Hydration Question....

[L.West]

I have a Male BP that weighs over 1800 grams but has been on a winter fast for three months. He simply will not eat right now. I keep reading that it is important to keep them hydrated. I keep a large fresh bowl of water in his tub at all times - his humidity is at 60% - what else can I do. I mean, if he is thirsty - wont he just go drink from his water bowl.

He hasn't pee'd in over a month - what if anything does this mean. He looks fine and like I said he weighs over 1,800 grams

Do I need to do anything else about him not peeing??

Thanks everyone.

[Alexandra V]

There isn't much more you can do other than giving him good humidity and making sure he has fresh clean water at all times. If he's thirsty, he'll drink, and you can't force him to do so.

As for the not peeing in a month, it's not surprising because balls tend to get most of their water from their prey, and since he's been fasting he hasn't had any prey.

All I can really tell you is to give him water and let him "take care of himself". I highly doubt he'll let himself dehydrate.

[L.West]

thanks AlexandraV - I do appreciate you chiming in with your thoughts.

Just wanted to be sure I wasn't missing anything with his care.

[L.West]

Just an update....I gave Tobie a good soak the other night and by morning he had urine and urates in his tub - I was sooo excited to see this - LOL

I think I need to get a life!!!!!