I have caught quite the collection of baby bugs to save for when he gets stronger. But I’ve had him 5 days and last night was the first dose of repti boost and this morning, it’s hard enough to get him to open up for that so I may wait another day or two before putting a bug in there. Idk if he’s strong enough to swallow a bug yet :/
Also.. every morning she is this color. Idk if this is a good or bad color?
And I appreciate that! I wish I could take him to a vet. I’m hoping he just has a few slight injuries and has just been severely dehydrated/hungry for however long it may have been suffering on the ground. I’m hoping for the best but definitely prepared for the worst. I personally feel like his conditions are improving. Been feeding the repti boost, misting with warm water, and a short sun bathe. He’s moving his limbs a lot more and the breathing is less shallow. Since he’s wild he doesn’t need a uv lamp? I live in Hawaii and it’s pretty warm here. I have him in a box lined with paper towels and I covered him up with a big leaf in hopes to bring his stress levels down. I hope this is enough.
Neither it is more of a I wish I was hidden better color. Juveniles do that pattern more than adults.
Should I put more foliage in his box?
Rajah. I put some leaves underneath him and covered him with a big leaf. Update: the sides of his mouth are no longer as blue and purple, getting pinker! And more and more colors are showing up on the skin!
Update: DAY 7!!!! More and more colors coming through. More movement, crawled from one side of the box to the other. Most of that mucus in the mouth cleared and the mouth looks more normal. Eyes still haven’t opened yet.
Poor baby.
Glad he’s improving and hope he continues to do so.
I think so too! So much improvement in one week. It’s mouth looked like literal death, black and purple and a lot of mucus, and now it looks normal and healthy, pink in color. It’s moving all its limbs more. Easier to open its mouth and syringe feed it. And when I hold it he’s more responsive and grabs my fingers. I think it just fell out of the tree and starved and dehydrated for a few days. I can finally constantly see its chest compressions and it’s breathing more. This thing was definitely near death when I found him. He’s improved tremendously.
The improvement in this last week has been such a rewarding experience for me! This little guy has some serious fight and strength!
