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Old 29-06-2008, 08:32 PM
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Watch to see if any substrate is being ingested. I've seen some loose subs stuck to the feet of crickets being eaten by Greenies.
You may wish to offer a bigger bowl of water, if you don't already. Just to make sure that your animal is properly hydrated. I know some keepers only spray their Greenies.
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Old 29-06-2008, 08:44 PM
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i have a large bowl in the the bottom, i know its not ideal but i have seen an aboreal water bowl which i will be getting soon, i spray them about 3-4 times a day as well and the food normally climbs up to them and i havn't noticed any substrate stuck to them but i will keep my eye out for it, thanks for the advice
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I'm assuming this is a WC? If so they are notorious for dying, unfortunately.
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Old 30-06-2008, 08:06 AM
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i no the one that is ill is but not sure about the offer one, cant really find that much info about them on the net there is the odd care sheet but even then theres not much info on them, didnt know wild caught ones were more likely to die (surpose it makes sense though)
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Yes, they are prone to dropping dead! I was looking to get a group last year but was really put off after speaking to a number of keepers and dealers, all of whom said the same thing. It appears the big issue is heavy parastite loads and stress, so I am waiting to try and find some CB's.
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Old 30-06-2008, 10:20 AM
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thanks for your imput guys maybe there's not alot i can do about it, have to wait and see i surpose
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Old 30-06-2008, 11:36 AM
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Hi there,

Try mixing a little probiotic like Vetark's Avipro into the drinking water. It can help regulate the snake's gut flora and stimulate its appetite.

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Old 30-06-2008, 12:41 PM
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You might wanna get it tested fro parasites as WC snakes and lizards ar notorious fro coming in filled with parasites and sometimes it won';t show up till they've been in caqptivity for a while, parasites like cocidia usually make the animal not eat and generally loose weight untill they die unless they get sorted out.
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Old 30-06-2008, 03:29 PM
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i will have a look for some probioctics, and see if that helps
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You might wanna get it tested fro parasites as WC snakes and lizards ar notorious fro coming in filled with parasites and sometimes it won';t show up till they've been in caqptivity for a while, parasites like cocidia usually make the animal not eat and generally loose weight untill they die unless they get sorted out.
he was fine for about 6 months before he went of his food, im not 100% sure he is wild caught but i would say so as he has a scar near his tail he had a problem shedding when i got him aswell but i sorted that out, he has been like this for about 2 weeks now but he is still quite a fast little bugger he darts about the tank when he wants to.
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