Re: What�s wrong with my ig ?

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Posted by BabyHerp on August 05, 1999 at 17:56:47:

In Reply to: What�s wrong with my ig ? posted by Iggygirl on August 05, 1999 at 14:49:33:

Wow...that is hot for a basking spot(100-105deg)...not recommended unless you have a sick ig! but that wouldn't be a reason why your ig is not pooping or growing. Actually 2 ft at 2 years is not bad.The biggest factor in stunted growth is ....malnutrition. Yep need to find out what yer feeding him ...Igs need a high fiber, hi calcium diet right & excercise! Constipation....can be from dehydration. Chronic dehydration can cause major problems right! What substrate are you using? Can your ig be impacted? Most igs hate to poop in their tanks...and will hold it to get outside or in the tub or their designated poopin spot....It takes time with tub training them but they soon get the idea...Make sure the water is warm...86 degrees if its not warm it won't work....(altho my male ig doesn't care now he'll poop in his cat litter water filled box cold or warm!) Look over the Food list at Iggylovers Community Under Points of Interest , Info & Care Links...then Diet...ok! Its gonna be updated soon with more food ideas and so its a little more easy to understand..
Gina

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: Wow...that is hot for a basking spot(100-105deg)...not recommended unless you have a sick ig! but that wouldn't be a reason why your ig is not pooping or growing. Actually 2 ft at 2 years is not bad.The biggest factor in stunted growth is ....malnutrition. Yep need to find out what yer feeding him ...Igs need a high fiber, hi calcium diet right & excercise! Constipation....can be from dehydration. Chronic dehydration can cause major problems right! What substrate are you using? Can your ig be impacted? Most igs hate to poop in their tanks...and will hold it to get outside or in the tub or their designated poopin spot....It takes time with tub training them but they soon get the idea...Make sure the water is warm...86 degrees if its not warm it won't work....(altho my male ig doesn't care now he'll poop in his cat litter water filled box cold or warm!) Look over the Food list at Iggylovers Community Under Points of Interest , Info & Care Links...then Diet...ok! Its gonna be updated soon with more food ideas and so its a little more easy to understand.. : Gina

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