So the baby beardie I rescued about 3 weeks ago has started eating for me, just not the amounts that should be normal for a baby her size. She definitely was malnourished and dehydrated when I got her and I’m thinking maybe she needs time to adjust to the quantities of food i’m offering her vs. what her old owner offered on a daily basis. So far I’ve been giving her mainly large Sympton BSFL, small crickets, cut up canned silkworm pupae, dubia roaches, and mustard greens, bok choy, and carrots (everything but the BSFL are dusted with calcium
) Right now I have her in a 20 gallon long with a basking spot with temps from 105-115 degrees, a UVB fixture with a brand new bulb, grapewood, a reptile hammock, two caves, and some faux greenery. The cool side of the tank is about 85-90 and the ambient temp is around 90. I was hoping for some tips on food suggestions for her as she has a pretty weak jaw and I want to make sure she is chewing her food enough. So far the dubias, extra small crickets, and silkworms seem to be the easiest for her to get down. With that being said, is it ok to use canned bugs in addition to fresh bugs while she works on her jaw strength? Right now i’ve only tried the Can o’ Silkworms from ZooMed as they have a high protein/moisture percentage with low fat content. The texture is akin to a canned cat food, which makes it easier for her to eat without having to chew so much. If anyone has any recommendations or tips please let me know and as always thank you so much for your help!
