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I think he hates me!! :(
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 2:30 pm
by jgodman1011
Now when I come into the room he actually HIDES from me!! I want to switch him to a larger tank and give him some new clean cyprus bedding and see if he will finally EAT but I can't get him out lol. I left a small amount of metrics dog food up there to see if he'd come out while I was gone so I hoe he eats. Any suggestions?? I wanna make nice! Lol
Re: I think he hates me!! :(
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 2:52 pm
by Scincoides
Thats normal behavior for new skinks, especially imports. The animal doesnt hate you, its just stressed and scared to death. Give the animal a week or two to settle in and get adjusted to its surroundings before handling.
Re: I think he hates me!! :(
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 2:54 pm
by jgodman1011
He isn't a baby he's 2. I adopted him because his precious owner was leaving for boot camp.
Re: I think he hates me!! :(
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 3:03 pm
by Scincoides
Im aware that its not a baby, and in many regards, adults take a longer time to settle in to new enclosures than babies do. Its an Import Merauke, just needs some time to settle in
Re: I think he hates me!! :(
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 3:22 pm
by jgodman1011
I'm sorry I thought when u said new skink u meant baby i meant no offense.