Argentine B&W Not EATING

[one f]

New member and new owner of a b7w argentine tegu. I've had him 3 months and has eaten ground turkey and fruits like a pig daily. Three days ago he just stopped eating and I am wondering if he's going into hibernation?

 

[cornking4]

Has she had any rodents or whole prey in her diet?

 

[fusionink]

i've just noticed my guy doing the same thing the last few days he has been refusing his food and it's the same food he always eats and i can't figure out y i would also like to know some possibilitys on this cause i'm not likeing it he seems to be getting to skinny for my likeing if can't figure it out within a day or 2 he's going to the vet

 

[cornking4]

One of the usual culprits is MBD due to lack of whole prey in the diet, which disrupts smooth muscle in the digestive system and causes appetite to decrease or stop. They could also just be warming up though.. either way, a vet visit is a good idea.

 

[fusionink]

hrm mbd? my guy eats whole prey every week full spectrum uv lighting i know they say the bulbs are good for 6 months mine get changed every 3 months i've seen what mbd does he doesn't seem to have the symptoms besides the not eating but i think a vet visit is in order just to be sure hopefully it's not the case.

 

[cornking4]

I doubt your gu has it, I'm more concerned with One F's. Only ground turkey was mentioned and with its phosphorus content it causes MBD fast if fed exclusively.