kingofnobbys":3ugvmi03 said:Better off trying silkworms than waxworms.
Waxworms are like crack for lizards, once they get a taste for them, they want nothing else.
Whereas silkworms have no downside nutritionally , infact are one of the best feeder insects you can give a lizard.
PathfinderMom91":12af4gvz said:Update!!!
I set up Pathfinder’s new home. I also switched the uvb to the reptisun 10.0. I also adjusted the heating lamp so it’s now at 105. I went by the store where I bought him and asked them if there was anything else I can try to feed him since he isn’t eating crickets. The woman there said they sometimes give them wax worms as a treat. Should I try this? He also had a very weird poo today with blood.
Yes. They are great feeder insect.PathfinderMom91":1hbt0758 said:kingofnobbys":1hbt0758 said:Better off trying silkworms than waxworms.
Waxworms are like crack for lizards, once they get a taste for them, they want nothing else.
Whereas silkworms have no downside nutritionally , infact are one of the best feeder insects you can give a lizard.
Could I give him silkworms as a staple?
claudiusx":2nz5nd1x said:Hi there,
The setup looks much better. What is the distance now from uvb bulb to his basking site? Great that you upgraded to the reptisun. It's a great bulb.
The only concern I have really, is that the heat lamp is almost in the middle of the bin. You still want a good heat gradient for him to have some place to cool down at. What is the coolest spot in the bin reading?
It looks tall enough to me that he wouldn't be able to jump out. They really can't actually jump too high, it's more so if he was able to get his hands on the lip, he might be able to pull himself out. But it doesn't look like he could do that.
Silkworms would be a great feeder for him. They are a bit expensive and hard to find sometimes, but you can easily get silkworm eggs and hatch them yourself.
Other good options would be BSFL, butterworms, dubia roaches, and baby hornworms. You can also feed small mealworms and small superworms as an occasional addition to the diet. IMO, the more variety you can provide, the better!
-Brandon
PathfinderMom91":2vj6zwie said:claudiusx":2vj6zwie said:Hi there,
The setup looks much better. What is the distance now from uvb bulb to his basking site? Great that you upgraded to the reptisun. It's a great bulb.
The only concern I have really, is that the heat lamp is almost in the middle of the bin. You still want a good heat gradient for him to have some place to cool down at. What is the coolest spot in the bin reading?
It looks tall enough to me that he wouldn't be able to jump out. They really can't actually jump too high, it's more so if he was able to get his hands on the lip, he might be able to pull himself out. But it doesn't look like he could do that.
Silkworms would be a great feeder for him. They are a bit expensive and hard to find sometimes, but you can easily get silkworm eggs and hatch them yourself.
Other good options would be BSFL, butterworms, dubia roaches, and baby hornworms. You can also feed small mealworms and small superworms as an occasional addition to the diet. IMO, the more variety you can provide, the better!
-Brandon
I don’t really know how I could fit the basking lamp and the uvb light and get a gradient. The distance from the uvb light is 8 1/2 inches. The coolest spot is reading 88.5. Unfortunately I can’t get Dubias since I live in Florida. When will he get his appetite back? I tried to feed him a waxworm since the lady at the store said they give it to them, but he had no interest. He hasn’t eaten in over a week.
claudiusx":3ca3spli said:I wouldn't be force feeding. I've had babies go much longer before eating food. It looks like hes being active and hes alert, his lack of eating isnt causing any issues right now. Give him some more time. You just made some adjustments to his setup that should help.
If he starts getting sleepy and weak, then force feeding might be necessary.
Force feeding should always be a last option imo. It is extremely stressful on any living creature to be forced to eat.
Just my 2 cents.
-Brandon
AHBD":1wnayoye said:Hi again, I'm sorry I didn't get any notifications at all on this thread + missed out on these updates ! The bin is just right, good job ! Now he will get the good uvb rays + hopefully develop an appetite. Just hang the heat lamp a bit higher so it's not quite as hot. Offer water with a syringe and try some baby food chicken and squash [ organic, no salt ] with the syringe as well. You can also try something called reptaboost from the pet store. I doubt that he can jump out of there but if you're concerned, just put in some egg crating instead, it's much lower to the ground + babies like crawling on it. I think egg crating would be better for him right now or even a small low branch . He'll be closer to the ground where you drop the crickets.
Are you sure there was blood in the poo or just discoloration ? That is a concern + if it continues then you can have a fecal test done by an experienced vet, but for now give your baby some time to settle in.
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