3 weeks ago I got a baby beardie and he’s now almost 3 months at 23.6g, which sounds like it’s on the low end. I’ve been offering dubia roaches but lately he’s been very picky about eating them, only doing so when I tong feed and capping at around 40 a day (won’t eat crickets or hornworms). He won’t eat them from the bowl when he would before - not sure if he’s just spoiled, but trying to out wait him hasn’t worked and I want him to start growing. He doesn’t look very different from when I first got him.
I got a fecal test and the vet said it looked perfect. He poops every day, is in a 4x2x2 zen habitats with a 24” t5 uvb with reflector under the screen which he can get within 9” of. I calcium dust with no d3 3-4 times a week, and with d3 2 times, plus 2 times for vitamins. I thought maybe the temps were low, so I added an 80w deep heat projector alongside his 150w basking bulb, which has his basking spot at 105-110, hot side 80-90, cold side around 75.
He’s been shedding his back and head the past week and I’m not sure if that’s why he’s being difficult, maybe he’s uncomfortable? But from what I’ve googled, babies usually still eat well while shedding. I’ve given him a few baths as well to help with the shedding. Just want to make sure he grows properly and not sure if this is normal!
I got a fecal test and the vet said it looked perfect. He poops every day, is in a 4x2x2 zen habitats with a 24” t5 uvb with reflector under the screen which he can get within 9” of. I calcium dust with no d3 3-4 times a week, and with d3 2 times, plus 2 times for vitamins. I thought maybe the temps were low, so I added an 80w deep heat projector alongside his 150w basking bulb, which has his basking spot at 105-110, hot side 80-90, cold side around 75.
He’s been shedding his back and head the past week and I’m not sure if that’s why he’s being difficult, maybe he’s uncomfortable? But from what I’ve googled, babies usually still eat well while shedding. I’ve given him a few baths as well to help with the shedding. Just want to make sure he grows properly and not sure if this is normal!
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