dropping weight, not sure if I should be concerned?

[hberry221b]

So my bp hasn't eaten in about a month in a half, which I know isn't unusual but he was kinda small when he first stopped eating (467g) and has continued to go down in weight (he's currently 449g). I'm not sure at what point in weight I should be concerned, so just making sure everything's okay.
Also, even though he hasn't eat in a while his belly is very pink like he's about to shed which I found odd, I made sure to check my heat matt to make sure it wasn't too hot but I don't think that's it. Any advice?


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[piedlover79]

They will shed even without eating. That's not what I would consider a dangerous weight drop just keep an eye on the general body condition of the animal

[Eru_Iluvatar]

Keep track on the weight, weekly at least, try different prey that you haven't tried before. I have a lemonblast who is having the identical period as yours, so don't worry, it will come out of it as long as it doesn't drop dramatically.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

It happens and that amount is insignificant that much weight can be release when they urinate.

Do not, I repeat do not offer other prey type this is never the solution for an animal that knows how to eat and that has been eating, it will only set you up for more issues because once they switch they may not switch back.

Make sure your husbandry is optimum, possibly downsize the enclosure if you have not done so. Make sure the animal is well hydrated and be patient.

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