u/i_like_turtles_5

We have had Derp for 2.5 years, and are confused by his very small size and regular hunger strikes. His husbandry is fine. 3 inches of aspen, constant access to water, hot side 93, cold side 70s. Handled tops once a month, generally less.

His weights are as below over time, weight in grams (didn't start tracking weight until owning for 10 months):

2024/12/14	38
2025/01/31	36
2025/05/27	35
2025/08/17	35
2025/09/12	38
2025/10/27	40
2025/11/18	43
2026/01/02	44
2026/01/21	44
2026/03/12	42
2026/05/11	39
2026/06/21	42

We just learned that Saharan Sand Boas were a thing and that this would be a completely normal weight. Obviously he's a morph, but don't recall what it was exactly called, but was sold to us as a KSB. Any help is appreciated!

*forgot to mention he has plenty of energy and isn't lethargic at all. Shows no signs of being underweight.