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Hey everyone. So some of you may know, my red tegu, Archie never really looked alert to begin with, just because of the MBD he has. His eyes are always weird looking, his limbs stick straight out and he lays on his stomach and he doesn't move much.
My question is :
He's super active in the summer because he has his outdoor enclosure. I live in Canada, so it gets chilly after September and he obviously cannot go out anymore. I've never had my Tegus hibernate before, they always come out for food all months of the year.
Lately, my red tegu when I bring him out from under the mulch, his eyes will not open. (I don't usually dig them up, but his eyes were concerning me). He keeps them partially closed at all times, they seem a little rolled down and red. I'm wondering if this is just him in his dormency stage, or if he's digging TOO much and dust is somehow getting into his eyes, causing an eye infection?
Everything else seems typical of hibernation; He looks half dead, he won't walk much and he attempts to eat some fuzzies sometimes.
Any info is much appreciated
My question is :
He's super active in the summer because he has his outdoor enclosure. I live in Canada, so it gets chilly after September and he obviously cannot go out anymore. I've never had my Tegus hibernate before, they always come out for food all months of the year.
Lately, my red tegu when I bring him out from under the mulch, his eyes will not open. (I don't usually dig them up, but his eyes were concerning me). He keeps them partially closed at all times, they seem a little rolled down and red. I'm wondering if this is just him in his dormency stage, or if he's digging TOO much and dust is somehow getting into his eyes, causing an eye infection?
Everything else seems typical of hibernation; He looks half dead, he won't walk much and he attempts to eat some fuzzies sometimes.
Any info is much appreciated
