What can I do about my Sudan plated lizard not eating?

Answer by  JaenieF (153)

Lizards, unlike mammals, don't need to eat every day, and will often not eat if cold. If the habitat temp and light levels have not changed, and it's been over a week, take your lizzard to the vet. Rarely, this can be a sign of intestinal blockage, but if you're using the appropriate habitat sand, that's a long shot.

Answer by  eyeguy (3760)

The Sudan lizard has more of an appetite if it has hunted and found its own food. If you hide the food it will most likely eat normally

Answer by  Molae06 (1467)

First you must determine if anything is actually wrong with it. During the winter months Sudan plated lizards are known for hibernating or going into an almost vegetative like state and will not eat. If it has not exerted this behavior before try calling a licensed veterinarian that deals with reptiles and see what you can find out.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Well if it is not eating, it could be due to the food that you are feeding the lizard. Try switching up the diet. If that doesn't work show how to the vet.

Answer by  ferfer72 (2623)

It's possible that it's not getting enough light. Make sure you're using full spectrum 5% UVB lighting. Make sure you're not feeding all meat or all vegetables and give it a vitamin supplement.

Answer by  Fritz (608)

Call your local pet store and see what they would recommend for your lizard that may entice him to eat.

Answer by  aks (221)

If your lizard is not eating, he probably needs a soak. You should get ready a shallow bath for him containing half Pedialyte and half water and soak the lizard in it for twenty to thirty minutes. This will be useful if he is suffering from dehydration. It will be more advisable to take him to a vet.

Answer by  Vanasatchy (816)

Suan plated lizards are some veg and some non vegetarians. See what they like and feed them. Reptiles may also have digestion problems so take it to a vet who may not be a reptile specialist but will help you.