spikerocks
Juvie Member
Two weeks ago, against my wishes, my son purchased a tiny hatchling at a reptile show. I am extremely concerned about this little guy and am hoping someone with more experience may be able to provide a suggestion I haven't tried already. I did speak to another member of this board who is very knowledgable in these matters and he really couldn't help but I am holding out hope someone may have been thru this before and it turned out well.
About three days ago, little Rocco completely stopped eating and won't open his eyes at all. I mean, not at all. He doesn't blink or move his eyes AT ALL! He does respond to the sound of my voice and he loves to sit in the palm of my hand. It's been two days since he ate and he only weighs 3g. I did get him to take a few licks of baby food yesterday and he drank water from a dropper.
He is no longer running around and pretty much just sits where ever I place him. He still sits up and lifts his head but that's about it. I've washed his eyes with water and still receive no response, meaning he doesn't open his eyes or blink. He climbed up my hand when I put him in a bath. He doesn't show any bilateral weakness. I just don't know if there is anything else I can do.
I've been a member on here for about a year and have 5 other beardies, my setup is perfect and his diet is as recommended. I say this in order to not waste time in this thread going over all the info that's not necessary. Many of you will remember we went thru this with our first beardie, Spike who unfortunately did not make it
I can't bear the thought that little Rocco won't make it. I've also held crickets to his mouth with tweezers and he shows no interest. I'll include a few pics to give you an idea of what he looks like. If you have any suggestions, please share. I am desperate to save this little guy!
Two weeks ago:
This morning:
Sorry for the poor pic quality but it's the best I could do this morning.
About three days ago, little Rocco completely stopped eating and won't open his eyes at all. I mean, not at all. He doesn't blink or move his eyes AT ALL! He does respond to the sound of my voice and he loves to sit in the palm of my hand. It's been two days since he ate and he only weighs 3g. I did get him to take a few licks of baby food yesterday and he drank water from a dropper.
He is no longer running around and pretty much just sits where ever I place him. He still sits up and lifts his head but that's about it. I've washed his eyes with water and still receive no response, meaning he doesn't open his eyes or blink. He climbed up my hand when I put him in a bath. He doesn't show any bilateral weakness. I just don't know if there is anything else I can do.
I've been a member on here for about a year and have 5 other beardies, my setup is perfect and his diet is as recommended. I say this in order to not waste time in this thread going over all the info that's not necessary. Many of you will remember we went thru this with our first beardie, Spike who unfortunately did not make it
I can't bear the thought that little Rocco won't make it. I've also held crickets to his mouth with tweezers and he shows no interest. I'll include a few pics to give you an idea of what he looks like. If you have any suggestions, please share. I am desperate to save this little guy!
Two weeks ago:
This morning:
Sorry for the poor pic quality but it's the best I could do this morning.