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#228667
Ornate friend
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Not eating that much? 
I read that some things u should give ornates are collard greens, pok choy leaves and a few frozen vegetables. I just started feeding it that, yet he/she isn’t eating it. Its only been a few days so i don’t know for sure so can some please tell me whether they like it or not? Also can u tell me some distinguishing features to tell if its a boy or girl?
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01/21/05 11:03pm
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#228885
LadyLuck101
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Message To: Ornate In reference to Message Id: 228667
Not eating that much?
I am having the same problem with my male Uro, he is not eating, I am giving him carrots, cucumber, squash and romaine. He is still healthy looking, with good weight on him, but I am worried to, can someone like..help us?
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01/22/05 10:37am
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#228900
Gromph baenre
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Message To: Ornate In reference to Message Id: 228667
Not eating that much?
Ornate friend,
I have a couple of questions. How long have you had this ornate? If you have recently acquired him(within the last month), he is going thru an acclimation period. During this adjustment period, the appetite of your specimen is going to be diminished due to the stress of a new environment.
Uromastyx, like most species, have their own individual personalities. From what you are feedling, as listed above, I would minimize the collard greens. From my own experience, I maintain a trinity for staple greens. Arugula, endive, and escarole. This trinity has an excellent Ca:P ratio. During the late spring early summer months I add in dandelion greens as they are available in abundance during that time.
Another key item to look at, and I know that it has been mentioned in another thread is your enclosure temps. From my own experiences, establishing the proper temperature gradient in your enclosure is paramount for successful husbandry. One can feed the best of food items, but if your temperature gradient is not up to par, it is all for nil.
If you have recently acquired your uromastyx, minimize its time outside of its enclosure. Handling of the specimen is only going to stress it. Stress causes loss of appetite, lose of appetite leads to weight loss, weight loss begins the downward spiral.
If this specimen has been in your care for a significant amount of time, then perhaps the loss of appetite could be attributed to brumation, but its a little late in the season for brumation.
Best of luck with you ornate. They are truly beautiful creatures.
Best regards,
Carson
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01/22/05 10:58am
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#228901
Ornate friend
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Message To: LadyLuck101 In reference to Message Id: 228885
Not eating that much?
ladyluck101,
have you tried cutting up the food?
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01/22/05 10:58am
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#228907
Gromph baenre
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Message To: LadyLuck101 In reference to Message Id: 228885
Not eating that much?
Ornate friend,
Please disregard my previous question. I read in another thread where you stated you have had your specimen for six months.
Best regards,
Carson
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01/22/05 11:03am
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#228908
Ornate friend
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Message To: Gromph In reference to Message Id: 228900
Not eating that much?
I’ve had my ornate for about 6 months. What s brumatoin and what are its symptoms. Please tell me so I’ll know if my uro has it?
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01/22/05 11:03am
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#228919
Gromph baenre
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Message To: Ornate In reference to Message Id: 228908
Not eating that much?
Ornate friend,
Brumation is a type of hibernation. It is also called "cooling down". Its a time period, where the specimen will reduce its intake of food, sleep for extended periods of time. Its natural and necessary for breeding in the spring. It can be induced by reducing the photoperiod(like the changing of seasons) thereby reducing the ambient temperatures of its enclosure.
I would focus on my temperature gradient in my enclosure, if the temperature gradient is not up to par, its going to diminish your reptiles acitivity, including its intake of food. Best regards, Carson
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01/22/05 11:13am
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#228928
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Message To: Gromph In reference to Message Id: 228919
Not eating that much?
Whats temp "gradient"?
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01/22/05 11:25am
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#228934
Ornate friend
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Message To: Gromph In reference to Message Id: 228919
Not eating that much?
how many degrees do u think a basking rock would be if was quartz and about 4 in. away from a 100 watt bulb?
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01/22/05 11:36am
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#228936
Gromph baenre
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Message To: Ornate In reference to Message Id: 228928
Not eating that much?
Temperature gradient is the range of temperatures within your enclosure. On the cool end...75 to 80 degrees F. Middle of enclosure, 80 to 90 degrees F, hot end 90 to 100 degrees F, These are the ambient (air temperatures) Temperature at basking spot should be between 120 to 130 degrees F. Basking spot temperature is measured with a temperature gun as it is a surface temperature. The temperature gradient (air temperatures) is measured with a digital thermometer that has a probe.Best regards, Carson
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01/22/05 11:39am
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