New BTS Owner, Skink hiding nonstop

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New BTS Owner, Skink hiding nonstop

Postby drezzy » Thu Feb 24, 2022 10:01 am

Hello, I got my 5 month old BTS yesterday and he's been pretty much hiding ever since under the substrate, which I assume isn't unusual since he just got here yesterday but I was unable to feed him and from what I could tell he didn't drink from his bowl either. And I don't wanna dig him up either, so should I just wait for him to come out by himself and then feed him?
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Re: New BTS Owner, Skink hiding nonstop

Postby splashy07 » Fri Feb 25, 2022 6:07 am

You can just leave something in there for him to eat. Eventually he will come out on his own.
New acquisitions, especially if imports, tend to be shy and secretive.
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Re: New BTS Owner, Skink hiding nonstop

Postby drezzy » Sun Feb 27, 2022 3:40 am

Alright thanks!
I'm honestly a little worried though since I haven't found any of his poop or pee since Day 2, hopefully he at least drinks while I'm asleep...
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Re: New BTS Owner, Skink hiding nonstop

Postby 7.62 » Fri Mar 04, 2022 9:40 am

Don't worry this is typical behavior. Especially when in New environment. My bts is very socialized and not scare of me at all. He actually comes to glass to get me most of the time...that being said sometimes he will disappear for a week and I don't see him. Very normal.
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