Weight check, please?

SueAndHerZoo

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Hi.
When I rescued this guy a few weeks ago and posted pictures some mentioned that he was overweight. I've been feeding him a lot less since hearing that and today decided to actually weigh him so I could track the results of his dieting. He clocked in at 101 grams (somewhere between 1-2 years old) and here are a few pics of him tonight. His casque is a little puffy and so are his cheeks but is this a sign of being overweight or could it be something even more serious like fluid retention?

And how about that "pouch" under his jaw... is that normal?
Thanks in advance.
Sue
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101 Gms isn’t a lot for an adult male, however, I would suspect his growth may have been stunted by poor care. From his casque and cheeks, I’d say he does need to trim down a bit but he doesn’t look obese. Maybe this will help.
 
101 Gms isn’t a lot for an adult male, however, I would suspect his growth may have been stunted by poor care. From his casque and cheeks, I’d say he does need to trim down a bit but he doesn’t look obese. Maybe this will help.

Thanks! I had just watched that video before I posted on here, in addition to the ones by Neptune's Mom. Glad the pouch under his chin is normal - that one worried me. I'll keep him on a low-fat diet and weigh him weekly but glad to hear he's not a total porker. :)

He was not cared for properly before I got him. No calcium or vitamins, only a compact, spiral UVB light, and a blue heat bulb. And he was fed fruits and vegetables all the time in addition to mealworms. I'm lucky he's as healthy as he is!
Sue
 
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