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My baby bearded dragon won't eat.. what do I do?
Confirm proper temperatures. Low temps can affect activity, appetite and digestion in reptiles. Soak Jax in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte. This will provide heat and may treat or prevent mild dehydration. Be sure prey is appropriately sized, no bigger than the space between the eyes. Look for pinhead crickets or freshly hatched/molted dubia roaches. Gutload them for 24 hours prior to offering to maximize nutritional value. Fluker's Repti-Boost can be used as a supplement. If Jax does not begin eating, have him examined by your veterinarian or an experienced herp vet to diagnose illness or injury.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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I have a bearded dragon I got from the let store about a week and a half ago. He has all the right lighting and the lady told me hes 3. He refuses to eat veggies and ever since I've gotten him his beard has been black. He doesn't puff up at me and le
The black beard Is indeed an indication of stress or anger. It may be due to his new surroundings or something could be wrong in his environment. You can review care and feeding here: http://www.anapsid.org/bearded.html Confirm proper temps and humidity. Also, provide a hide large enough for him to enter on each side of his enclosure. As long as Boris is at least 16-17 inches long, superworms are fine to feed. Gut load them for 24 hours prior to offering to maximize nutritional value. For variety, you can offer appropriately sized crickets, dubia roaches or phoenix worms. Try offering greens in the morning about an hour or two after the heat lamp comes on. He may be hungrier at this time. Once he eats his greens, you can offer prey. Sometimes, a sprinkle of dried mealworms on the greens will stimulate the appetite. Since he is "new" to you, an exam with your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles would be recommended to confirm good health or to diagnose and t
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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I just bought my baby bearded dragon and he is stressed from moving and shedding so he has not been eating and today when I picked him up he seemed dead so I put him in water and he started spazzing out doing twist and stuff and now he will barely mo
Thanks for reaching out about Mushu. No sure if a definitive answer but hypocalcemia, parasitic enteritis, atadenovirus, are all possibilities. A veterinary visit is recommended. Check and correct husbandry and environmental temperatures should be up to 90-100 F. Offer water via a syringe to maintain hydration. Good luck.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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Bearded dragon has a lump on his face. Not sure what it is, I read somewhere that it could be this think called mouth rot. I don't have much money right now...will he be okay for a bit till I can take him to get treated? If so what can I do or use to
Your suspicions are likely correct for Red - the mass could be related to stomatitis, or mouth rot. This disease often has a husbandry related component, so I would recommend taking a close look at Red's enclosure and its components to ensure that all parameters are perfect. Often temperatures and/or lighting are the culprit - please ensure your UVB bulb has been changed within the last 4-6 months and that it is appropriate for bearded dragons (i.e. it is for desert species). Please also ensure that it is appropriate for the height of Red's enclosure - if it is too close or too far away, Red may experience problems related to it. Temperatures should be measured using digital thermometers located at Red's level, and not elevated in the enclosure. You can find parameters online using a bearded dragon care sheet, such as one found on Reptiles Magazine. Please ensure that Red continues to have an appetite, and that his diet is appropriate. The majority should be made up of a salad of dark
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So yesterday Athena was a bit out of norm last night her beard went black out of nowhere. Anyways she I believe is roughly 3 or 4 months old and I was wondering if she’s looking healthy and if I should be concerned about her size? Her stool is normal
This color change is usually due to stress but could be due to other things as well such as improper temperature, diet, etc. I strongly suggest you review all your husbandry to make sure you are doing everything correctly. Refer to this link. ( https://www.lizards101.com/why-is-my-bearded-dragon-turning-black/ )
Updated on August 12th, 2025
