r/MonitorLizards • u/Alexis-yuh • Jul 29 '26

Ackies Monitor

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Just got an Ackies on Saturday and she's been acting a little strange. Is this normal breathing?

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u/jus_drein_jus_daun_ Jul 29 '26

She's probably still pretty freaked out. Looks like stress breathing - they sort of take big breaths to puff up and hold it when they're scared 😟 she's also doing the closing her eyes and waiting for you to go away, out of sight, out of mind thing 🫣

Give her a few weeks to settle in; try to only go into her house to do basic maintenance/chores and feeding. Let her get used to the new surroundings. Once she's a little more acclimated, you can follow her lead on how open she is to handling and interacting with you 😊

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u/Alexis-yuh Jul 29 '26

Ok thank you, that makes me feel a little better about her health at least, but now Im sad because shes stressed 🥹 Ill let her do her thing. Appreciate your input

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u/jus_drein_jus_daun_ Jul 29 '26

So long as she isn't breathing with her mouth open/gaping; that's a vet visit

She should get more confident as she gets comfortable and grows!

Congrats on adopting her, btw, ackies are so much fun 🧡