Freaking out

[AlphaAlpha]

She has seemed more interested in food by licking it but not eating shes been drinking water.. I saw yesterday two poops in cage she is housed with a male red so I think the very runny liquidy one was hers I haven't seen my tegus poop more than once a day each

could be constipated or just dehydrated ......... Makesure plenty of water is available, add water and fish oil in her food and plenty of warm baths.

 

[Godzilla Earth]

yeah Right on with what AlphaAlpha said, digestion requires water so that may be it

 

[Dylan koch]

No not eating something else n yesterday I noticed 2 poops in my enclosures for the reds and one was super runny which looked to be hers and the other normal which I think was my males.. also I saw her take a bite today when I fed her this morning

 

[Dylan koch]

When I got home today I fed her 10 or so crickets that she actually ate and a piece of ground turkey I soaked in water

 

[Dylan koch]

It's odd idk what it was maybe the male was being a bully? Idk because he tried to take one of her crickets and she stole it straight out of his mouth

 

[Debita]

I think I'd separate her and feed her as much as she'll take.

Also - watch for her to poop tomorrow/next day. Any way of separating her from the rest?

 

[Walter1]

I think I'd separate her and feed her as much as she'll take.

That'd be a good idea.

 

[Godzilla Earth]

yeah, many animals are mean too each other exept when breeding season so mabey thats it but idk

 

[Walter1]

In this case, it's a matter of dominance, separate them

 

[Dylan koch]

Idk what it was today she ate a couple pieces of chicken hearts and gizzards though so I'm glad shes doing better still dont know what was wrong with her because it has been warm in az for awhile now and have heater in reptile room because nights still get a little chill like high 50s low 60s sometimes n days of 90s but room never gets lower than 80s

 

[Dylan koch]

I'd have to make new enclosure unless I put her in big tubs I have but then issue of putting light n it not melting plastic tub

 

[Dylan koch]

They cuddle all the time I've never seen issues shes back to eating

 

[Guman]

Separate, increase temp. and soak every day. I can tell you that an extra-large Rubbermaid tub can handle the heat bc I have used it before as a hospital enclosure. Cut one-fourth of the lid off for light and heat, then cover another half with Towle, set the tub on a towel, and use some aluminum foil around sides reflect heat back into the tube. Last, add humidity and keep on paper. This way, you can monitor and know what is going on because otherwise, you are guessing. You can also use critter paper clumps sold at the pet supply store to allow the tegu to dig in, making themselves comfortable.

 

[Guman]

So I’m not sure what’s going on but I came home and got Diesels food ready then went to get him from his tank just like every other day and he jumped up at my hand and bit me so I let him settle a little and then left him alone for a couple minutes and he started running around his tank continuing to jump at the walls of his tank. So once he settled a bit more I went in again and this time he crawled up on my hand like usual and now just ate some chicken liver and eggs. I am very confused why he acted this way. Any advice? Do you think I handle it correctly?

How is your little one doing? It sounds like you are doing everything correctly. Soon your little one will developer manners.

 

[Nikki Gregory]

How is your little one doing? It sounds like you are doing everything correctly. Soon your little one will developer manners.

Oh my gosh! He’s like my best friend now! Lol we have developed a bond already! Atleast I think lol there is no hesitation at all getting him out of his tank or anything! He loves to crawl around my bed and then find a warm place against my body and fall asleep, that is if he’s not on my neck under my hair. he loves my hair. He’s weird lol. But he’s amazing! Thank you for checking on us!!