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Sorry if this has already been mentioned, but it is usually best not to force feed - they have a lot slower metabolisms than an equivalent size mammal, and so can go longer without food before they will start to lose condition. As well, when they are so small it is easy to stress of injure...

Glad to hear!

As long as he is eating and doing other normal dragon things maybe give it some time before you make a decision - if he is in a lot of pain or distress chances are he wouldn't have an appetite

Glad to hear things turned out well! Your dragon is lucky to have such a dedicated owner. I don't know if it has been mentioned, but a possible way to prevent future prolapses is to give daily soaks (10-15 minutes) - this keeps the dragon hydrated, and keeps the urates nice and soft (and...

Have you tried offering different worms? Butterworms have an appetizing colour and aroma, and may entice him to eat.

Many cleaning solutions due leave residues, probably the best thing to use is a dilute (50:1) bleach solution - it disinfects, and if you rinse afterwards and leave it to dry for a few hours there should be no harmful residues/fumes.

I highly recommend to anybody who is interested to read 'The Lizard King' - it will give you a whole new perspective on reptile keeping. I honestly think that anyone who wants to own an exotic should need to apply for a permit, which they could only get after passing a husbandry test. I think...

I gotta say, I don't entirely disagree with the ASPCA - I've seen so many exotics suffer horribly at the hands of their owners. For every Bearded dragon owner that buys the proper equipment/feed/veterinary services and has put in the effort to educate themselves about the biology of these...

Hmm just a thought, but I've heard some pesticides can produce violent seizing if consumed in high enough doses - seems unlikely, but maybe you could try buying organic? Also, is it possible that your sick beardie could have been exposed to something your healthy beardie wasn't?

If you look closely at a claw, you can see the quik (part that will bleed and hurt if cut) - give this at least a few milimeters berth. I usually cut my beardie's nails after their bath as well, my logic is the nail may be a little softer and will be less likely to splinter.

From what I've read, you should wake them up every few days to give the a soak. This is because in the wild they burrow underground where the soil is fairly moist, which prevents then from dehydrating too quickly. Since they can't do this in captivity, their owners need to find other ways of...

To me, that looks like it could possibly just be some skin ready to shed. If you are worried that it is not, you could try treating the area with betadine (just swab some on the affected area). Also, try to keep the humidity low and maintain good basking temperatures. If he keeps eating well...

If you or anyone else has ever handled him roughly or hurt him, even accidentally or unknowingly, he will not want to be picked up. Maybe start by just putting your hand in the far corner of his tank, and just let him get used to your hand. You can maybe also put on gloves and lift him out and...

If he has had these spots for 6 months and is eating, pooping, and doing well, I wouldn't be too concerned. Just keep an eye on him to see if the spots get bigger or if he loses his appetite.

My beardie looooves swimming! When you let your beardie swim, just be sure to supervise !