Help my bearded dragon!!

MyBearded · Jul 21, 2017

Hi this is the first question here.

I got my bearded dragon about 3 weeks ago.

He used to eat a lot of crickets(about crickets per day)

But recently he just eats 6 crickets(or some silky worms) he is about 3~4 month old

I have the Powersun and Exo-terra Sand mat and set the temperature properly based on the guide line.
I also dust Repcal calcium and multi vitamin.

He poops regularly and his looks healthy.

Actually he does not eat veggies a lot... but does eat a little.

could u please help me

PrettyinPurple · Jul 22, 2017

It's actually normal for younger bearded dragons to not eat veggies, so I wouldn't worry about that too much. Keep offering them and they'll eventually get used to them and eat them as they get older.
What UVB are you using? Lack of or incorrect UVB can easily affect a beardie's eating patterns and digestion.
Are they getting ready to shed? This can irritate them sometimes and not make them as hungry for a little.
Maybe their thirsty? Also, I know you said the heat was set up properly but what are the temperature zones? If they're not warm enough sometimes they don't digest things as quickly.

MyBearded · Jul 22, 2017

As I mentioned, I have the Power sun, which emits UVB, UVA, and heat, and I know the Power sun is a proper UVB source.

The temperature is 27C(cool zone) 38C(Basking zone)

I can pretty be sure that his basking zone is hot enough

because when he is in the hot zone, he often opens his mounth, which means his body temperature is a bit high.

And he is not nsheeding

Drache613 · Jul 22, 2017

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Drache613 · Jul 22, 2017

Hello,

What are you using to measure the temperatures, a digital probe type of thermometer or a temp gun?
The temperatures sound fine, as long as they are being measured correctly. What sized tank are
you keeping him in?
The Powersun is an ok bulb, it does emit UVB along with UVA & heat. How close is it to him & what
wattage is it?
Is he possibly getting ready to shed?
Sometimes they do vary the amounts that they eat, especially if they are getting ready to shed.

Tracie

MyBearded · Jul 22, 2017

Hi

His terrarium is 40 gallon (90 45 45) and the power sun is 100 wattage.

His basking zone is 9 inches away from the bulb.

I'm using the Exo terra digital thermometer

And I think he is not getting ready to shed beause he shedded about 1week ago.

kingofnobbys · Jul 22, 2017

you mentioned silkworms .... how big are they ?

A medium sized silkworm will be about 2in long and is a lot of protein cf a medium sized cricket
A 30mm long silkworm is 0.5g = 2-3 medium crickets (12x MED = 3g)
A 40mm long silkworm is 1.3g = 5-6 medium crickets
a 2 inch long silkworm is 1.8g
a large silkworm about 3in is 2.3g = 8 - 10 medium crickets

travisgould · Jul 23, 2017

Wthout undermining anything posted above, I would just like to mention that as long as he is still getting some food in and supplements, then as long as his weight continues to go up and does not stall out for a long period or start to decline then he is fine. From my experience their appetite can fluctuate due to numerous factors, ranging from relocation, new viv furniture, change in food, temps, mood. These are very finnicky creatures who enjoy their routine and seem to enjoy causing worry amongst new owners (myself included). For reference, my beardie has had the exact same fluctuations many times, yet he is now 19 inches long and 405 grams and counting, at 8 months old. Fit as a fiddle.

MyBearded · Jul 23, 2017

Thank everyone.

He finally ate about 20 crickets and some worms today.

I think he was just full or for somereasons just didn't eat.

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