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Water Monitor HELP!

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  • 11-27-2009, 08:53 AM
    onlyjays9p
    Water Monitor HELP!
    My buddy has a water monitor and it hasn't ate in a month it has been "sleeping" a lot and had drool from his mouth. I told him I think it has ri for sure but i'm not a lizard guy so I just want to make sure I told him the right thing to do I told him to raise the temps until you can get him to the vet. The vet isnt open until monday is there anything else he should know?
  • 11-27-2009, 11:41 AM
    allergenic
    Re: Water Monitor HELP!
    It would help tremendously if you posted photos of the conditions the monitor is being kept in, so we can troubleshoot.
  • 11-27-2009, 01:10 PM
    wilomn
    Re: Water Monitor HELP!
    It needs a basking spot at least 95 F and warming if he can make that happen.

    If it's off food, there is something very wrong. How big is it and where did it come from?
  • 11-27-2009, 01:38 PM
    mumps
    Re: Water Monitor HELP!
    A 95F basking spot is too cool. Monitors need 120 - 150F basking spots.

    Sounds to me like your friend is keeping his lizard way too cool. It cannot properly digest, so it won't eat.

    I just love it when people with no clue jump right into these animals...

    Chris
  • 11-27-2009, 01:40 PM
    gbassett
    Re: Water Monitor HELP!
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by wilomn View Post
    It needs a basking spot at least 95 F and warming if he can make that happen.

    No the basking site need to be at least 130,but that is surface temperature,and you can only read that with a temp gun.Without pictures of your set up or a detail of how he is set up it would be hard to help.I'm going to assume that it is being kept in a fish tank with a screen top,and his temps are to low.If so cover the top with foil,with a screen top you are letting all the heat and humidity out.


    greg
  • 11-27-2009, 02:00 PM
    wilomn
    Re: Water Monitor HELP!
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by gbassett View Post
    No the basking site need to be at least 130,but that is surface temperature,and you can only read that with a temp gun.Without pictures of your set up or a detail of how he is set up it would be hard to help.I'm going to assume that it is being kept in a fish tank with a screen top,and his temps are to low.If so cover the top with foil,with a screen top you are letting all the heat and humidity out.


    greg

    Anyone know the definition of "least"?
  • 11-27-2009, 02:02 PM
    flynn
    Re: Water Monitor HELP!
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by wilomn View Post
    Anyone know the definition of "least"?

    Pronunciation: \ˈlēst\
    Function: adjective
    Etymology: Middle English leest, from Old English lǣst, superl. of lǣssa less
    Date: before 12th century
    superlative of 1little
    1 : lowest in importance or position
    2 a : smallest in size or degree b : being a member of a kind distinguished by diminutive size <the least bittern> c : smallest possible : slightest


    Happy to help :D
  • 11-27-2009, 04:05 PM
    merdcme
    Re: Water Monitor HELP!
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by flynn View Post
    Pronunciation: \ˈlēst\
    Function: adjective
    Etymology: Middle English leest, from Old English lǣst, superl. of lǣssa less
    Date: before 12th century
    superlative of 1little
    1 : lowest in importance or position
    2 a : smallest in size or degree b : being a member of a kind distinguished by diminutive size <the least bittern> c : smallest possible : slightest


    Happy to help :D

    hahahahaha
  • 11-27-2009, 05:27 PM
    onlyjays9p
    Re: Water Monitor HELP!
    Sorry I cant provide pics he told me about it over the internet so... He's had him since it was a juvi and now its a good size but yea I do remember him keeping it in a glass tank with screen top.
  • 11-27-2009, 06:42 PM
    jere000
    Re: Water Monitor HELP!
    Wow I'm surprised no one put this take it to a vet raise the temps also what is his humidity and how big is the monitor and its enclosure, and what is it eating and how often.
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