My ameiva wont eat

well I posted this here because ameivas are close to tegus... does anyone have any info on how I could get my ameiva to eat? I would really appreciate it. Thanks.

How long have you had him? Also was he a wild caught?

Ive only had him for 2 days... so I know thats not very long lol. I found the lizard caught in my fence outside. Im guessing hes wild caught, but it could possibly have been someones pet.

what kind of ameiva is it (are you sure it is an ameiva)? Can you post a pic?
how do you have it set up?
Since you caught him yourself, if you don't get him feeding soon - I would suggest letting him go where you found him.

Its definentaly an ameiva. Ill try to get pics posted here soon. And yes, if it doesnt eat soon, I will release it back to a safe place.

again, how are you keeping him? (we can't really help solve the puzzle without having the pieces) cage size & set up, temp, humidity? How big is he? and what have you tried to feed him?

well right now I have him in a 20 gal with a hide log thing repti bark and a water dish. I have him outside on my back patio, which is like where I caught him. I cant give an exact size but hes about a foot long not including the huge tail. Today I put some crickets in there with no luck.

actually its a bit smaller than a 20... its too small for the lizard. If im going to keep it, (if I can keep it) i'll get it a much bigger cage.

I've kept both a pair of Chaitzami, and Green Ameivas - Care for them is much the same as the Tegu - He's probably just freaked out right now since he was wild caught, and now feels less secure being held captive.

Seeing how you are in south Fla, I'm sure the temps and humidity are fine with keeping him outside for now, however he will need natural, or un-natural sunlight for his well being - and sticking him out in the sunlight in a glass aquarium will just cook him.

If you keep him, he may turn around eventually, however they can be flighty - although 2 out of the 4 I kept were pretty mellow - give him the temps, lighting, and room to burrow and he may be accustomed to captive lifestyle and start feeding for you, or let him go where you have found him...

dont worry, the tank is in shade. This guy is just so cool and I want to keep it. What should I be feeding, and what size cage do I need? And any tips on getting it to eat? Thanx.