Hi all,
My first time here and really would like to seek others help 🙏🏻
Some context:
- Last Thursday I got a new cherry-head named "Charlie" and he/she seemed to adapt well at my home & the enclosure. Appetite is very good, will walk around a bit and loves to burrow after eating. He/she stays burrowed for quite awhile but seems to be fine.
- Yesterday, I thought to get a new cherry-head as a friend to Charlie as I read they do well with a friend. The new one is called "Luca" who seemed mild and calm. Bringing him/her home, I introduced Luca to Charlie during feeding time. Charlie was a bit social and wanted to eat together, but Luca who seemed a bit hungry accidentally (I hope) bit Charlie's head which made Charlie retreat.
- Today, Luca and Charlie had a waterbath together and they seemed fine, no other sign of aggression from Luca to Charlie.
- After that, I placed some food and Luca began happily eating but now Charlie refused to. I tried putting some food at a different place in front of Charlie and he still refused to eat. He/she burrowed and stared quietly before burrowing deeper.
Additional info:
* Both are between 6-8 months, bought at different stores (under the same branch/chain of stores).
* Charlie has a flatter shell, and Luca has a more rounded shell.
* I live in Malaysia, and general temperature is about 60 - 80 (humidity) and 29 - 31 degrees Celsius.
* Their enclosure - flooring made of coco-husk, water bowl, granite slates & overhead lamp of 10.0 (UVB), size: approx 1.5 feet x 3 feet
Now my main concerns/questions:
1. Charlie refusing to eat even though he had a very good appetite before Luca's incident yesterday. I'm worried Charlie is having sudden anxiety or still adapting. Should I continue to house them together or what should I do? This is my first time taking care of cherry-heads.
2. I notice Luca is a little strange (or just due to my lack of experience) for a cherry head. He/she doesn't burrow at all. Last night after eating Luca walks around a bit and just sat down with his/her eyes open. I placed a wooden cover/dome over Luca and he/she eventually falls asleep. This morning I checked, same - Luca did not burrow and slept on ground.
Hope the visuals help 🌻 thank u very much
My first time here and really would like to seek others help 🙏🏻
Some context:
- Last Thursday I got a new cherry-head named "Charlie" and he/she seemed to adapt well at my home & the enclosure. Appetite is very good, will walk around a bit and loves to burrow after eating. He/she stays burrowed for quite awhile but seems to be fine.
- Yesterday, I thought to get a new cherry-head as a friend to Charlie as I read they do well with a friend. The new one is called "Luca" who seemed mild and calm. Bringing him/her home, I introduced Luca to Charlie during feeding time. Charlie was a bit social and wanted to eat together, but Luca who seemed a bit hungry accidentally (I hope) bit Charlie's head which made Charlie retreat.
- Today, Luca and Charlie had a waterbath together and they seemed fine, no other sign of aggression from Luca to Charlie.
- After that, I placed some food and Luca began happily eating but now Charlie refused to. I tried putting some food at a different place in front of Charlie and he still refused to eat. He/she burrowed and stared quietly before burrowing deeper.
Additional info:
* Both are between 6-8 months, bought at different stores (under the same branch/chain of stores).
* Charlie has a flatter shell, and Luca has a more rounded shell.
* I live in Malaysia, and general temperature is about 60 - 80 (humidity) and 29 - 31 degrees Celsius.
* Their enclosure - flooring made of coco-husk, water bowl, granite slates & overhead lamp of 10.0 (UVB), size: approx 1.5 feet x 3 feet
Now my main concerns/questions:
1. Charlie refusing to eat even though he had a very good appetite before Luca's incident yesterday. I'm worried Charlie is having sudden anxiety or still adapting. Should I continue to house them together or what should I do? This is my first time taking care of cherry-heads.
2. I notice Luca is a little strange (or just due to my lack of experience) for a cherry head. He/she doesn't burrow at all. Last night after eating Luca walks around a bit and just sat down with his/her eyes open. I placed a wooden cover/dome over Luca and he/she eventually falls asleep. This morning I checked, same - Luca did not burrow and slept on ground.
Hope the visuals help 🌻 thank u very much
