He can’t eat :(

Abbyz2002":2fqsd6n1 said:

I gave my bearded dragon some squash today. He ate a piece and did this weird thing with his tongue, almost like he was biting it but he wasn’t. It stresses him out really bad to the point where’re his whole beard turns dark black...

Here is a link to a video of him please watch and help me

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=M3YnP56SlEE

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Drache613":2fqsd6n1 said:

Hello,

The piece of squash is way too big for him, really.
Is he ok right now? I really recommend mincing up the squash or any other fruit or
vegetable so he doesn't choke.
The black beard is simply from stress most likely.

Tracie

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Drache613":13i3xim7 said:

Hello,

How long has this been going on for?
Can you review your tank setup with us, such as the type/brand of UVB, supplementation,
& heating?
Perhaps his jaw is weak due to poor calcium absorption, possibly.
When they have a calcium or other nutritional deficiency, it can affect their tongue & their
ability to properly chew or strike at prey, etc.

Tracie

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claudiusx":jupx5lsp said:

If you are dusting regularly, giving more calcium probably isn't the answer. That calcium being absorbed properly is the answer which is why Tracie asked which uvb bulb you use. Can you give us some details on that?
All the calcium in the world wont help much if it's not getting absorbed properly.

How are his activity levels?

-Brandon

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