shed time

Bogathedragon · May 4, 2017

is it usual for a younger beardie to be quite lethargic when shedding? i thought it was but i just wanted to make sure. he is still eating exactly what he normally does, still weighs 135 grams, but i just wanted to be on the safe side, because i am a huge worry wart.

CooperDragon · May 5, 2017

They respond differently so it's hard to say. They also respond differently to different sheds. Sometimes they'll stop eating, sometimes they'll act irritable, lethargy isn't unheard of but I'd keep a close eye on him. It's a good sign that he's still eating though. This may just be his way of dealing with the discomfort of a shed.

Bogathedragon · May 5, 2017

great thanks! i also didnt think about this, but it was a little close to his bed time when i noticed this. i will be sure to keep an eye on him

SHBailey · May 5, 2017

Close to bedtime could have something to do with it too. :sleepy2: Sometimes our beardie zones out a few hours before lights out, and other times he's wide awake at bedtime and doesn't want to settle down. Good to watch him like Cooper says, but don't get too worried unless you see other signs of illness.

Bogathedragon · May 5, 2017

great! thank you for the advice i will be sure to keep watching him. his lights went out before i got home, and he was still awake less lethargic. i think he had a long day yesterday, seeing as one of our cats was in my room. he is acting more like himself now, but in this shed that has started, only half of his head is white/grey colour like before the shed. the back half is what is this color. and he normally sheds all of his head at once. but he has been gaining weight like crazy lol he is just growing growing growing! my friends dragon started as a bigger dragon, but mine started super small. I guess now is the time he is having his growth spurt!

Bogathedragon · May 6, 2017

he has definantly been active :blob5:

i am watching him run around, eat his collards, and drink some water right now!

SHBailey · May 6, 2017

The faster they grow, the faster they outgrow their skin and the more often they have to shed. And sometimes the sheds are symmetrical and sometimes not. Welcome to the wonderful world of bearded dragons... :mrgreen:

At least it sounds like he's having a good day. Eating veggies and drinking water (all by himself? :shock: ) is a very nice accomplishment when you can get it.

Bogathedragon · May 7, 2017

Thank you! his shed is about to come off and he is acting normal now.

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