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Black Roughneck Issues
I have a Black Roughneck Baby refusing to eat roaches, only eats fuzzies with a hole punctured in his head. Hes very Small still, always roaming, digging tunnels, chills in his bask spot for a few minutes (1 or 2) and roams some more. Has a warm pool of water that he bathes and uses the bathroom in.
Cool side in the Day 84, Hot side 92, basking spots 130 and 120 , he usually uses the 120. using coco fiber , very moist and damp. Moisture @ about 70 all day (basking side is less). At night temps are 80 warm spot and 73 - 75 cool side. Cage designed for minimal moisture and heat release. Hes very active, not very tame (just hisses and tries to make a run for it). I dont hold him much, and his tank gives him privacy (cant see in on any sides except front and I put a big travel luggage infront of his cage to give him added security.
So, why wont he eat other than mice. I've tried worms, fish, eggs (showed interest then left them) , roaches and mice. Could he be stressed? He did manage to jump out while I was changing his water and run under my bed, and I think I may have stressed him trying to get him out...
How long before he goes back on food if its from stress? Also I've tried hotter temps, he doesnt bask, observing his behavior I found 130 / 120 ish best to his liking. Please let me know what you guys think? ( I dont wanna use parasite treatments as he is very active and energetic, and the experts I've read posts from say they dont think a healthy monitor should ever need them and his body will fight it off, only use if its 100% necessary)
Let me know what you think, still learning and ready to make the changes needed.
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