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    New tank help

    Honestly, you cannot know if you do not measure the uvb level your lamp gives out at how many inches it is away from the animal. A beardie needs between 3 and 4 in the Ferguson zone. I had the same problem and so so glad I invested in a meter. I think everybody should measure the level because...
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    8 month male will only eat butter worms & hornworms

    Hmm, I could try a week with BSFLs. Just ordered some today actually 😁 thank you all for the help!
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    8 month male will only eat butter worms & hornworms

    My concern is, Abraxis is only 7 months old and from what I read, juveniles suppose to get primarily protein still. I am scared that I would do some damage if I take away his main source he is suppose to eat, mainly protein.... does that make sense? I also know, once they are adults, 80% has to...
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    8 month male will only eat butter worms & hornworms

    Thank you for your comment! I really appreciate all the help! I have never heard of "slurry" before!? sounds like a slushie of bugs 🤭 this morning I freshly chopped greens and veggies for colors to attract him and put mealworms in it.... he again ran
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    8 month male will only eat butter worms & hornworms

    LOL yes, it is my first. Trying to do everything right. 😊
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    8 month male will only eat butter worms & hornworms

    That is wonderful! Thank you for the info. Yesterday when i tried greens he saw the bowl and ran the other direction 🤭😔 don't know if I should laugh or cry. But I will definitely try the pollen. Ordered meal worms for first time and will mix them in, too. Desperate for anything to try to get him...
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    8 month male will only eat butter worms & hornworms

    Aww. I hope for the best, of course. Ours lacks calcium and the vet thinks he either has a lesion on his spine or damaged it (because of weak bones) and has a neurological condition now. First, she thought Adenovirus but he doubled in weight in a month and is otherwise pretty active. I think I...
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    8 month male will only eat butter worms & hornworms

    We have the same problem with our beardie. He will not eat salads and only butterworms, roaches, and crickets. He wont eat hornworms (i think because they are green and he thinks its a veggie lol). Anyway, we have him under vet supervision and her instructions were to let him starve for a...
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