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I think there might be somthing wrong with my mali. He slept the whole day yesterday and I tried to feed him and he wouldn't eat. Is this a problem? Please help
Mark

does he look normal? are your temps high enough?
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brandy

There's a thermometer on the hot side with the ceramic heater and It's usually between 95 and 105 degrees. He doesn't look abnormal, though: I'm not quite sure what you mean.

Yes, more details, please! How old is the uro? What is the enclosure like, including temperatures, lighting, size, hide spots, etc? How long have you had it? If it's a recent acquisition, where did you get it? Has the uro been to the vet recently or had a fecal done? Were there any changes in the environment lately? As much info as you can give us will help us give you help!
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Torey
Salem, Oregon, USA
1.1 Uromastyx Geyri (Joe and Arthur)
1.1 Uromastyx Maliensis (Tank and Turtle)
1.1 Anolis Carolinensis (Bowser and Leeloo)
1.1 African Dwarf Frogs (Bruce and Sheila)
1.0 Betta Splendens (Mr. Miagi)
1.0 Sunset Dwarf Gourami (Sideshow)
0.0.1 False Spotted Corydoras (Spot)
0.0.2 Metae Corydoras (Frank and Jesse)
0.0.2 Dwarf Sucking Oto (Tootsie and Dum-Dum)
1.1 Felis Domesticus (Roscolux and Jenny)

His habitat did recently change: about 5 days ago. The temp is between 95 and 105 usually. He has a x-large log hideout in hid enclosure. I have not taken him the vet ever. I got him from the Montezumas Reptiles booth at the west coast reptile show almost two weeks ago. He was born it October and I'm just starting to see faded black and specs of yellow on his back I handle him daily.
Thanks for the help,
Mark

Also how large is the enclosure? How cool is it on the cool side and what is it right under the basking spot? Does he have UVB? What kind of other light is there?

Since you just got him and there were changes to his enclosure recently, it's not unusual for him to be a little freaked out and hide. If he continues to not eat for a week, then there may be things to worry about.

Be sure his enclosure is large enough, he has good light and heat, and access to food. Try to let him be as much as you can during his first weeks with you - moving to a new place is stressful!

Let us know how he's doing!
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Torey
Salem, Oregon, USA
1.1 Uromastyx Geyri (Joe and Arthur)
1.1 Uromastyx Maliensis (Tank and Turtle)
1.1 Anolis Carolinensis (Bowser and Leeloo)
1.1 African Dwarf Frogs (Bruce and Sheila)
1.0 Betta Splendens (Mr. Miagi)
1.0 Sunset Dwarf Gourami (Sideshow)
0.0.1 False Spotted Corydoras (Spot)
0.0.2 Metae Corydoras (Frank and Jesse)
0.0.2 Dwarf Sucking Oto (Tootsie and Dum-Dum)
1.1 Felis Domesticus (Roscolux and Jenny)

He is in a 60 gallon aquarium. There is a large rock under the Ceramic heat emitter. I also have a light, I forget what it's called, but you leave it on at day and off at night. I tried feeding him collard and dandelion greens: he wouldn't eat them, but i put in spring mix lettuce, and he ate it all. I know lettuce is not a good choice but I don't know what else he will eat. The heat on the cool side is usually around 80 degrees. He was also VERY active today.
Thank you,
Mark