Are his eyes sunken in?

[alexbrock]

I just held him for the first time ever today and got to really look at him, and I noticed his eyes were a little sunken in. Is it just me or could there be something wrong? I'm new to the forum, he is about 5 months and is male ambilobe.

Thank you,

Alex

 

[bridgofaith]

Sometimes they pull their eyes in a little if they are stressed. That may be what he's doing. He looks good. How are his urates? Are they white? Extra misting is always good.

 

[alexbrock]

Thank you. What's the best way of checking his urates?

 

[bridgofaith]

Just look at them. His poop is in 2 parts: the urate (should be white) and the brown part (poop). If he is dehydrated a little of his urate may be yellow or orange. A tiny bit of yellow at the tip is ok. If it's not white, up his mistings or/and add a dripper.

 

[alexbrock]

I will do that. Thanks so much.

 

[bridgofaith]

You can always post a pic of the poop if you're unsure.

 

[alexbrock]

I'll try and catch the next one. I just cleaned it yesterday and didn't notice.

 

[bridgofaith]

Good deal. He looks good though. I wouldn't be too concerned.

 

[alexbrock]

Thanks again, I just freaked out.

 

[Julirs]

They can also get a little sunken looking in when they are about to shed.

 

[jaredshermanderson]

They can also get a little sunken looking in when they are about to shed.

Hello, my cham is shedding, and his eyes look sunken. They also did a little bit before he started to shed.