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My beardie has a few problems To start off I feed her every day a balance between kale mealworms and the all living things juvenile bearded dragon diet food I get from your store but she will only go to the bathroom about every two weeks or so
Mealworms can be a problem for some beardies, especially juveniles, due the chitinous body. If you can, switch her over to appropriately sized crickets or dubia roaches. Gut load all prey for 24 hours prior to offering and dust with multivitamin and calcium powders to maximize nutritional value. Maintain adequate temperatures as well. Low temps can affect activity, appetite and digestion in reptiles. A temp gradient ranging from about 76 F (cool side) to 86 F (warm side) with a basking spot of 90 F to 100 F is recommended. To stimulate defecation, soak Lizzie in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte. Gently massage her abdomen from front to back during the soak. The soak will also hydrate her and aid in shedding.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
my bearded dragon is about three months old and won’t grow or shed. currently he is 8inches long and eats 8-15 mealworms a day. he won’t eat veggies and his basking spot is at 85 degrees in a 40 gallon tank
Submit a stool sample to your veterinarian to diagnose intestinal parasites. Deworm him if indicated. Bump up basking spot temps to between 90 F and 100 F. Make sure the UVB light is not obstructed by glass, plexiglass or fine mesh. In addition to mealworms, offer other prey such as crickets, dubia roaches and phoenix worms. Prey should be no bigger tha the space between the eyes. Gut load all prey for 24 hours prior to offering to maximize nutritional value. This can be done by feeding them a high protein baby cereal, tropical fish flakes and fresh fruits and greens. Monitor his weight a few times a week and record gains and losses. If he does not grow or gain, have him physically examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles to diagnose and treat any underlying conditions. In the meantime, review dragon care at the link below. http://www.anapsid.org/bearded.html
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
I purchased a baby bearded dragon 2 weeks ago from my local petco and it’s having foul smelling poop.
Submit a stool sample to your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles to diagnose intestinal parasites or bacterial overgrowth. The dragon should still be covered under Petco's health guarantee, so you coukdbreturn it to the store for treatment or replacement. Review dragon care at the link below. http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Care-Sheets/Lizards/Bearded-Dragon/
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
My baby bearded dragon is very lethargic. He has his eyes closed a lot and doesn’t seem very interested in eating. We got him a few days ago and he’s been like that ever since. Is it because of stress? Is this normal?
Thanks for reaching out about your bearded dragon and including photos. This animal appears very lethargic and thin. Without a doubt, a veterinary visit is needed as soon as possible. Offer water and food (Gerber's baby food) through a syringe. Check and correct husbandry including temperature, UVB, humidity. Intestinal parasites or infection, metabolic disorders (liver, kidney, low calcium) are all possible. This appears serious, so an emergency visit this evening is recommended. Good luck.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Training & Behavior
My baby bwarded dragon is being very lethargic and is not eating or pooping I have had him for 18 days please help
Check the temperature in the enclosure. Low temps can affect appetite and activity in reptiles. Juvenile dragon need it just a bit warmer than adult dragons. Soak him in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte. Do this for 15-20 minutes daily. Offer appropriately sized prey, no bigger than the space between the eyes as well as finely chopped greens and vegetables. Gut load prey for 24 hours prior to offering to maximize nutritional value. This can be done by feeding prey a high protein baby cereal, tropical fish flakes and fresh fruits and vegetables. If he doesn't start eating, have him examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles. Submit a stool sample to diagnose intestinal parasites. In the meantime, review bearded dragon care at the link below http://www.anapsid.org/bearded.html
Updated on August 12th, 2025
