Quote Originally Posted by Pippers View Post
So I fed Pip a hopper a couple days ago, and long story short he had a very hard time getting it down due to the mouses "fetile" position. It was just awkward all around for him.
I handled him today and noticed he has what I can only explain as deflated scales. They look like wrinkles. Is this dehydration? I'm also worried that the mouse could've damaged him. Any feedback is appreciated.

Thank you.

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(the scales I'm referring to are above my finger nail)
I looks to me like he needs some hydration ... Try bumping his humidity up to about 70% you can must his enclosure but if you are going to mist, it is important that his temperatures inside his enclosure are on point. If the temps are not spot on then you can give him a humid hide over his warm side of the enclosure ... This should take care of or at least help his saggy/wrinkled skin. .... As far as the feeding goes .... If properly thawed out and warmed up, it should be very easy to grab the feeder by the head with a thumb and finger and use the other hand to stretch out the feeder into a more natural position before offering it to him