when should I be concerned??

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jesst

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My 19 month old sulcata moved into her new enclosure on Sat with a different substrate. She has not wanted to eat while in her new enclosure. She will eat outside. My only concern is that I have to work the next 4 days and she won't be able to go outside, can she go that long without eating and should I do something else to make her happy? I'm still trying to figure out the temps in her new home since it is much larger than er last one so could that be the problem?
 

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They do need it 80 or above to properly digest their food. I would get that right ASAP, that might make a difference. Also, she might be eating enough outside, that once she is in, she's not hungry. I would still give her food for the few days she can't get outside, she will probably eat.
 
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I agree...warm her house up and feed her regularly every morning and when she gets hungry enough she'll eat. I've never heard of a Sulcata starving themselves...
 
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