IVE HAD MY AL FOR 4 YEARS NOW AND IVE NEVER KNOW HER TO DIG.WHATS THE MEANING OF THIS.ANOTHER THING IS SHE RUBS HER EYES ON STICKS AND CHANGED UP HER ROUTINE AND ONLY COMES OUT AT NIGHT AND IS BURROWED DURING THE DAY.WHATS UP?
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ALLIGATOR LIZARD DIGGIN
ChesterAki
Jul 12, 2006 08:55 PM
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aliceinwl
Jul 13, 2006 12:54 AM
Sometimes als will bury themselves if it gets too hot. The rubbing can sometimes be indicative of a mite infection and the digging and restless behavior could also indicate discomfort. Even females that have not mated will often lay infertile eggs so she could also be looking for a place to lay. I'd check your temps, take the lizard out and do a thorough inspection for mites and spend some time watching her in the cage to see if you see anything crawling on her and make sure that there is a moist hidebox available in which she can lay her eggs. Soetimes they will also rub on furnishings when they are preparing to shed.
-Alice
ChesterAki
Jul 15, 2006 04:42 PM
Thanks
