Is my baby beardie healthy or too chubby?

Hey, new to reptiles and this little beardie has stolen my heart! I chose him because he was definitely the alpha in his enclosure and is fat and likes to eat also gives the cutest looks! I haven't measured his full length but including tail he's about 8 inches. He eats about 4 or 5 small dubia roaches twice a day and eats really fast! Is he healthy? I'm also trying to get him eating salad but he is a baby and only our second day together. I'll try and attach a picture, he's beautiful. Just calling him a "he" but still not sure about the sex either.

Not too chubby , he looks great and well fed (was the photo after his feed perhaps) and very happy to me.

At his age , the deal is two live bug meals (as many bugs as he wants each feed , given a few at a time) per day, and three live bug meals per day is even better.

Hello,

He looks very healthy & has vibrant colors, too.
I think his weight appears normal for his age. They will have a little round beardie belly
even at that age. He/she may or may not eat greens/veggies for awhile.
Let us know how he is doing or if you have more questions.


Tracie

kingofnobbys":33ywn8ew said:

Not too chubby , he looks great and well fed (was the photo after his feed perhaps) and very happy to me.

At his age , the deal is two live bug meals (as many bugs as he wants each feed , given a few at a time) per day, and three live bug meals per day is even better.

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Thank you so much! Yes, he had eaten about 4 small dubias before this pic was taken. Thank you for the info!!!

Drache613":3fb5nqaw said:

Hello,

He looks very healthy & has vibrant colors, too.
I think his weight appears normal for his age. They will have a little round beardie belly
even at that age. He/she may or may not eat greens/veggies for awhile.
Let us know how he is doing or if you have more questions.


Tracie

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Thanks Tracie! I do have one question, actually. This pic was taken last night right after feeding him 4 small dubias, and I'm pretty positive it was his first time eating dubias. He loved them of course but he hasn't pooped yet and it's morning now. When I fed him small superworms and even crickets, he pooped about an hour after eating! Should I be concerned or is this a normal thing? Thank you so much!!

FancyFrancie13":2t8g6eux said:

Drache613":2t8g6eux said:

Hello,

He looks very healthy & has vibrant colors, too.
I think his weight appears normal for his age. They will have a little round beardie belly
even at that age. He/she may or may not eat greens/veggies for awhile.
Let us know how he is doing or if you have more questions.


Tracie

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Thanks Tracie! I do have one question, actually. This pic was taken last night right after feeding him 4 small dubias, and I'm pretty positive it was his first time eating dubias. He loved them of course but he hasn't pooped yet and it's morning now. When I fed him small superworms and even crickets, he pooped about an hour after eating! Should I be concerned or is this a normal thing? Thank you so much!!

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He might love superworms BUT he's too young to have them included in his diet, much the same reasons as why it's wise to exclude mealworms from a young dragons diet .

I wouldn't worry if he misses a day wrt pooing.