spiny-tailed wont eat .. help

[xdiversichicx]

i purchased a spiny-tailed iguana a few days ago, and from what i can tell he hasnt eaten anything since we've had him. we've been offering him fresh fruits, greens and vegies everyday plus a cricket. doesnt look like he's touching the vegies and things, and the crickets still there the next day. i dont know what to do. can someone please help?

[ChristinaM]

Originally posted by xdiversichicx
i purchased a spiny-tailed iguana a few days ago, and from what i can tell he hasnt eaten anything since we've had him. we've been offering him fresh fruits, greens and vegies everyday plus a cricket. doesnt look like he's touching the vegies and things, and the crickets still there the next day. i dont know what to do. can someone please help?


What veggies/fruits/greens are you offering???

What is his cage temps?

How many days exactly have you had him?

As much info as possible will help us figure out why he's not eating.

[xdiversichicx]

we've tried several different fruits: peaches, strawberries, apples, mango, blueberries ..... veggies: lima beans, peas, corn, carrots ..... greens: collard greens, cilantro, mustard greens (dusted with calcium)

cage size: 30g for the time being (plans for a larger permanent one are in the works)
cage temp: not exactly sure, wehad one of those sticky ones to put on the side to see what it was, and for some reason it stopped working. (ordered a new one, but it hasnt made it here yet) since nothing has changed im pretty sure its around 85-90 in the day and 70-80 at night

we of course have a uvb light, use sand for a substrate..
have a water bowl for him to submerge in (not sure if he need this or not. kinda guessed from out knowledge of green iguana).. he has several hides and rocks/branches to climb on

am i leaving anything out?

oh, and we've had him 5 days

[JeffT]

It could not be eating because of stress, being in a new place. Ive had different things do this and they usually come around in 2-4 days. I wouldnt worry about it.

Jeff

[xdiversichicx]

ok.
it just freaks me out cuz all of the others that i have ate as soon as we got home. ive got a hungry bunch lol