Symptoms
- not moving
- reduced appetite
- doesn’t struggle when grabbed
- struggles weakly when grabbed
Cause
- low basking temps
- too hot
- not enough UVB
- not enough food
- illness
Treatment
Lethargy is a very generic problem that is usually a symptom of a larger problem in the lizard’s health, husbandry, or both. If your plated lizard is acting tired or sluggish with reduced appetite, reevaluate your husbandry and schedule an appointment with a reptile vet. They will be able to diagnose any underlying health issues causing the lethargy.
Other plated lizard health topics:
- Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD)
- Mites
- Obesity
- Parasites
- Respiratory Infection
- Sexing
- Shedding
- Tail Loss