Drache613":286n1agl said:Hello,
OH no, how sad that is! Can he see anything, or are his eyes very damaged?
Pictures would be great & helpful. What are you using on his eyes? I think that you should
try to use sterile saline solution or some diluted raw, unpasteurized honey on them. Be sure
the honey is thinned out so you can use a drop or two into the eyes if they appear infected.
What type of lighting are you using currently for him?
Have you been able to get any food into him?
I think I answered you when I meant to respond to another. But to your question. He can see but usually sits with eyes closed & sometimes he can't open or they are really watery. I mist him & then he's fine for a few hours. It's very very sad!
He is a beautiful hypo red Leatherback who is nine months but only about six inches. The breeder told me a ten gal is fine so I'm assuming that's what stunted his growth. These two have only ever eaten mealworms. I know that I should have walked away but I felt so bad. They both ate pheonix worms & tiny dubias three times yesterday.
My problem is he avoids the heat lamp. He hides a lot, I move the dome over & he runs. Any suggestions?
I have a 4' enclosure coming this Thursday but now doubting that he should change from the zoo med 40 gal. He was friendly when I got him Sat but now is super jumpy & freaked out by me so should I just continue petting/hand feeding or should I grab him all the time? I don't want him afraid of me & would rather do it slowly to build trust like I did with my 7 month. The pic didn't show up very good, will get another when he is in a good clear spot.
Tracie
Lajjea":2ol5c2xo said:Drache613":2ol5c2xo said:Hello,
OH no, how sad that is! Can he see anything, or are his eyes very damaged?
Pictures would be great & helpful. What are you using on his eyes? I think that you should
try to use sterile saline solution or some diluted raw, unpasteurized honey on them. Be sure
the honey is thinned out so you can use a drop or two into the eyes if they appear infected.
What type of lighting are you using currently for him?
Have you been able to get any food into him?
I think I answered you when I meant to respond to another. But to your question. He can see but usually sits with eyes closed & sometimes he can't open or they are really watery. I mist him & then he's fine for a few hours. It's very very sad!
He is a beautiful hypo red Leatherback who is nine months but only about six inches. The breeder told me a ten gal is fine so I'm assuming that's what stunted his growth. These two have only ever eaten mealworms. I know that I should have walked away but I felt so bad. They both ate pheonix worms & tiny dubias three times yesterday.
My problem is he avoids the heat lamp. He hides a lot, I move the dome over & he runs. Any suggestions?
I have a 4' enclosure coming this Thursday but now doubting that he should change from the zoo med 40 gal. He was friendly when I got him Sat but now is super jumpy & freaked out by me so should I just continue petting/hand feeding or should I grab him all the time? I don't want him afraid of me & would rather do it slowly to build trust like I did with my 7 month. The pic didn't show up very good, will get another when he is in a good clear spot.
Tracie
All the lighting etc is correct & no they are each in a 40 gal breeder. I'm using the coil on the smaller until the reptisun hood comes Wednesday. The stores only had one hood besides a thrive tropical hood & light. I thought a stronger uvb would be better then the really weak thrive tube but I could be wrong. Which do you think as a temporary light? I bought both but decided on the 150 uvb coil over the 5 uvb tube
Drache613":2ol5c2xo said:Hello,
OH no, how sad that is! Can he see anything, or are his eyes very damaged?
Pictures would be great & helpful. What are you using on his eyes? I think that you should
try to use sterile saline solution or some diluted raw, unpasteurized honey on them. Be sure
the honey is thinned out so you can use a drop or two into the eyes if they appear infected.
What type of lighting are you using currently for him?
Have you been able to get any food into him?
Tracie
KarrieRee":kk0zqq4h said:Neither one --- coils are terrible for eye issues -- shut it off for now and take him outside in a plastic tote if your temps are 65 or better -- place him in direct sunlight / partial shade for 15 minutes or so -- DO NOT LEAVE HIM -- supervise him -- if you can you can let him sit on you for a longer period of time -- do this every day or other for some good UVB -- this would be better than either one you mentioned - when you get the one you ordered please post back on here so I can help you set it up--- what did you order please?
KarrieRee":kk0zqq4h said:Neither one --- coils are terrible for eye issues -- shut it off for now and take him outside in a plastic tote if your temps are 65 or better -- place him in direct sunlight / partial shade for 15 minutes or so -- DO NOT LEAVE HIM -- supervise him -- if you can you can let him sit on you for a longer period of time -- do this every day or other for some good UVB -- this would be better than either one you mentioned - when you get the one you ordered please post back on here so I can help you set it up--- what did you order please?
KarrieRee":2kkzwmr4 said:The T 5 is a UVB it should not be any closer than 12-15 inches directly above him-- uvb's do not put out heat- you need a bright white basking bulb that keeps temps 105-110 for a baby 95-100 for a juvie/ adult and temps MUST be taken w/ a digital probe thermometer
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