Bunny Ears
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I'm wondering if this is what's going one with the 10 year old male sulcata acquired a week ago. On the first day he was here, he got so excited when he saw all the grass to eat in my yard, he was active, ate a ton. On day two, he still seemed fine, even ate some salad greens from my hand. Then, day 3, I didn't see him eat all day, he didn't want his salad. The following day, he ate most of a salad, but then yesterday and so far today, nothing. He's not moving around as much as he did when he first got here, just enough to move into sun or shade (I live on a tropical island) and he seems nervous, hissing at me and taking steps away if I go near. If he's not hungry because he's foraging, he's managing to do it only doing it when I'm not looking.
My understanding is he was mostly getting fed cabbage and fruit in his old home. I don't think there was much natural forage there, so a more grass-based diet alone is a major change. At his old home, he could go under the house. Here, he's got plush foliage to hide under, but I'm thinking he needs a more proper "hide" (I'm thinking half a garbage can.) I haven't seen him touch his water dish or my pond, but his old owner said he never soaked or drank.
I'm sure this is all a huge change for the poor guy, new house, new owner--I'm at least his 3rd that I know of. But how soon before I panic?
My understanding is he was mostly getting fed cabbage and fruit in his old home. I don't think there was much natural forage there, so a more grass-based diet alone is a major change. At his old home, he could go under the house. Here, he's got plush foliage to hide under, but I'm thinking he needs a more proper "hide" (I'm thinking half a garbage can.) I haven't seen him touch his water dish or my pond, but his old owner said he never soaked or drank.
I'm sure this is all a huge change for the poor guy, new house, new owner--I'm at least his 3rd that I know of. But how soon before I panic?