KarrieRee":2butgw2h said:The correct basking temps and correct lighting are going to increase the appetite unless hes really sick - but w/ him eating now the incorrect lighting is causing the appetite loss -- but the colored bulbs are a big issue-- colored bulbs can cause long term eye damage and they distort their vision -- they have better eyesight than we do -- the heat gun is good it just does not work on hammocks and certain materials on basking decor--- that is why I suggested the digital probe they are the most accurate - I use all 3 gauges in my two tanks ---- stick ons for ambient digital for accuracy and IR guns -- your bright white bulb will start digestion and the UVB will help him process his calcium -- what is the liquid your giving him? He probably is not going to eat much until you get that lighting fixed in the tank-- again tell me what your using for a UVB fixture?
It's strange you say that as actually I have wondered if he has sight problems since we had him...whenever he was offered food it would take him a few attempts to accurately be able to catch it to eat it. Sometimes it would be right in front of him and he would miss a few times. Hes also walked into things a few times.
His UVB is an extra terra uvb tube attached to the side of his tank with no reflector.
Will look into the digital probe now too.
Vet said the liquid is just a fluid to help with dehydration it contains electrolytes etc. He hasn't eaten a thing since Saturday when he would only eat 7 mealworms.
Have a copy of his medical report from yesterday if any good alongside the xrays? I'm no expert but I cant see a mass if anyone can point it out to me.
Thanks