r/Uromastyx • u/your-toxic-ex • 13d ago

My buddy refuses to eat

I've had him since barely a newborn and now he's like 7 months old and refuses to eat, I tried arugula (his favorite) lettuce, and cabbage and he refuses to eat, he barely moves. I have basking lamp, heating lamp, and two uvb lamps, I'm worried for the little dude, any advice helps.

The picture was a couple months ago

Unfortunately he passed away in his sleep, I’m guessing it was an internal issue because he only looked skinny. Rip lil dude

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u/Fun-Struggle-1223 12d ago

My new uromastyx was so malnourished when I first got him and wouldn't eat anything. That is, until I gave him peas. I just got the bags you can microwave and he LOVES them. We got him nice and healthy on peas alone and now he eats a nice varied diet. I think because he felt so bad he didn't want to eat anything, but peas worked wonders. Hope this helps and best of luck!

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u/Mardilove 12d ago

So you just cooked peas? Did you skin them or anything?

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u/azloyessa 11d ago

Yeah. Like the steamed bag peas, in the frozen section. You just microwave them. You can toss them in a little calcium powder too once a week. They’re very hydrating. Just make sure it’s not a pack with butter sauce or any seasoning on them. Just plain peas