I order in bulk a box of 1000 because of my other reptiles. How many should i be feeding him. I’ll probably go pick up some medium crickets from the reptile store or pick out some of the smaller onesMatang613":mxaxn15u said:1" is too large for his size. The typical recommendation is to feed them insects no longer than the space between their eyes. I tend to err on the conservative side with crickets though and just feed a larger number of smaller ones. If you're buying from petco/petsmart, I recommend the medium sized crickets at 4 months, but make sure they are not larger than the space between the eyes.
Catzo":hdd9javd said:At 4 months a few 1" crickets is not likely to harm him. Just switch to 1/2"-ish or what the pet store may call medium size crickets for now to be on the safe side.
If temps are fine he should have no problem digesting a few large crickets. When I first got my beardie at 2 months old he ate a couple full grown 1" crickets and it took him a day longer than normal to digest because it was such a big meal for him but he was fine.
The main issue with big crickets is choking. Their long legs can get stuck in a beardies throat.
The supers are a bigger issue but again if temps are good and he is basking after eating he should be ok. If you are really concerned just wait to see if he poops. If he poops normally he did not have an issue. If he goes several days without pooping and shows the physical symptoms of impaction then we can treat from there but he should be fine. Just switch to smaller crickets now to be on the safe side.
No need to worry yet. Just make the switch now and keep an eye out for a poop
I have owned reptiles for the past 6 years lol I’m not new to the hobby i just thought he could have them cause the woman i got him from she was feeding him large crickets. I knew it didn’t sound right that’s why i asked.i grabbed the smaller ones they are about 3/4 inch. He pooped today too which was a huge sigh of relief. Thanks for the adviceBrittany26":6tud0ih8 said:Catzo":6tud0ih8 said:At 4 months a few 1" crickets is not likely to harm him. Just switch to 1/2"-ish or what the pet store may call medium size crickets for now to be on the safe side.
If temps are fine he should have no problem digesting a few large crickets. When I first got my beardie at 2 months old he ate a couple full grown 1" crickets and it took him a day longer than normal to digest because it was such a big meal for him but he was fine.
The main issue with big crickets is choking. Their long legs can get stuck in a beardies throat.
The supers are a bigger issue but again if temps are good and he is basking after eating he should be ok. If you are really concerned just wait to see if he poops. If he poops normally he did not have an issue. If he goes several days without pooping and shows the physical symptoms of impaction then we can treat from there but he should be fine. Just switch to smaller crickets now to be on the safe side.
No need to worry yet. Just make the switch now and keep an eye out for a poop
So... first you recommend sand, and now you are saying it's fine for a baby to eat size large crickets- I'm not trying to be rude but please don't mistakenly give out any more bad info to people who may not have much knowledge about beardies to begin with. All it takes is 1 large cricket to paralyze a juvenile's back legs.
Catzo":3hkmcgy6 said:At 4 months a few 1" crickets is not likely to harm him. Just switch to 1/2"-ish or what the pet store may call medium size crickets for now to be on the safe side.
<<<< actually .... oversized hard insects like crickets are an issue - while the young dragon will eat them , there is a strong risk of the insects causing severe nerve damage when swallowed , which is going to result in paralysis (which can in extreme cases be permanent and disabling).
Best way to avoid this is to only feed insect (crickets , roaches, locusts) that are shorter than the distance between the hatchlings eyes.
Only insects that are OK to be larger than this length are silkworms (very soft and squishy).
If temps are fine he should have no problem digesting a few large crickets. When I first got my beardie at 2 months old he ate a couple full grown 1" crickets and it took him a day longer than normal to digest because it was such a big meal for him but he was fine.
The main issue with big crickets is choking. Their long legs can get stuck in a beardies throat.
The supers are a bigger issue but again if temps are good and he is basking after eating he should be ok. If you are really concerned just wait to see if he poops. If he poops normally he did not have an issue. If he goes several days without pooping and shows the physical symptoms of impaction then we can treat from there but he should be fine. Just switch to smaller crickets now to be on the safe side.
No need to worry yet. Just make the switch now and keep an eye out for a poop
Would 3/4 inch be good or should i do 1/2 inch. I picked up some bsfl yesterday and he loves them. He is about 11 inches head to tailkingofnobbys":1jbavpp5 said:Catzo":1jbavpp5 said:At 4 months a few 1" crickets is not likely to harm him. Just switch to 1/2"-ish or what the pet store may call medium size crickets for now to be on the safe side.
<<<< actually .... oversized hard insects like crickets are an issue - while the young dragon will eat them , there is a strong risk of the insects causing severe nerve damage when swallowed , which is going to result in paralysis (which can in extreme cases be permanent and disabling).
Best way to avoid this is to only feed insect (crickets , roaches, locusts) that are shorter than the distance between the hatchlings eyes.
Only insects that are OK to be larger than this length are silkworms (very soft and squishy).
If temps are fine he should have no problem digesting a few large crickets. When I first got my beardie at 2 months old he ate a couple full grown 1" crickets and it took him a day longer than normal to digest because it was such a big meal for him but he was fine.
The main issue with big crickets is choking. Their long legs can get stuck in a beardies throat.
The supers are a bigger issue but again if temps are good and he is basking after eating he should be ok. If you are really concerned just wait to see if he poops. If he poops normally he did not have an issue. If he goes several days without pooping and shows the physical symptoms of impaction then we can treat from there but he should be fine. Just switch to smaller crickets now to be on the safe side.
No need to worry yet. Just make the switch now and keep an eye out for a poop
Bmjo":2nyh016x said:Would 3/4 inch be good or should i do 1/2 inch. I picked up some bsfl yesterday and he loves them. He is about 11 inches head to tailkingofnobbys":2nyh016x said:Catzo":2nyh016x said:At 4 months a few 1" crickets is not likely to harm him. Just switch to 1/2"-ish or what the pet store may call medium size crickets for now to be on the safe side.
<<<< actually .... oversized hard insects like crickets are an issue - while the young dragon will eat them , there is a strong risk of the insects causing severe nerve damage when swallowed , which is going to result in paralysis (which can in extreme cases be permanent and disabling).
Best way to avoid this is to only feed insect (crickets , roaches, locusts) that are shorter than the distance between the hatchlings eyes.
Only insects that are OK to be larger than this length are silkworms (very soft and squishy).
If temps are fine he should have no problem digesting a few large crickets. When I first got my beardie at 2 months old he ate a couple full grown 1" crickets and it took him a day longer than normal to digest because it was such a big meal for him but he was fine.
The main issue with big crickets is choking. Their long legs can get stuck in a beardies throat.
The supers are a bigger issue but again if temps are good and he is basking after eating he should be ok. If you are really concerned just wait to see if he poops. If he poops normally he did not have an issue. If he goes several days without pooping and shows the physical symptoms of impaction then we can treat from there but he should be fine. Just switch to smaller crickets now to be on the safe side.
No need to worry yet. Just make the switch now and keep an eye out for a poop