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sombody just gave me a uro.they said it is male I don't know howold but he lookes young.he is small about 6 inches long and very skiny.he hides alot and has not eaten much.his temps are about 110 in his basking spot and about 85 on the cool side.I give him crickets and greens(usually the same mix i fix for my beardies)with some bird seed mixed in.
How much should he eat?Will he get to be more sociable and not hide all the time?What else can I do for him?
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Michelle Bowles
Safehavenpets
Northern Virginia

0.1.0 Bearded dragon(reggie) A rescue
2.1.0 Iguanas(Miss T,Kupa,tiny) All rescues
0.0.1 rosey red corn snake(sam)
0.1.0 emerald swift(grettel)
0.0.1 red ear slider(fred) A rescue
2.1.0 kids (kimberly,bradley,richard
and a husband

For starts, you can raise the basking temp a little bit - 110 is ok, but 115 to 120 is better. The cool side is fine where it is.

For now, don't feed crickets until you can get him eating greens and such - he needs to be well hydrated before he eats bugs. You can also try giving him a 10 minute soak in very warm (not hot) water - only about 1/2 inch deep. He might drink if he's very dehydrated.

Do you know what species he is? Can you tell us more about the enclosure? How large is it? Is there a UVB light? What kind? Are there any tank mates?

If you just got him, it can be normal to be shy for a couple days or weeks, but if he's skinny and you just have a bad feeling about his health, you might consider getting him to a vet for a check up and a fecal exam - make sure he's not infected with parasites that are making him feel cruddy. He should have a check-up soon anyway, but sooner is better if you think he might be sick.
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Torey
Salem, Oregon, USA
1.1 Uromastyx Geyri (Joe and Arthur)
2.0.1 Uromastyx Dispar Maliensis (Tank, Turtle, and new neighbor Spike)
1.2 Anolis Carolinensis (Bowser, Leeloo, and Sprocket)
1.1 African Dwarf Frogs (Bruce and Sheila)
1.0 Betta Splendens (Mr. Miagi)
1.1 Felis Domesticus (Roscolux and Jenny)
And several miscellaneous community fish

they said he was Nigirian. He is in I think its a 20L tank
I just now put in a hammock to put his basking spot closer to the heat and bring up the temp some.He seems to like it.theres a plastic house thing and a big rock with a stick leaning against it to climb on.he is in the tank by himself.after I put the hammock in he sat there a few minits then came down and ate almost a whole bowl of greens its the most he has eaten in the week hes been here.I've got a tan colorded shelf liner in the tank now but have sand to put in. I'm waiting for it to dry out.the store keeps the bags out side and it was wet.he is skiny he lookes like his skin is to big for him.also i put calcium on his salad every day and a vitamin supp. 2x week. I think that covers everything.
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Michelle Bowles
Safehavenpets
Northern Virginia

0.1.0 Bearded dragon(reggie) A rescue
2.1.0 Iguanas(Miss T,Kupa,tiny) All rescues
0.0.1 rosey red corn snake(sam)
0.1.0 emerald swift(grettel)
0.0.1 red ear slider(fred) A rescue
2.1.0 kids (kimberly,bradley,richard
and a husband

Yay that he ate!! That's very good news! Nigerians (Saharans or U. Geyri) are very suceptible to stress apparently. Hopefully he was just freaked out from the move. With luck and patience, he'll fill out. If he's eating and doing ok, you could probably put off a vet visit until you feel like he's well settled in.

It was very good of you to take him in. Is he red or yellow?

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Torey
Salem, Oregon, USA
1.1 Uromastyx Geyri (Joe and Arthur)
2.0.1 Uromastyx Dispar Maliensis (Tank, Turtle, and new neighbor Spike)
1.2 Anolis Carolinensis (Bowser, Leeloo, and Sprocket)
1.1 African Dwarf Frogs (Bruce and Sheila)
1.0 Betta Splendens (Mr. Miagi)
1.1 Felis Domesticus (Roscolux and Jenny)
And several miscellaneous community fish

Thank you for your help.Ivan is red very red.he ate a lot then he basked for a while now he is sleeping under the rock in his tank.I think he will be ok.I finally got the temps up and he is starting to get settled in his new home.hopefuly he will get fat and happy here.
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Michelle Bowles
Safehavenpets
Northern Virginia

0.1.0 Bearded dragon(reggie) A rescue
2.1.0 Iguanas(Miss T,Kupa,tiny) All rescues
0.0.1 rosey red corn snake(sam)
0.1.0 emerald swift(grettel)
0.0.1 red ear slider(fred) A rescue
2.1.0 kids (kimberly,bradley,richard
and a husband

oh my! ivan is a wonderful name! i have a collared lizard who is officially named ivan the girl. i did not know she was a she when i first got her and then it was too late to change it but most of the time i call her "ives" i hope your ivan gives you as much joy as my ivan gives me
ivan this summer while gravid

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vonnie
***There is no pleasure in having nothing to do; the fun is in having lots to do and not doing it. Mary Wilson Little ***

Nice to have you both here, Ivan sounds like a red beauty for sure. I also have a red one named Crispy, they are gorgeous lizards.

As you have seen, alot of NICE people here willing to help out and answer questions you may have, or listen to your veiws as well. They are a great BUNCH, with sensation UROS

Oh and yes, Ivan is a good name, I happen to know the
FAMOUS Female Collared, Ivan, heheheheheh Vonnie posted to you about,

Wish you all the best with him, we need more pics to look at,

Enjoy !
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Eve / PHEve

Hello everyone:
Thanks for the warm welcome,and all the advise.I think ivan will be fine .Hr is basking now after eating a his salad then running around for a while.He thought he might try to visit marty my veild chameleon I got at the same time as ivan.They saw each other through martys cage I think marty took it worse then ivan.Ivan looked at marty like "that is one weird looking uro"

Thank you again everyone
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Michelle Bowles
Safehavenpets
Northern Virginia

0.1.0 Bearded dragon(reggie) A rescue
2.1.0 Iguanas(Miss T,Kupa,tiny) All rescues
0.0.1 rosey red corn snake(sam)
0.1.0 emerald swift(grettel)
0.0.1 red ear slider(fred) A rescue
2.1.0 kids (kimberly,bradley,richard
and a husband