Perhaps her tummy feels full because of the eggs, but she keeps getting thinner. I'm worried. What should I do?
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My gravid female collared, Zoey, has only eaten 3 crickets in 16 days :-/
Kollared_Kid
Aug 09, 2004 08:31 PM
Replies (2)
jeune18
Aug 09, 2004 10:13 PM
yeah the eggs can squish their stomachs and make them not want to eat. just make sure she is getting water and give her lots of love.
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vonnie
***One of the advantages of being disorderly is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries. - A. A. Milne***
all2human
Aug 09, 2004 10:27 PM
Reptiles decrease their food intake right before depositing the eggs. As vonnie said, continue to offer water, and watch closely for any digging activity... it might be close!
Have you provided a suitable laying site?
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Fabián Aguirre
Zookeeper/ Freshwater Aquarist
Department of Herpetology and Freshwater Biology
The Dallas World Aquarium
(214) 720-2224
fabian@dwazoo.com
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