ClydesMom
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Clyde has turned into quite the escape artist. Every time I look up, he has busted out and laying under Lantana bushes (I know, toxic!) Every time I'd find him under it, I'd pull him out, wash him off and put him back in his enclosure just to find he escaped again. My fear was he was eating the lantana (though I have not seen him even nibble at it, just lay under it.) Then I became very concerned because he wasn't walking around as much and wouldn't eat the hay and greens he normally scarfs down. I put him in a tub to soak and he pooped a ton so he was getting food from somewhere. I took him to my exotics vet and she checked Clyde for stones (man is he strong!) but found no evidence and he didn't appear to have any respiratory issues, he weighs over 25# and had clear eyes and nose, no wheezing or heavy breathing. He still isn't eating his hay, hybiscus leaves and lettuce mix I dust with calcium, but I have noticed he eats a lot of poop. I'm trying to keep his poop and the dog poop scooped so he doesn't eat it. I see people mention Muzuri food, I used to provide that all the time but he didn't eat it. I have no idea what he was fed before I got him. He still doesn't seem as active as he used to be but she assures me he is healthy. I don't want him to get sick, I've gotten attached to the little guy. Any suggestions?