tongue not sticky?

[ddnt]

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Our female jackson seems to have a "dry" tongue which causes obvious problems o
with catching her crickets. We have had her about four weeks.....she has gained
weight in that time...but she really seems to struggle with this. Any suggestions would
be appreciated.

 

[ChameleonNerd]

i don't really know anything about this subject, but could that be a result of dehydration?

 

[sdheli420]

increase calcium intake for one week, wait one and see what happens, also increase humidity...what are your temps..high temps with moutainuos reptiles causes sinus cavity dryness(what i figure would cause dry toungue)...fill out the help me form so everyone can put the famous "2 cents" in..collectivley we all make a perfect answer!!

 

[carol5208]

Is she hitting the crickets or missing them?

 

[ddnt]

hitting them majority of time.

 

[sdheli420]

ya thats what i thought..ive had some wc jacksons that i had just bought and would do that..shoot at it, hit it(in my hand) and it not stick...i increased calcium, d3, ans humidity..(but watched them carfully for a week after to see the effect as mountain chams like cooler temps, high humidity, and a varied diet compared to panths, veileds,..ect ect..)..just try the cooler night time temp and higher humids....(also if they are having trouble actually eating.., do they hand feed?? if so softly thrust it towards the mouth when they shoot..they keep the eyes closed for a second and the mouth in a chewing effect ..it gives you a second to insert the coated prey\food item)..good luck, in time im sure thing will get better..

(those damed mountain chams love an odd climate!!)


p.s. i just hit my 420 posts!!! haha

 

[jessica]

When she hits them is her tongue just not grabbing them? I've seen this with slight dehydration.

Tell us a little about your misting and supplement scheduale.