hey everyone
adopted a rescued sulcata hatchling about 3 months ago. He's seen the vet twice and has been in general good health. Fecals have been negative for any mal parasites and his appetite ranges from monstrous to 0. Ive given him a single enema with clearance from the vet (i work at a wildlife rehab) and that certainly seemed to unclog him and got him eating much better the last time this happened. I have switched him from coco fiber to peat moss and it appears he still incidentally and purposefully ingests the stuff when eating.
Any other suggestions for substrate?
He is in an outdoor tub receiving direct sunlight with a dark hide and humid hide in his enclosure. temps vary from high 70s in the am to high 80s in the afternoon. He's housed inside at night and is soaked/misted 2-3 times daily for background info.
adopted a rescued sulcata hatchling about 3 months ago. He's seen the vet twice and has been in general good health. Fecals have been negative for any mal parasites and his appetite ranges from monstrous to 0. Ive given him a single enema with clearance from the vet (i work at a wildlife rehab) and that certainly seemed to unclog him and got him eating much better the last time this happened. I have switched him from coco fiber to peat moss and it appears he still incidentally and purposefully ingests the stuff when eating.
Any other suggestions for substrate?
He is in an outdoor tub receiving direct sunlight with a dark hide and humid hide in his enclosure. temps vary from high 70s in the am to high 80s in the afternoon. He's housed inside at night and is soaked/misted 2-3 times daily for background info.