I've had my baby for a few weeks now and she's been doing just fine. I think she is 2 or 3 months old. Just a few days ago she started bloating up, and has looked quite bloated ever since. Her appetite has also declined. Up until now she has been eating around 20 crickets twice a day, and that has declined over the past few days and now she hasn't eaten at all today. She is still passing normal bowel movements. Her eyes are clear and she doesn't seem to have any labored breathing. I have her on repticarpet with UVA/Heat and UVB. I have water out for her at all times, as well as various commercial foods and vegetables. I give her daily baths because she is a silky. What's going on with her!? I'm concerned! Is she just going to shed soon or is it something worse? Please help!
baby beardy bloated? help!
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My first guess is that it's an oncoming shed. They puff out to help loosen the skin. You may see some beard flaring and eye bulging too depending where the shed is going to be. That corresponds to lack of appetite too. I'd just observe at this point and look for further signs of shed.
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