Eating issues, with pictures! What's wrong with my tank!

[SlitherinSisters]

Thanks everyone for all the advice! You're so quick to respond with a lot of information!

I took your advice and did what I could for now. How's this?




The heat pad is under the side with the hide, it stretches out to the middle of the tub. I don't know if that's ok. Also is the hide too big? Is one hide fine? The closest Wal-Mart is about 30 miles away, otherwise I would have one of those plant things. The hide I'm using is one of those small butter containers.

Here's a picture of her back when she was looking good. She hasn't shed for me yet and her color is getting rather dull.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

A lot better , if you could find something smaller for the hide it would be perfect, small flowerpot saucer, frozen dinner tray, anything that is tight with low ceiling.

You can even cut part of the hide you just made to make it lower.

[mikeamy2007]

since this thread is on the subject. do you need to get a lid for the tub ?? im just wondering, knowing how adept escape artists they are ??

[SlitherinSisters]

A lot better , if you could find something smaller for the hide it would be perfect, small flowerpot saucer, frozen dinner tray, anything that is tight with low ceiling.

You can even cut part of the hide you just made to make it lower.

What if I cut the butter dish so it was shorter? I plan to get a flowerpot saucer.

since this thread is on the subject. do you need to get a lid for the tub ?? im just wondering, knowing how adept escape artists they are ??

I do have a lid, I just didn't have it on for the pictures. It's a solid colored lid.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

since this thread is on the subject. do you need to get a lid for the tub ?? im just wondering, knowing how adept escape artists they are ??

Depends on the setting if it is a stand alone tub: Yes, if it is in a rack system: No

Also if it is a stand alone tub you need to make sure that the lid is secured.

[mikeamy2007]

ok i kinda figured., just wanted to be sure, im a little out of it today

[littleindiangirl]

Hey looking good!! I'm glad to see everything is working out better. Keep a close eye on her weight, and hopefully someone can chime in with a better source for live rats or mice.

[JD Constriction]

Isis,
I've got rat pinks for sure and a limited number of mouse hoppers......you are more than welcome to stop by.

I can also sex him/her for you if it could take the ride. Just lemme know.

Surprised you didn't hit me up sooner!

LMK

[snakelady]

Tub is much better. I hope he eats for you soon. He looks so skinny.

[rabernet]

Isis - looks like you've gotten some great advice and help from a lot of members, and now somone in you Iowa who can help you with live prey to get her started.

I would leave her completely alone for a full week, then offer a live hopper mouse to her.

I'm sure she's going to feel so much more secure in that enclosure!