Hiding out

[cammy]

My baby Denwen (about 14wks) is spending an awful lot of time hiding under his branches & not out basking. The temp on his basking area gets up to about 100 during the hottest part of the day when the house is warmer (Florida ACs have trouble keeping a nice cool, consistent temp in this heat). He's also not eating but every other or every couple days. He had no growth whatsoever from the 1st to 2nd vet appts (a month apart) but the vet was otherwise happy with his musculature & activity level; the lack of basking is relatively new the past couple weeks.

[Jen]

Aug 15, 2010 14:08:24 GMT -8 cammy said:

My baby Denwen (about 14wks) is spending an awful lot of time hiding under his branches & not out basking. The temp on his basking area gets up to about 100 during the hottest part of the day when the house is warmer (Florida ACs have trouble keeping a nice cool, consistent temp in this heat). He's also not eating but every other or every couple days. He had no growth whatsoever from the 1st to 2nd vet appts (a month apart) but the vet was otherwise happy with his musculature & activity level; the lack of basking is relatively new the past couple weeks.

How big is Dewen's enclosure? I'm guessing his basking area is too hot for him and he is seeking relief from the heat. Please tell us about your set up so we can help you remedy the situation before you accidentally cook him.

[cammy]

5 feet long; 18 high. 2 wide. basking area gets to around 99. He's a goofy lil thing; he'll go an entire day where I won't see him out & he won't eat, then he'll be right back up there the next day. Maybe he's just on his own schedule?

[cammy]

Just a side note; in the 7 weeks I've had the little guy, he hasn't noticeably grown at all & weight wise he seems to be well under the posted weights.


he's 4in body, 15.5 w/ tail & weighs 1.5 oz