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hey, all. I recently got a blizzard as a birthday present. He is much samller than I remember my other babies being, and all he does is sleep. He ate well the first itme we fed him, but now I havn't seen him eat in a while. He is still pooping though, so I know he must be eating. My question is, is it normal for him to sleep as much as he is? He even keeps his eyes closed when he moves around. I have seen him with is eyes open, but he only keeps them open for a few seconds and then closes them again. Does that mean there is a problem? It might be nothing, but I tend to get mother hen syndrome when it comes to my babies. Any help, or input will be appreciated. Thanks.
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7 Leos
Milo(my adult male) Mongo, Raptor,and Spaz
Popeye and Boo(named after Monster's Inc. Character)sex unknown, but I am pretty sure they are females.
Pumpkin the Patternless (he's a boy too.)
1 blizzard sex unknown and no name as of yet, I just got him/her

1 6 month old. Female Bearded Dragon. Tequila Sunrise, Tequila for short

1 dog
Baby (Peekapoo)

2 Cats
Mr. Kitty and Shelly (my adopted senior citizen. She's 14!)

Sounds partly normal, I mean him sleeping alot. He is probably still settling in so give the little guy a chance. But walking around with eyes closed doesn't sound right! Maybe someone else can offer better advice.

Gilbery's Gecko's

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7 Leos
Milo(my adult male) Mongo, Raptor,and Spaz
Popeye and Boo(named after Monster's Inc. Character)sex unknown, but I am pretty sure they are females.
Pumpkin the Patternless (he's a boy too.)
1 blizzard sex unknown and no name as of yet, I just got him/her

1 8 month old. Female Bearded Dragon. Tequila Sunrise, Tequila for short

1 dog
Baby (Peekapoo)

2 Cats
Mr. Kitty and Shelly (my adopted senior citizen. She's 14!)

Especially since the baby is so little i would get a fecal done. If there is anyting going on you really want to catch it early...babies go downhill quick when they get sick. Just bring a fresh (24 hours) poop sample to your vet.

Other than that, in case it is just adjustment make sure he is left alone, dont handle him or even stare at him a whole lot. make sure he is quite and calm and give him some time to settle. The part about keeping his eyes closed a lot though makes me worry, i would get a fecal done just in case...

good luck!
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0.1 Bearded dragon
0.1 mexican kingsnake
1.0.2 Leopard Gecko's
0.0.1 Rose Hair Tarantula
1.0 BTS
0.0.1 Reverse Okeetee Corn
0.1 Bullmastiff
4.1 Cats

sounds like dehydration. Raise the humidity in the tank, and make sure he has a humid hide.
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1.0 Blizzard Bill
1.0 Hypo stripe, Het Rainwater from JL (BJ)
1.0 HypoTang from Crested (Apricot)
1.0 Tremper Albino (Cloud)
0.2 Hi-Yellow Leopard gecko (Beatrice, Pepper (het stripe), Goldie-now w/SD)
0.1 Normal (Freckles)
0.1 SHCT Leopard Gecko (Brite)
0.1 Tangy Mutt Leopard Gecko (Rainbow)
0.1 Tremper Albino (Leucy)
RIP Peaches, Ghost
6 babies
lots more eggs a-cookin'