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Baby Savannah monitor won't eat

Stephen_Metz

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I cant seem to get my baby savannah monitor to eat anything, her basking spot is about 105 and the other end of her cage is about 75-80 degrees. I have offered her crickets,mealworms, and pinkies but she doesn't seem to be interested. She is also acting quite lethargic and doesn't really move from under her hide.
 
How long have you had the monitor? A pic of the enclosure could be helpfull but if you cant post one can you give a detailed description...

While raising the basking temp could help i doubt thats the problem. I keep savannahs dry with a large low water dish and a concrete block for basking. The concrete retains heat allowing for both belly and overhead heat. Substrate can be newsprint dry soil even calci sand ( i think it sucks for them though) my temps run 80 cool end to 110 at the basking spot.

If your enclosure is adequate it should be eating like a pig.

Im thinking stress.. Cats dogs loud kids your hands...your massive looming figure glaring at it maliciously could be knocking her down...Lol.. Try reduceing environmental stress if possible.

She could also be dehydrated try a short soak in a half inch of water for half an hour or so. Is he pooping? Is she housed on substrate that is large enough to swallow but not pass? It could be an impaction..

Theres a million things it could be but we need more background info on her to help. My guess though would be stress.. Wich in turn could cause a parasite bloom causing symptoms that you are describing.. More info about her please!
 
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