Water Monitor HELP!

[onlyjays9p]

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?

[allergenic]

It would help tremendously if you posted photos of the conditions the monitor is being kept in, so we can troubleshoot.

[wilomn]

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?

[mumps]

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

[gbassett]

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

[wilomn]

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"?

[flynn]

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

[merdcme]

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

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[onlyjays9p]

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.

[jere000]

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.