fuchsiaSkies":2qihofym said:Hi there!
Oh no, light didn't help, huh? (And did we discover little Gustav is actually a lady? :shock: )
Anyway, probably a silly question, but did you make sure there is no plastic cover over the T5 bulb? If there is, it's filtering out all the UVB. Is the basking spot high enough that baby can get within 12 inches of the UVB bulb, and are the basking bulb and UVB next to each other so she's soaking up UVB and heat at the same time? Also, if you have the ceramic heat emitter, try keeping her warm overnight, around 80 degrees, to help boost her immune system, maybe she can try and fight off whatever is bothering her...
You could try starting her on some baby food. Get chicken or turkey for protein, just make sure it doesn't have any added ingredients, all natural. Mix it with a little of her calcium and some vitamin supplements to make sure she's getting the most out of it, and try feeding it to her in a plastic syringe. Hopefully she will lick it right up. And definitely keep her hydrated.
I assume her crickets are no bigger than the space between her eyes, but is there any way she could be impacted? No loose substrates, or couldn't have eaten something she wasn't supposed to? Gently rub her tummy and make sure you don't feel any weird lumps.
Have you had a fecal test done? It's possible she could have parasites that are making her upset, but if her poos are well-formed and not obscenely smelly, it's probably not the case.
Well, try getting some food in, that's the most important part. Hopefully she'll like the baby food and start to get some energy and appetite back...
Let us know how it goes!
Glamamama":1jvmwsi8 said:She looks very thin. I'm sorry, it is hard she is so little.
Get a little Rubbermaid or clear plastic container and try filling partially with warm water and bathing once or twice a day this also can help with hydration. Even 5-10 minutes. Sometimes if you dribble a drop or two on their nose they will drink. Make sure the water is not too hot and doesn't go over her head. I have had success mine likes roasted squash, you can try organic baby food squash it is naturally sweet so they like that. Perhaps a tiny bit of fruit like strawberry or raspberry to tempt her. Not a lot because it can make runny poop. Definitely needs a vet to take a look.
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