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Carol Buffington
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 We need help!!!

We have had an Fat Tail since right after Christmas. She was doing really well for about a month or so and now she seems to be dropping weight and is constantly shedding. She is housed with a very small, physically challenged beardie, but hey actually seem to enjoy eachothers company. We have never seen them act out towards eachother. I tried hand feeding her crickets, but its up to her as to whether she will take them or not. I’m starting to get concerned. Any help or advice that anyone could provide would be greatly appreciated.



03/07/08  08:47pm

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Leo pard geckos
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   Message To: Carol Buffington   In reference to Message Id: 1652133


 We need help!!!

Um......GET THE GECKO AWAY FROM THE BEARDIE!!!!!!!! im sorry but thats unicceptable. just cause they dont fight doesent mean there not stressed. se[erate them now
03/07/08  09:10pm

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   Message To: Carol Buffington   In reference to Message Id: 1652133


 We need help!!!

Yes separate them becuase they do not enjoy each others company, they will stress each other out. They have different care too.
03/07/08  11:43pm

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AllHailRain
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   Message To: Carol Buffington   In reference to Message Id: 1652133


 We need help!!!

Species mixing is never a good idea. They will stress each other out and dominate each other, the gecko will slowly starve himself to death over stress.

If you separate them, the gecko will almost positively start to gain weight and eat normally again.



03/08/08  12:30am

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Smurfzilla
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   Message To: AllHailRain   In reference to Message Id: 1652375


 We need help!!!

jeezus.. sorry to sound harsh..
BUT DO SOME RESEARCH.
they have VERY different care needs. and they need to be separated.
beardies should never be housed with another animal. i have one thats missing a foot and a third of her tail thanks to petstore overcrowding.
besides that the beardie needs uvb light and MUCH higher temps than the aft. afts need 83-87ish.. beardies need a basking area of up to 105- 115. beardies need very dry environments while afts need humidity averaging 60% or so. beardies need at least a 40 gallon breeder for one.. as opposed to the 10 gallon minimum for an aft.
its also entirely possible that one or both of your herps have parasites.. their systems are different and it wouldnt surprise me if there are issues from improper care.
Heres some general care specifics on each species.. for more specific help ask here and on the beardie forums.
AFT care
For beardie care check out beautiful dragons.com (take out the space).. they have proper food and care listings.
03/10/08  09:14am


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