Baby Beardie Not Eating, Sleeping Often

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RachelTheresa

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Hi!
I got a baby beardie (they said he was a few months old) from petsmart yesterday. We got him everything he needed, including a basking rock that he can also go inside, a water dish, a food dish (I put some small chopped up fruits and veggies in there), a branch for him to climb on, a UV lamp / heating lamp (they came with the "All Living Things" starter kit), and a tank. He was very active the day I got him, and was very comfortable being handled. After he settled down in his new tank I put 6 crickets in the tank with him to eat when he gets hungry, since I was told he will eat 6-8 per day. Even though it's only day two, I am worried because he is not eating the crickets and he has been sleeping all day. Even when I handle him he will barely move and keep his eyes closed. Another important detail may be that he is going through a shedding period. I put some warm water on him today since I have read this helps with the process and I thought maybe it would liven him up. However he is still sleeping excessively and not eating. I hope that this is just because of transition stress and that he will warm up in a few days but I am also worried he could be sick. If anyone has any advice, please help!
 

destiny1998

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Hi. I'm sure its some relocation stress. Also those kits are crap. If the uvb is a coil or compact those cause appetite and lethargy. The water bowl can be taken out. Beardies do not recognize standing water. What are you taking the temps with? What size is the enclosure?
 

RachelTheresa

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Thank you for your response! The uvb is a coil, I believe. I am taking temps with a store bought thermometer that I stuck on the wall under both lights. It's been at a constant 90 degrees F so I am planning on getting a stronger bulb later this week if needed.(The basking bulb is 100 W and the high-output bulb is 26 W). The enclosure is 40 gallons.
 
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