I have 1 month old ambilobe hatchlings and all are doing well except 1. He's been weak for over a week now. I've had to pick him up off the floor of his small enclosure more then once and set him back on a twig. He doesn't eat or drink. His eyes stay closed. A few days ago I started opening his mouth and feeding him fruit flies. He chews them up and swallows them on his own. I also started putting small drops of water in his mouth which he's also able to take down. He's so small and really hasn't grown at all since hatching. I have a hard time finding any information on caring for sick hatchlings so I'm hoping someone here can help. All I need to know is how many fruit flies should I be feeding him each day? How often? Should I powder his food? How often? How many small drops of water a day? How often? I've been orally giving him pedialyte and then misting him with regular water as I heard misting with pedialyte can clog their scales and cause infection. He's a fighter so I'm going to help him live. I would really appreciate any advice. Thank you!!
P.S. I have my babies under a used 5.0 uvb light. I sprinkle fruit flies and crickets regularly and mist often. The other babies are thriving.
P.S. I have my babies under a used 5.0 uvb light. I sprinkle fruit flies and crickets regularly and mist often. The other babies are thriving.
