleased with how well he's doing.
He's been vet checked, x-rayed, and wormed. If he continues to improve and gain weight, is there any reason I shouldn't hibernate him this winter? He's had it so rough until recently, I'd like him to live as naturally as possible, and avoid overwintering if I can.
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Sohni
0.1 Baja de L.A. Rosy Boa
0.1 Okeetee Corn Snake
1.1 Rubber Boas
1.0 Leopard Gecko
0.0.1 Hermann's Tortoise
0.0.1 Marginated Tortoise
1.0 3 Toed Box Turtle (rescued)
plus my kids' herps:
0.1 California King Snake
1.0 Mexican Rosy Boa
0.1 Leopard Gecko
