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Old 05-14-2006, 09:28 AM   #1
animaladventure2000
just stopped eating

I need some help I have a lone male that just stopped eating and I can't figure why he was doing great and all of a sudden just stopped. he is in a 10 gallon tank on sand he has hides and I feed mealworms and crickets but all he want to do is stay in his humid chamber and just lay there he has a warm side if between 79 to 82 degrees and his cool side is 73 to 75. I have not noticed him going to the bathroom lately do you think he could be impacted and if so what should I do any help would be great.

Thanks
Brian
 
Old 05-14-2006, 09:38 AM   #2
Jeremy Letkey
Brian, the first thing you need to do is raise the temps on the warm side to 90 degrees at ground level. Then I would suggest that you remove the sand and replace it with paper towels. If he is impacted, you can try some warm soaks. Fill a container with enough warm water to cover his belly. Let him soak for about 15 minutes. You can do this 2 times a day until he has a bowel movement.
I really think that he just may be too cold currently though. Bring the temps up and remove the sand just to be safe.
 
Old 05-14-2006, 10:01 AM   #3
Valerie
Jeremy is right on about both. Leos use belly heat to digest their food so raising his temperatures to around 90 will probably help out a lot. Good luck with him.
 
Old 05-14-2006, 10:24 AM   #4
animaladventure2000
Thanks I will do this and let you know how things go

Brian
 

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