Mt. Meru eating like a dog???

[jackscham]

I recently picked up a Mt Meru Jacksons(wc). His health seems to be fine. One thing i've noticed is when he eats, he rarely throws his tongue (Ive seen him throw it twice -successfully-) but for the most part, when he's hungry, he walks over to his prey and tries to grab it -like a dog-Many times, the insect will escape. Is this common behaviour?

 

[kinyonga]

Its not normal that they don't throw their tongues out fully to get an insect. Tongue issues like that can be the result of an injury, dehydration, an infection or a calcium issue.

 

[jackscham]

Thanks. I doubt it's dehydration. He seems to be drinking alot. Calcium issues or infection are a possibilty. He will be getting a check up shortly (next week)- I just got him last week and he's wc so I want to make sure everything is good.