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shelle · Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 9:22 am Post subject: help, crestie not moving

hi everyone

im a bit concerned. me and my partner were away for the weekend, and my dad was looking after my crestie. he did everything normal and how we would do it. we arrived home late lastnite and my room was in darkness, nd my crestie is always without fail up and about when its dark and late. however he was still curled up in his tree, we knew this was odd straight away.

so we decided to keep an eye on him through the nite. we were up atleast 4/5 times in the night to check he had moved and was out and about, but he didnt move once. he never does this. hes now not moved at all. has this happened to anyone b4? am i over reacting or does anyone know what could be wrong? ive sprayed him with alot of water and he drank every drop. and hes been eating fine. hes just not moving.

any advice?

thanks guys
a very concerned crestie owner

Scott W · Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:05 am Post subject:

have you taken him out to check him over?
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shelle · Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:10 am Post subject:

hiya

yes i have, he looks fine. he looks healthy and is a good colour. he ate sum CGD off my finger just now actually. everything else is normal. i think i might've been over worrying?

Scott W · Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:16 am Post subject:

any difference on temps?

If there is nothing 'amiss' temp wise or injury then I think it'll be fine. Keep a close eye on it.

Have you just the one in there?
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shelle · Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:25 am Post subject:

yea the temp is normal. its at 70. do you think the temp drop might have something to do with it? no he's in there on his own. we have another crestie but that ones in a seperate viv.

Scott W · Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:50 am Post subject:

maybe the cold, just slowing him down a little. Try raising the temp a little (perhaps a very small heat mat stuck to the outside near a hiding spot?)
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shelle · Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 11:19 am Post subject:

yea thats a good idea. thanks for the help scott

Jwonni · Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 4:07 pm Post subject:

Maybe he just felt a bit ill/sick (if lizards do this) and wanted to just lie down and chill out like i would on my sofa?