Hey guys,
So i must say that the stupid pet shop advised this first off. I bout 2 baby dragons, Tristan and Isolde. I had a 4x2x2 tank made to house them (as the vet said it was a good idea to get 2 for company)
Let me start by saying, originally there were both in a 2x2x2 tank as they were tiny when i got them. They seemed to be ok, eating regularly and constantly basking. I have since moved them into the new 4x4x4 tank, it hs 2 basking spots and a number of hides. Temps are all perfect, have them on repti carpet.
In the last 2 months Isolde has been constantly hiding, not basking, not eating veg. He will eat live food but only a small bit, maybe 3 medium to large locusts a day. He had been the fatter of the 2 but now Tristan is FAR fatter. Tristan will always eat his veg, always bask and always takes live food.
I had contacted the breeder but he assured me it was brumation but I am beginning to think it's not as I have read here that it cud be stress caused by dominance issues. I have seperated the tank into two 2x2x2 sections using thin piece of foam. Isolde has still been acting them same and it has been 3 days now, still hides all day, doesnt seem to eat much veg (has eaten a small bit) and is not basking. I have also noticed when I take Isolde out around the house with me he will always try to find somewhere to tuck in and sleep or snuggle up instead of exploring?
I suppose my main question is how do I go about getting him back on track? Is it ok to just use a divider (they 100% cant see each other) and what is the best method of bulking him up.
Just some info on both of them
Isolde Tristan
Age: 6 months 6 months
Size: 14' 10' (born with lots of tail missing)
Diet: Both on fresh fruit & veg everyday (well its offered) live food of locusts crix and wax worms.
Temps: All right - 105-110F basking, 90F wr size 77-84F cool side.
Tank: 4x2x2 with repti carpet and fake rock features.
So i must say that the stupid pet shop advised this first off. I bout 2 baby dragons, Tristan and Isolde. I had a 4x2x2 tank made to house them (as the vet said it was a good idea to get 2 for company)
Let me start by saying, originally there were both in a 2x2x2 tank as they were tiny when i got them. They seemed to be ok, eating regularly and constantly basking. I have since moved them into the new 4x4x4 tank, it hs 2 basking spots and a number of hides. Temps are all perfect, have them on repti carpet.
In the last 2 months Isolde has been constantly hiding, not basking, not eating veg. He will eat live food but only a small bit, maybe 3 medium to large locusts a day. He had been the fatter of the 2 but now Tristan is FAR fatter. Tristan will always eat his veg, always bask and always takes live food.
I had contacted the breeder but he assured me it was brumation but I am beginning to think it's not as I have read here that it cud be stress caused by dominance issues. I have seperated the tank into two 2x2x2 sections using thin piece of foam. Isolde has still been acting them same and it has been 3 days now, still hides all day, doesnt seem to eat much veg (has eaten a small bit) and is not basking. I have also noticed when I take Isolde out around the house with me he will always try to find somewhere to tuck in and sleep or snuggle up instead of exploring?
I suppose my main question is how do I go about getting him back on track? Is it ok to just use a divider (they 100% cant see each other) and what is the best method of bulking him up.
Just some info on both of them
Isolde Tristan
Age: 6 months 6 months
Size: 14' 10' (born with lots of tail missing)
Diet: Both on fresh fruit & veg everyday (well its offered) live food of locusts crix and wax worms.
Temps: All right - 105-110F basking, 90F wr size 77-84F cool side.
Tank: 4x2x2 with repti carpet and fake rock features.
