Apologies in advance about length of post. As a disclaimer, I am taking Gobi to the reptile vet on Monday. However, this is the first time using this practice and I don't know the quality of the vet so I wanted to ask you guys first. I have reached out to his breeder as well.
So over the past few weeks Gobi's feeder intake has gradually slowed down a lot and I'm concerned that he is not growing like he should. I weigh and measure him every Saturday. He was hatched around July 11th, and this past week he was 8.25" and 30 grams. I had him on dubias which he was eating no problem twice a day. But every day it's like he eats less and less. I take him out into a separate tub to eat. He just sits there and looks excited, but then only eats maybe 3-4 roaches that are right in front of him. So I tried switching to BSFL and was ecstatic when he ate like 20 in one sitting! So I figure okay, he just doesn't want dubia anymore. The next feeding, the same thing happens. He ate maybe 3-4 and is no longer interested. He sometimes is skipping meals all together. I offer veggies every day which he does nibble on. He is pooping regularly.
Behavior wise, he is alert and enjoys exploring and skittering around when I let him out. But when I come out in the morning he is laying in the corner. I come home and he is laying in the corner. I have to physically place him in the basking spot so he will be warm enough to try and eat.
Setup is as follows:
20 gallon long
T5 10.0 Reptisun
Halogen flood light
CHE for night time heat and extra day time heat
Temps Basking Spot: 100-105
Temp gradient 70-85 in cool side
Lights on: 0530
Lights off: 1930
The only husbandry issue I am having is humidity. I can't get it lower than 50%. I've tried rice sock, Eva Dry, and will be trying a small plug in unit soon. Humidity is digital gauge. Temps are read with Temp Gun. Soaking him every other day to try and prevent dehydration. Thanks to anyone who stuck around for this whole thing. Here are some pics of him.
So over the past few weeks Gobi's feeder intake has gradually slowed down a lot and I'm concerned that he is not growing like he should. I weigh and measure him every Saturday. He was hatched around July 11th, and this past week he was 8.25" and 30 grams. I had him on dubias which he was eating no problem twice a day. But every day it's like he eats less and less. I take him out into a separate tub to eat. He just sits there and looks excited, but then only eats maybe 3-4 roaches that are right in front of him. So I tried switching to BSFL and was ecstatic when he ate like 20 in one sitting! So I figure okay, he just doesn't want dubia anymore. The next feeding, the same thing happens. He ate maybe 3-4 and is no longer interested. He sometimes is skipping meals all together. I offer veggies every day which he does nibble on. He is pooping regularly.
Behavior wise, he is alert and enjoys exploring and skittering around when I let him out. But when I come out in the morning he is laying in the corner. I come home and he is laying in the corner. I have to physically place him in the basking spot so he will be warm enough to try and eat.
Setup is as follows:
20 gallon long
T5 10.0 Reptisun
Halogen flood light
CHE for night time heat and extra day time heat
Temps Basking Spot: 100-105
Temp gradient 70-85 in cool side
Lights on: 0530
Lights off: 1930
The only husbandry issue I am having is humidity. I can't get it lower than 50%. I've tried rice sock, Eva Dry, and will be trying a small plug in unit soon. Humidity is digital gauge. Temps are read with Temp Gun. Soaking him every other day to try and prevent dehydration. Thanks to anyone who stuck around for this whole thing. Here are some pics of him.