stressed out a little

mrcarabao · #1 (**permalink**) 03-15-2009, 03:42 PM

my friends waterdog changed and now is a little salamander..
he traded with me for my waterdog and now i have the sal.

the problem is..

HES NOT EATING!!!

is this normal?

im scared..

hold me.. lol

Chu'Wuti · #2 (**permalink**) 03-15-2009, 05:14 PM

Oh, gosh. You need a hug. {Mrcarabao} There, there, we'll figure it out.

How long have you had the salamander in your set-up? What are the conditions (temp, humidity, etc.)

It is normal for a critter to feel stressed right after a move; some will not eat for several days or a week right after a big change. Temps can also make a huge difference.

Hang in there!

mrcarabao · #3 (**permalink**) 03-15-2009, 05:37 PM

the temp n humidity is fine lol

a hug would be great lol ^__^

ive had it for at least 3-4 days

mrcarabao · #4 (**permalink**) 03-18-2009, 01:29 AM

is it normal for them to be sluggish and shy?
im scared..
lol

i throw crickets in, but he never eats infront of me..

Chu'Wuti · #5 (**permalink**) 03-18-2009, 03:36 AM

Some of them are shy. The problems you are having could be due to the species, but as I don't know what species you have, I'm not sure. So more info would be good. What kind of salamander is it? How old is it? How long is it?

Also, what size crickets are you offering it? Some salamanders will refuse to eat if the prey animal is: too big; too small; not moving enough.

mrcarabao · #6 (**permalink**) 03-18-2009, 04:22 AM

i have no idea what species he is..
when he morphed..he was gray and black..
now im seeing a little yellow on his head

he is around..maybe..4-5 inches?
when he was a waterdog he ate full grown crickets..
soo..
i throw one in every morning..or everytime i dont see one lol

spend_day · #7 (**permalink**) 03-18-2009, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mrcarabao

i have no idea what species he is..
when he morphed..he was gray and black..
now im seeing a little yellow on his head

he is around..maybe..4-5 inches?
when he was a waterdog he ate full grown crickets..
soo..
i throw one in every morning..or everytime i dont see one lol

u got a piccy?