His mouth opens fine, and looks normal inside, except.........his tongue does not come out. You can see it inside the sheath, but it never came out. Possibly a genetic flaw....glad it is not one that I actually bred, I would not use those parents if it were. I have notified the breeder to make them aware. Therefore, I don't see how he can smell water or his food. Don't think shedding is going to help. I will probably just go ahead and put him down