Charlotl
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My tiger salamanders occasionally go through phases where they aren't as hungry but this time one of mine is acting a little different. Except for being a little skinny he looks fine, no fungus or skin problems or mucus; he just won't eat. For the past 3 weeks he would run after the worm and open his mouth for a second but I had to shove the worms in his mouth or he just couldn't catch it. Now he won't open his mouth but still runs after it and keeps smashing his closed mouth on it. He has eaten night crawlers for years but I tried wax worms and small crickets and he still wont open his mouth. His tank mate is as glutenous as typical, I recently separated them in case the fatty is causing him extra stress, the temperate is around 75F, moderately moist coco nut fiber substrate. The water bowl did get some extra coconut dirt in there and started to smell really bad before I noticed but that was 4 weeks ago.
Any idea on what to do to get him to eat? Does anyone see anything that could be causing this? At what point should I find a veterinarian?
Any idea on what to do to get him to eat? Does anyone see anything that could be causing this? At what point should I find a veterinarian?