Happy to report that after months of being picky eater and me trying everything under the sun, Digger is eating again. He was refusing just about everything I offered last spring. He was nibbling every three to five days; had this mother in a panic. I tried tricking him into eating with dicing and little success. He was outside all summer with natural plants in his habitat that he showed little interest in. He was eating the pumpkin leaves. We had a rainy and cooler than usual summer, 80 - 90's.
He has come in for the winter and I am doing regular soaks. He is under natural light and heat 75 - 94 degrees. I wake him daily just to say "good morning". He has been out and about in the house.
Finally, he is back to eating leafy greens and some vegetables. This morning, he is even interested in pellets I have soaked and added vitamins with diced squash. Chowing down.
Thanks to everyone for all the advice last spring. I was advised not to panic, they will eventually eat. I actually believe my little guy missed all the attention he receives when inside. It's like a relationship is rekindled and he is happier so eating better. Don't know if this really has any bearing on the issue but it is an odd coincidence.
He has come in for the winter and I am doing regular soaks. He is under natural light and heat 75 - 94 degrees. I wake him daily just to say "good morning". He has been out and about in the house.
Finally, he is back to eating leafy greens and some vegetables. This morning, he is even interested in pellets I have soaked and added vitamins with diced squash. Chowing down.
Thanks to everyone for all the advice last spring. I was advised not to panic, they will eventually eat. I actually believe my little guy missed all the attention he receives when inside. It's like a relationship is rekindled and he is happier so eating better. Don't know if this really has any bearing on the issue but it is an odd coincidence.