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Post by yungiar23 on Oct 25, 2006 15:50:51 GMT -8
Well he seems to be eating nothing latley i dont know if its just the time of year but its worrying me  I also know i have the right foods and the right temps everything is right lol. I think its just him..He eats one day to point he'll explode and then for 2-3 days he just nibbles. I offer him fresh food in the morning and then if he as eaten it or latley i throw out what he diddnt eat which is basically what i put in their and refill and he usually wont even touch it. Anyone offer any advice to get him eating again? Im gunna go and spend some time with him now. |
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Post by bgingras on Oct 25, 2006 17:12:53 GMT -8
It's mating season, they tend to be a bit off. Mine is only eating about hlaf right now and pacing like no tomorrow, he is very active and not interested in eating, basicly a one track mind and it's not towards food.
How old is the iguana and how big?
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Post by yungiar23 on Oct 25, 2006 19:27:34 GMT -8
3 foot and 2yrs old he hasnt gotten mean or paced yet so i dont think breeding season has hit him but this may be a sign of it coming. I just dont want him to get sickly
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Post by prism_wolf on Oct 25, 2006 19:34:32 GMT -8
Male igs can go though a lot of changes their first breeding season...and not eating is definitely one of them. His tail may even start to thin, but this is why it gets so chunky to begin with. It's a nutrient storage bin that will keep them going during periods of eating very little. As long as he is still eating...even only a little...he'll be fine. You might want to stick with the healthiest foods, though...this way, at least what he is taking in will give him the most for his well-being. Extra hydration won't hurt either. A syringe every 2-3 days with a couple of CCs of just water will keep his inards working well...:-)
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Post by yungiar23 on Oct 25, 2006 19:51:31 GMT -8
well humidity is a constant 85% all the time as i have a 60$ humidifier...I also am beggining calcium and vitamin supplements when i get them in the mail Repcal Calcium no Vit. D3 and Repcal Herpavite also i looked for alfalfa pills and couldnt find them so im going to get some pellets and soak them and try to feed them weekly. Pics will be coming again shortly as hes the picture of health inside and out as i cant find anything i can do to improve his life. Maybe a new UVB but this one is on 3 months old....
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Post by prism_wolf on Oct 25, 2006 19:55:57 GMT -8
If you've got a Mega Ray...you have at least another 9 months to go. I have one going on 2 yrs that I test with a meter to make sure it's still ok. A good investment...:-D
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Post by yungiar23 on Oct 26, 2006 8:19:42 GMT -8
its a self ballast though 6 month warranty..
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Post by prism_wolf on Oct 26, 2006 9:01:57 GMT -8
If you're so inclined then...the next time you're ready to purchase a new bulb...go for the EB. Even so...the SBs hang on for a long time. From the reptileuv site...there's a link to the uvguide based in the UK. Have you had the opportunity to look through the site? Very good info on bulbs tested.
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Post by Merlin on Nov 2, 2006 17:18:24 GMT -8
It sounds like you are confusing humidity and hydration. Humidity is outside the ig. Hydration is inside!  Since igs get most of their water needs from their food if they aren't eating well a little drink now and then will help. |
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I also know i have the right foods and the right temps everything is right lol. I think its just him..He eats one day to point he'll explode and then for 2-3 days he just nibbles. I offer him fresh food in the morning and then if he as eaten it or latley i throw out what he diddnt eat which is basically what i put in their and refill and he usually wont even touch it. Anyone offer any advice to get him eating again? Im gunna go and spend some time with him now.
