Sick babies

Pogonabarbata · Mar 24, 2017

Hi, i have two baby eastern Beardies. One i bout 3 weeks before the other. The second i bout 3 weeks ago. Both were thriving till 2 weeks ago. They have basically stopped eating and look really worn out. Now the older one who seems im slight better condition has 4 dark patches developed on the underside of his chest.
3 foot exo terra tank, they were on sand with logs but now just on newspaper. Basking spot 105f and uvb is good.
Does this sound like a parasite or adenovirus ?

AHBD · Mar 25, 2017

Are you must be in Australia ? Where did you get them ? I know that there are very few Barbata anywhere in private collections outside of Australia. If you got them from a breeder, have you contacted them ?

What exactly were you feeding them, what size insects ?
There's no way to tell what's wrong without seeing a good reptile vet, it may be parasites. Can you list your exact type + brand of lights you are using and post pics [including close ups of the babies + the patches on the belly [ which may be uneven shed or may be fungal ] Here's how to post pics :

https://www.beardeddragon.org/useruploads/ Then use the XIMG to attach pics

kingofnobbys · Mar 25, 2017

How old are they now ?

How much does each weigh ?

What exact lighting you have ? for basking light ? for UV (A and B) ?
What is the time the lights are turned on ? and off ?

What size feeder insects are you buying for them ? How often are you feeding them (EACH) per day ?

I expect there is a bit of difference in their sizes, I think this may be , at least in part , a dominance issue . Try separating them .

Been pretty horrible weather for most the month of March in much of Australia , where are you located ( your town ).

eigile · Mar 25, 2017

by baby dragon beard turned black shes not eating ,but active , in the morning she pooped .but in middle of the day she looked like shes trying to poop but nothing what to do? whats wrong?

Drache613 · Mar 25, 2017

Hello,

I agree, it is likely an issue of dominance which is common. Are they siblings?
Can you review your tank setup such as the size of the tank, temperatures, substrate, UVB lighting, supplementation & foods given so we can be sure it's all correct please.
If you have any pictures, that would be helpful, too.

Tracie

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