Not drinking water?
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Meg_mkrose
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Not drinking water?
I recently got a Indonesian blue tongue skink almost two days ago. He’s about three months old, so I’m trying really hard to be careful and not stress him out as much. I’ve been letting him hide and putting food out in case he wants to eat and taking it out when he doesn’t. However he hasn’t moved from his hide (he is alive though) and he won’t come out to drink water. I know during the first week they don’t usually eat till they’re more comfortable, but I don’t know about water. Is it the same thing? The only time I saw him get close to the water is when I put it right in front of the hide and he was just barely poking his head out. I’m a little worried because I want him to be okay. If he’s supposed to be drinking water, is there a way I can get him to drink it? I’m also not sure if he’s supposed to be coming out of his hide. He stays there all day and I’m not sure if that’s normal, any advice would be helpful, thank you!
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kayla990
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Re: Not drinking water?
Not too uncommon behaviour with the hiding for the moment. Are you able to add in more hides? They may be more likely to come out briefly if they feel more secure. Initially you can put the food/water very close to the hide and see if he takes some. As it's only been two days it's not too unusual - best is to give him space and quiet for a few days (without handling for around two weeks, but of course still feeding/spot cleaning and you can gently talk to him to get used to your voice).
As he's quite young, if he's not eating still after a few days keep us updated. In the meantime you can post a picture of your setup and what food you're offering in case there's anything we can advice on for the moment
As he's quite young, if he's not eating still after a few days keep us updated. In the meantime you can post a picture of your setup and what food you're offering in case there's anything we can advice on for the moment
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kingofnobbys
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Re: Not drinking water?
Keep offering fresh water daily …. he's a BT and being thirsty goes with the territory , unless he's getting enough water from his food.
He may just be a shy drinker, only visiting the water dish for a drink when no one is watching. If you are really worried …. keep an eye on the moisture content of his poos , if they come out hard and dry looking , it's a sign he needs more water in his diet.
He may just be a shy drinker, only visiting the water dish for a drink when no one is watching. If you are really worried …. keep an eye on the moisture content of his poos , if they come out hard and dry looking , it's a sign he needs more water in his diet.
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