RussClarke
New member
Hello All
Have posted before on this subject but to no avail. I am extremely worried about my newly purchased two year old corny Jasper. He hasnt eaten for 4 weeks and anything I present to him makes him move away. I think he is in shed now as his eyes are going milky. His viv is kept between 27-30 degrees, he has a water bowl, a hiding place and branches to climb. He has a basking light ( 40 watt reflector bulb ) and an exoterra heat mat controlled by a thermostat. Humidity is between 40-60% (varies through 24 hours )
Its upsetting to see him like this and I have been told that he is not eating because its breeding season, doesnt need internal lights, doesnt need a basking light! What am I doing wrong. He has been tried on rat weaners, adult mice, pinkies, fluffies allsorts! Still no joy! What should the temp be? Humidity? Right food? Fresh or frozen? What is the best way to present( and when to re-present if no feed response ) on paper towels? With tweezers, moving the prey? How often does he need to be handled or not? When to handle and not? When should I worry about his lack of appetite ( timescale ) and do I need to involve a vet yet?
I want him to start feeding again as I have really grown to love him and I will not lose him at any price!
Sorry for all these questions but I am deperate to get him feeding again!
PLEASE PLEASE HELP!!!
Russ ( Yorkshire )
Have posted before on this subject but to no avail. I am extremely worried about my newly purchased two year old corny Jasper. He hasnt eaten for 4 weeks and anything I present to him makes him move away. I think he is in shed now as his eyes are going milky. His viv is kept between 27-30 degrees, he has a water bowl, a hiding place and branches to climb. He has a basking light ( 40 watt reflector bulb ) and an exoterra heat mat controlled by a thermostat. Humidity is between 40-60% (varies through 24 hours )
Its upsetting to see him like this and I have been told that he is not eating because its breeding season, doesnt need internal lights, doesnt need a basking light! What am I doing wrong. He has been tried on rat weaners, adult mice, pinkies, fluffies allsorts! Still no joy! What should the temp be? Humidity? Right food? Fresh or frozen? What is the best way to present( and when to re-present if no feed response ) on paper towels? With tweezers, moving the prey? How often does he need to be handled or not? When to handle and not? When should I worry about his lack of appetite ( timescale ) and do I need to involve a vet yet?
I want him to start feeding again as I have really grown to love him and I will not lose him at any price!
Sorry for all these questions but I am deperate to get him feeding again!
PLEASE PLEASE HELP!!!
Russ ( Yorkshire )