Rescuing an Adult Male today - Need serious advice!
Hi All!!
While I know quite a bit about BP's and rescuing them, I have never rescued one in quite the situation this guy is in.
Let me tell you a bit about him and what is known of his situation.
What's known - He's a male. Age? Unsure. But due to his size, he's an adult. He has not been handled in atleast 4 months, his husbandry was not up to par, he will not eat f/t and due to lack of handling/care/ and good husbandry practices, He is aggressive.
What I know to do - I have already set up a quarantine area just for him and only him. I have a new enclosure for him (40Gallon - He was in a 20 Gallon with no heat source) with Aspen Bedding, Heat and humidity already going and fresh water, 2 hides and privacy. I have already made an appointment with the local vet for him to get checked out to make sure he is not sick. It wouldn't suprise me if he is ... If he is...I will go from there with that news.
I'm concerned about his aggressive behavior and since he is an adult how to break this. I know how to do so with hatchlings and yearlings but am unsure when it comes to an adult who has been neglected for so long. The gentleman who took him from his negligent owner says he refuses to eat F/T, only live and absolutely will not eat if there is any light or anyone in the room. *loud scream of frustration* This poor guy!!!
Any and all advice would be appreciated. I want to do right by him. He deserves it. His aggression WILL NOT keep me from showing him love and care. Again, he deserves this new life.
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