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Eating problems - forcefeeding?

CokeOfMan Aug 13, 2005 10:58 AM

My knightanole haven't eaten for around three weeks, and I don't know what's wrong. Temperatures are good, UV light is provided etc.
I have a pair of them, and the smaller one will eat, but not the larger one. They seem to get along well, sometimes seen on the same branch/plant.
I feed with tonges, and I've tried mealworms and crickets. I heard about waxworms from the other thread, and I'll try to find that.

About drinking, I don't know, both seems fine, but I've never seen one drink(and remember one is eating, very well even).

Does anyone have any ideas? Is a vet necesary?
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CokeOfMan

Replies (3)

CokeOfMan Aug 13, 2005 11:00 AM

Please try to answer both my questions.

Could forcefeeding be an option to help him/her get the taste for food and if so, how?

Thanks in advance
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CokeOfMan

CokeOfMan Aug 13, 2005 11:00 AM

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CokeOfMan

seagreenbeetle Aug 14, 2005 10:57 PM

what is the animals condition? and has his behavior changed otherwise? is he acting like a happy, alert anole, or is he getting skinny and/or listless? i might try laying off for a day or two, then set a few crickets loose around him and see if hes interested.
as a more last resort, i have seen high calorie food supliments for reptiles, but i have never used them before, and dont know how well they work.
i wouldnt resort to forcefeeding unless i felt like i had to, because it is so stressfull for little reptiles.
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