Indian Star problem

[Jim_staffs]

I have a young Indian Star probably 2 years old. He isn't loosing weight but just lately he seems to be struggling to eat, I have also noticed that the bottom lip of his beak overlaps his upper lip whereas with my other stars and tortoises their upper lip of the beak over laps the lower lip.

Would this cause eating issues?

Jim

[zx4g]

What are your high/low temps ect?
A larger bottom jaw is often not a major problem and occurs in many species, close up photos might help us to see if it could be a problem

[Jim_staffs]

Basking area 38-40 degrees rest of the table mid 20s. Will try get photos over weekend

[Mick.Ire]

stars can be tricky alright, do you feed a pellet diet at all? I find nutrazu great for boosting weight and getting the appetite going.
Had the same problem with mine initially, lost serious weight so I moved him to a viv and straight away I noticed a huge difference in his behaviour. Is it in with the others, some will feel intimidated when housed with larger torts. Good sign it's not losing weight though.

[Jim_staffs]

I've included a humid hide and it has totally changed the way he is now twice as active and eating like a pig, mine won't touch pellet food so I have to crush them down and sprinkle them over there weeds.

Jim

[Mick.Ire]

Originally Posted by Jim_staffs

I've included a humid hide and it has totally changed the way he is now twice as active and eating like a pig, mine won't touch pellet food so I have to crush them down and sprinkle them over there weeds.

Jim

Brilliant, glad to hear it and keep us posted.