help my mali uro wont eat :(

got a juvie mali uro 3 weeks ago , she ate once day after she arrives and thats it, she in hunger stike since then.

her enclosure is a 35l tub with screen top and located outdoor

am i missing something ?


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Hey I'm not exactly sure where you are located but I dont think you are able to get the appropriate temps needed for that Mali while keeping it outdoor. They need a basking spot of 120+ degrees F. In addition to the basking temps a constant night time and ambient temp would be crucial for any reptile especcialy a juvenile. Do some more research and get him a better environment.

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Hey I'm not exactly sure where you are located but I dont think you are able to get the appropriate temps needed for that Mali while keeping it outdoor. They need a basking spot of 120+ degrees F. In addition to the basking temps a constant night time and ambient temp would be crucial for any reptile especcialy a juvenile. Do some more research and get him a better environment.

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opps sorry i forgot to mention im from the philippines and its summer and experiencing el nino(dry spell) here :), no prob with the 120+ deg f all day :)

Crazy different weather then im experiencing! Umm what are you feeding, I've only had a Mali for about a year and got his an adult, the only time he went off feed was when my timer broke on the lights (heat source) for about a week while I was out of town - he also changed a different color with the new stress. Once the environment went back to normal it was ok...Maybe he feels stressed but I do see a hide in your tub, that helps...Best of luck to you and the little guy

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Crazy different weather then im experiencing! Umm what are you feeding, I've only had a Mali for about a year and got his an adult, the only time he went off feed was when my timer broke on the lights (heat source) for about a week while I was out of town - he also changed a different color with the new stress. Once the environment went back to normal it was ok...Maybe he feels stressed but I do see a hide in your tub, that helps...Best of luck to you and the little guy

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thanks , but im a little worried already, she getting thin :(

ran to my fav pet supply store and garder/landscaping depot and bought some materials

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still missing a couple rocks but looks much much better than before (asthetically) , and i guess ms. uro likes her new home :)

will observed her for a few days :D

Have you tried a product called Parazap? It helps clean out there digestive system while stimulating their appetite, it is extremely safe and has helped me when I have animals going on hunger strikes. There is also a medicated pelleted diet that can help things of that nature its called Reptile Xtra by Jungle, its an anti bacterial food. I hand feed it strictly for two weeks plus water with added electrolytes. Also try a parakeet seed mix with some dried split peas added, mine loved that. Otherwise, I do recommend a vet visit, she is looking very thin. Good luck!

here my uro now (and her cage) she doin great! she eats regularly now :)

thanks to all who helps :)

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