NEWBIE- Advice on skinny Pygmy Bearded Dragon

mandy2954 · Jan 11, 2017

Hi all,

I have inherited my younger brother's Pygmy Bearded Dragon. My brother passed away last year and we gave Stumpy to a friend to care for. He is now in my care and seems pretty skinny. Had him 2 days.

I have him in a temporary tank as i wasnt expecting on taking him. No lights yet but are getting them asap.

Feeding him crickets with calcium powder and bought meal worms.

Anything else i can do to get him back upto weight quicker?

TIA

AHBD · Jan 11, 2017

Hi Mandy, I'm sorry to hear about your brother. Do you know where he got the dragon ? Anyway, just feed it regular meals and it should gain weight on it's own. Don't be in a hurry or try to stuff it, that can be harmful. If you say that it is eating, that is a good sign. Take it easy to be sure he can handle the protein [ too much too soon can shock the kidneys ] Offer hydration via syringe or spray bottle, dripping gently on the nose.

Posting pics would be helpful to show the true condition ? Here;s how :
https://www.beardeddragon.org/useruploads/ Then hit XIMG

mandy2954 · Jan 13, 2017

Thnks for the reply.

My brother got him from a breeder but u sure of age maybe 2-4 years.

Have been feeding crickets and meal worms. Trying kale, apple and blueberrries. Hasnt touched them yet. Water in a shallow bowl and also using a dropper on his nose.

Got a tank with UVB basking light and a seperate UVA light. He is gaping so guessing he is happy.

Will try to post a pic.

Thanks

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