Is my Crestie underweight? (pics)

[brobertson]

She has been eating her CGD every other day, and I try to get her crickets at least once a month. Here are the pics

[mlededee]

How old is she and how long have you had her? Has she grown since you have had her? Do you know how much she weighs?

Her hip bones are protruding some and her tail is kinked. That could be due to a calcium deficiency. Was her tail kinked when you got her or has that developed over time?

The CGD every other day schedule is good. Giving her more crickets (dusted with calcium) will help with her growth but I wouldn't give them more than once or twice per week as she does still need to get plenty of CGD to meet her nutritional needs.

[brobertson]

She is approx 9 months old

I do not believe her tail was linked when I got her, it could be because her favorite spot to hang out is belong a piece of wood on the back glass, even though I provide many branches.

[brobertson]

She is approx 9 months old, I got her as a tiny baby from a local reptile store(reputable and reliable)


I do not believe her tail was kinked when I got her, it could be because her favorite spot to hang out is belong a piece of wood on the back glass, even though I provide many branches.

Also, do you think at this size I should upgrade to the adult enclosure? she is currently in a 10 gallon.

Thank you, and I will try to get more crix.

Benek

[mlededee]

If she hangs upside down a lot that could contribute to her having floppy tail syndrome or a kinked tail like that. Make sure that her crickets are well gut loaded and always dusted with a high quality calcium powder.

You could have a fecal done on her to rule out any parasites if you feel that she is eating well, but still seems underweight or doesn't seem to be growing well. Her ribs aren't protruding or anything, but she seems a bit thin through the hips.

She should be fine in a 10 gallon tank until she is about 20 grams or so.