Article: When Lizards Will Not Eat, They Have To Eat.
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When Lizards Will Not Eat, They Have To Eat.
Like any animal, lizards at times in captivity will need to be force fed. There are situations and conditions which will result in a lizard not eating on their own.
Some diseases lizards can get will result in seizures, or a similar condition. It is imperative not to feed them during an incident like this. They will most likely not be able to swallow the food. It is best to seek the help of a veterinarian at this point. The animal will need to have a tube placed into their stomach to feed. If the animal shows no signs of seizures, they can be fed using a syringe. It is tricky to get their mouth open, but should be possible using the syringe itself.
Using the syringe, squeeze the processed food into the back of the throat, taking great care to avoid the trachea...
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