Tokay is not eating HELP!

Albeon · #1 08-14-2009, 06:18 PM

I have a female tokay and she is starting to become skinny, pale and lethargic. We have been feeding her through a syringe, giving her vitamins and some Jump Start to get her to eat. She seems to be afraid of the crickets, and I'm told that meal worms have no nutritional value. I want to know if there is anything else I can do to help my tokay.

freekygeeky · #2 08-14-2009, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Albeon

I have a female tokay and she is starting to become skinny, pale and lethargic. We have been feeding her through a syringe, giving her vitamins and some Jump Start to get her to eat. She seems to be afraid of the crickets, and I'm told that meal worms have no nutritional value. I want to know if there is anything else I can do to help my tokay.

Firstly have you had a feacle(sp) test done? Most Tokays are WC, and most also come with parasites, worms etc.. You will need a test done to see if he she has these..and go from there..

Whats your set up like?

T-ReXx · #3 08-14-2009, 06:35 PM

Take her to a qualified reptile veterinarian. Although intestinal parasites are common in WC tokays, there can be many reasons for a lizard to get sick. Also you need to reevaluate your husbandry. Is she too warm/cold? Is humidity correct? Does she have ample places to hide to avoid stress? A reptile vet is your best bet. And I agree, have a fecal done, it's standard necessity for WC animals.

holocaustto · #4 08-14-2009, 07:12 PM

Fecal test asap.
After that, tell us what it says...

good luck! You're still on time to save that animal.

**Riverside Reptiles** · #5 08-14-2009, 11:13 PM

I agree with everyone above that suggests a fecal. Also be aware that it doesn't take any special "reptile" vet to check a fecal. Any vet worth their weight should be able to read a fecal for you. If it happens to be a vet experienced in reptiles, all the better. As for mealworms...they are a poor nutritional choice for a staple diet. HOWEVER if your animal is losing weight and it'll eat mealworms...give them to it. Anything is better than nothing at all. Tokays in general tend to be pretty voracious feeders though. So if it's not feeding, there's most likely a problem that needs to be addressed.

Albeon · #6 08-15-2009, 11:50 PM

Well, she's dead. I'm through attempting to "rescue" these sickly things from the local pet store. After I make 150% sure that the male is hale, hearty, happy, and healthy, along with all of those other H words that I haven't thought of, I'll look for a reputable breeder to supply me with another female. These pet store creatures constantly dying is really bad for my nerves

holocaustto · #7 08-15-2009, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Albeon

These pet store creatures constantly dying is really bad for my nerves

Sucks...

**Riverside Reptiles** · #8 08-15-2009, 11:59 PM

Sorry to hear that. When you're ready for a new one I suggest posting a "wanted" ad in the classifieds here as we have multiple users that captive breed them.

Albeon · #9 08-15-2009, 11:59 PM

Anyone know who a good breeder might be?

**Riverside Reptiles** · #10 08-16-2009, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Albeon

Anyone know who a good breeder might be?

See my above post