Possibly sick blk/gld?

[Cptndammit]

I got my first tegu a little over a week ago and he seemed ok. Had a good appetite(ate over half a boiled egg yolk and a few crickets a couple hours later). Now he wont eat any crickets. Has no interest in them. Ive been feeding him ground turkey, which he seems to like but eats an amount about the size of a jellybean. Sometimes more. Hes still pretty young btw, about 8" id say. He sometimes makes a clicking sound and what sounds like sneezing. It isn't constant. Just when hes out exploring or asleep in my shirt. Hes an active tegu when awake, and sleeps probably 10 to 12 hours a day. Im hoping its not an RI and just being paranoid.

 

[Walter1]

Please say what his enclosure size and temperatures are? Perhaps stressed or too cold?

 

[Cptndammit]

24x16x14. Temps are usually between 98 and 110 basking. The cool end between 85 and 90. My house isnt insulated very well so sometimes it gets a little colder than it should be. I live in Texas.

 

[Cptndammit]

I was thinking my substrate might be too damp? He did get loose and jump the railing to my stairs which is about an 8ft drop. And i had to chase him to keep him from getting stuck in my walls a few times.

 

[Walter1]

His hide should be at the cooler end of mid-upper 70s.

Perhaps take him to a qualified vet. That never hurts and also let him settle in.

 

[Cptndammit]

His hide should be at the cooler end of mid-upper 70s.

Perhaps take him to a qualified vet. That never hurts and also let him settle in.

The closest reptile vet is a 2 hour drive. Alright I'll change it up and see how it goes. Thanks for the info/advice.