Hi. We got two male uro's on July 2nd and they were lively and eating the first two days. Now the boys are both in hiding and have not eaten for 3 days. We are new to reptiles. Is this standard behavior? Their conditions are perfect and they are friends who have been together for the past year. Thanks.
Can't really help much without some husbandry/diet info. If you could post specifics on temperatures(and how they are measured), what bulbs and model specific, what substrates, cage size. What they eat and how often. After that someone good with uros can help.
This should be in the Uro section. (Mod Please move it) We need a good husbandy list to help you so we know exactly what we are dealing with.
Hi Devon, First welcome to the forums. We do need a lot more information so we can help you. Although this is for Bearded Dragons, it would help determine any husbandry issues. The questions about insects do not apply as you know uro's are vegetarian. A detailed answer to enclosure setup is very important, along with full details of UVB, heating, lighting etc. Full details of type of thermometer are also required as some are very inaccurate. It's long but the more info you can provide the easier it will be for us to help. Please copy and paste your answers. OWNER INFO Is this your first bearded dragon? What area are you located in? PERSONAL HISTORY (Dragon) Dragons name: Age, weight and length if you know? How long with you? What is his condition recently and if it changed, when? Is he active, clear eyes and bright? Is the beard, chest or tail tip darker than the rest or than normal? Walking/moving normally? Any physical features that do not appear normal? From Breeder or Pet Store? (this may make a difference) Has he every been treated by a vet, If yes, for what and what meds were used/dosed and time if know? Basking or sleeping during the day? Is he going to the bathroom, how often? If not, when was the last time? Is it formed/normal or runny/smelly Alone or with others? If with others, what sex"? Soaking or misting at all and how often? ENCLOSURE Set up info tank size? Temps -what do you use for heat? Basking point? Cool area? What are you measure it with? What Substrate? UVB Lights type (detailed) what brand, model, and length or wattage is How old? How close to UVB light when he bask? What hours for day/night? Do you use any type of nighttime heat, if so what? FOOD How is his appetite? IS there a change? What size, kind and how many/much insects does he eat daily? What do you feed the insects normally? Is the dragon eating greens/veggies? What and how much? Supplements? What kind of calcium/how often? What kind of vitamins how often How are these given to him? Is there any additional information that might be of use? The more you can tell us, the better others can help you with suggestions. *Copyright Cheri Smith, The Reptile Rooms ©2006 The above may not be reproduced in part of whole without written consent by the copyright holder. It may be linked to from other locations with acknowledgement I am now moving this to the uro forum.
i had this problem when i kept uros. do you know if they were wild caught or if they were captive bred? This problem has been especially common in WC uros. even more in nigerian (Geyri) uromastyx. i can't really say much. i (and many other uro keepers) was unable to find out what is wrong. however it is suggested that paracites played a role in the death. my advice, find the nearest GOOD vet that deals with reptiles. some vets will take reptiles and tell you what you already know (your uro is sick). i hope your uro gets better
