didn't eat today

[paulsreef]

I've had my tegu for just over a month now and he hasn't eaten today for the first time. I usually take him out and feed him in another room, but today I had to leave the house at 6 am, so I placed his food dish in a large rubbermaid so he wouldn't get any food on the cyprus mulch. He was still in his hide when I placed in his food. He has a good appetite and has never missed a meal. When I returned from work the lights were out and he was back in his hide for the night. He never took one bite; is there something to be worried about?

 

[paulsreef]

Didn't eat again; day 2. He's going through a shed right now, but it didn't make a difference before.

 

[TanMan57]

Didn't eat again; day 2. He's going through a shed right now, but it didn't make a difference before.

He probably slowing down

 

[CuriousTegu760]

yup its hibernation season right now
my gu is slowing down and sleepin alot lately

 

[cornking4]

Mine's slowing down too, only coming out to eat and refusing food every other day. Another thing you'll notice is that the bathroom schedule will get thrown off... Zzyzx is now only making one large defecation every week or two, so if you see that, don't freak out and suspect impaction. Also, if you want to make sure he doesn't get sick if he goes down (if he has high levels of salmonellosis or protazoans in his digestive tract), I highly recommend taking him in to see a herp vet. He/she will palpate, examine, and check stool samples before approving the winter rest period, which can give you some real peace of mind when you stop seeing him basking. It's well worth the $50 to get a quick check and know he's healthy. I skipped mine this year by accident :doh :doh ....... I should really know better because I intern in a clinic...... Dr. Driggers will not be happy with me!!!! :bolt