TheoDragon
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Hi everyone. My baby beardie, Theo, is about 3 months old. He has never been a good eater and we’ve tried everything. Took him to vet and he’s Atadenovirus positive. Vet says this isn’t a death sentence but he will NOT eat on his own. Only thing keeping him alive is the Critical Care. Incidentally we were out of town and he was boarded (kept quarantined from others) and the store owner said he ate 6 dubia roaches for her! I was ecstatic! Now that we’re home, he won’t eat again! Maybe a roach or two a day if we’re lucky. I have tried crickets, dubia, mealworms, superworms, waxworms and hornworm. Nothing. I asked about her husbandry and the only difference is she had an extra UVB light on him (PowerSun AND ReptiSun 10) so I added a PowerSun and still nothing. Here are his details:
20 gallon tank with reptile carpet (so the critters can’t hide)
100w heat lamp + 100w PowerSun UVB/UVA + ReptiSun UVB Hot end is 100-110 F and cool end is 75-80.
Nighttime dark heat lamp
I syringe feed Critical Care twice a day to keep him alive and hydrated. Dab his nose with water droplets.
Vet recommended some supplements and anti-inflammatory meds. But if he doesn’t start eating on his own, should I just say goodbye? I’m heartbroken and will try anything if anyone has any other advice.
20 gallon tank with reptile carpet (so the critters can’t hide)
100w heat lamp + 100w PowerSun UVB/UVA + ReptiSun UVB Hot end is 100-110 F and cool end is 75-80.
Nighttime dark heat lamp
I syringe feed Critical Care twice a day to keep him alive and hydrated. Dab his nose with water droplets.
Vet recommended some supplements and anti-inflammatory meds. But if he doesn’t start eating on his own, should I just say goodbye? I’m heartbroken and will try anything if anyone has any other advice.