Lost appetite / winter?

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sever555

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Hello fellas!
My dragon is 6 months old and the last week he has lost lot of appetite on insects. He was ok eating frenzy before on dubias but now only eats about 3 to 4 super worms and almost completely refusing dubias. I've read that these months brumation comes. He is active in enclosure. Lightings and temps are fine. Also, he has been having a face shed this week. I don't know if it's the shed or brumation kicking in, but I'm concerned that he is too young to eat so little now that he is growing.
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Hi there, it's probably a combination of factors . He was a huge eater so if they grow quickly then they can suddenly lose interest in big feedings for a while. Factor in that it IS brumation time for many and also that he's shedding. Is he a big boy ? Post a few pics of him. Superworms can also get them a little spoiled + picky as well. Nothing sounds worrisome though, all normal behavior.
 
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AHBD":1ip9idqb said:
Hi there, it's probably a combination of factors . He was a huge eater so if they grow quickly then they can suddenly lose interest in big feedings for a while. Factor in that it IS brumation time for many and also that he's shedding. Is he a big boy ? Post a few pics of him. Superworms can also get them a little spoiled + picky as well. Nothing sounds worrisome though, all normal behavior.
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6 months old, 15.7 inch length and 350gr weight.
Hope he is all good, thanks for your time buddy
 
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Oh yeah, he's very well fed and actually slightly overweight. You can reduce the insect feedings for him now so to lessen the chance of gout and other health problems coming on as a young adult. Many people see pics of dragons that are overweight and think it's normal but it's really better for them not to look like mini tegus. :) He's beautiful though !
 
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sever555

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Alright thanks! So guess he is doing fine ? I'll wait to see how much he eats the next days. He ate only some greens today.
 
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Cazz

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He's a bruiser. ?. Definitely a bit overweight. A little less food isn't going to hurt him. The previous responses are dead on. He's gonna be fine.
 
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