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Help with my sub adult leucistic not eating

thedrew1 Jul 11, 2005 01:23 AM

i purchased a sub adult pair of leucistics from Kevin at Dragons Den a couple of weeks ago and the male seems to be settling in fine but the female still seems very fearful of everything. They are both already bigger than 14 inches and only 4 months. She was housed with the male (dont worry they are only 4 months old and it was only temporary) and now i separated them so i could monitor her food consumption and defecation. I have had them now for a week and a half. At first it was the male that seemed to not settle in and feel comfortable, because the female was eating more than him. But now i cant really get him to stop eating and i cant get her to eat. The basking temps range from 103 to 114 throughout the day (read by a digital thermometer) and the coolside is usually below 85. In the morning i offer them Kale, collards, and shredded carrots (neither of them never have any interest). THen at about noon on i offer them dusted superworms. The female shows no interest. She seems kind of underweight too, i dont see ribs or anything its just that the skin on her back is very loose. She also seems very scared all the time. Shes always hiding under her log or curled in the corner on the hot side. Any suggestions on getting her to eat and feel comfortable. Please help because i am very worried about her.

Thank you very much
TheDrew1

o ya the cages are 4x2x2

Replies (1)

jamiesbeardie Jul 11, 2005 06:31 AM

It could be that she was moved twice. You said that you've only had them for a week and a half, and you've moved her from one tank with the boy to another tank alread? Okay, she may have been ready to start eating, but then you moved her. Now she has to settle again. Other than making sure she's hydrated, I would completely leave her alone and let her get used to you. It seems the younger they are, the more timid. Give her a chance to feel safe again,,,,,IMHO.
Jamie

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