Thanks for all the advice here, all taken on board and lots of things coming in the post to correct some things that I’ve obviously been misinformed about.
just an update, eyes are so much better! Really enjoying his calcium sprinkled weeds from the garden and he’s been happy as anything!
I have been bathing him daily since I got him, and doing his eyes 2-3 times a day. Yes I did see that, I took her word that it was Hermann but from some of the information I feel she was told a lot of wrong information from the reptile shop.
I have him on weeds from the garden (checked with...
Just an update, I can see him blinking and it appears he has had poorly eyes, have been bathing the eyes twice a day and they are slowly getting better.
he’s been a lot more lively and has taken himself to his water bowl, has ate and seems a lot happier after only two days, will give a bit...
Thank you for all the advice, since getting him I have bathed his eyes twice a day with warm water and a cotton swab, I’m going to replace his bedding and then just for my peace of mind I will be replacing his uv strip light to ensure it’s as effective as it should be.
It’s the flurocent tube. He’s in a viv at the minute, 3-4ft perhaps?
He’s just ate some kale and has drank too. Just concerned regarding his eyes, I was thinking of changing his substrate to organic top soil so he can burrow to regulate temperature?
Hi,
I bought my Hermann yesterday off a friend (genuine person and my concerns are more about lack of understanding then their character).
I’m aware it will take 24 hours or more for him to settle into new surroundings but I have concerns about his eyes (see attached picture)
He is usually fed...