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Hey all,

Can't seem to get one of my baby (female) SIGB to eat... Hasn't eaten in about 2 months....I have tryed lizards, mice, fish, frogs..... about 6-8 months old.

What you all think??
Any advice welcome!!

Thanks,
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Chris
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Captive Bred Herps

0.0.2 Gila Monsters
1.2 KSB "Normal"
1.2 KSB "Albino Het/snow"
1.1 KSB "Anery"
2.2 Rubber boas
3.3 Solomon Island G. Boa
3.3 BCL
1.2 BCC Born 5-30
1.0 Leopard Gecko
1.0 Pacman Frog

Well, you look like you got a lot of animals, so I'm guessing you've probably got the husbandry aspect down...have you tested the animal for parasites? If it's been eating frogs and lizards previously, it very well could have had something transmitted to it.

If it's not taking frogs or lizards, I'd say something is wrong, obviously...most will take them with gusto.

If all else checks out, analyze your husbandry again. Sometimes something that seems right the first time turns out to be the culprit.

If all else fails, assist/force feeding may be needed. Obviously, baby Candoia are incredibly fragile, and the utmost care must be taken, and even then, stress from the forcefeeding can kill them.

I have been experimenting with different Temps and humidity levels....I think I may have made a little progress...will let you know....for now here is my fav. SIGB....I NEED to get updated pics....she is very orange now!!!

I will have to get before and after pictures...After about 4 months of proper care this girl went from normal drab brown to orange/yellow, with black and white spots!!! Will get it ASAP!!
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Chris
Contact
Captive Bred Herps

0.0.2 Gila Monsters
1.2 KSB "Normal"
1.2 KSB "Albino Het/snow"
1.1 KSB "Anery"
2.2 Rubber boas
3.3 Solomon Island G. Boa
3.3 BCL
1.2 BCC Born 5-30
1.0 Leopard Gecko
1.0 Pacman Frog