Bearded Dragon Sluggish

[DinoGuy515]

I've had my beardie for a few months now, and I've noticed that they're seeming to be more sluggish, they barely move around. When feeding her live bugs she won't eat unless I bring them right up to her. On top of this, she hasn't pooped since Monday I believe. I gave her a bath yesterday but it didn't seem to help. I don't know what to do, whether or not the temperatures or feeding or something is off and she's not healthy.

 

[DinoGuy515]

I've had my beardie for a few months now, and I've noticed that they're seeming to be more sluggish, they barely move around. When feeding her live bugs she won't eat unless I bring them right up to her. On top of this, she hasn't pooped since Monday I believe. I gave her a bath yesterday but it didn't seem to help. I don't know what to do, whether or not the temperatures or feeding or something is off and she's not healthy.

Pictures of her, I also forgot to mention she does this weird “gulping” thing very often.

 

[Beansbanana]

Please go into detail about your temperatures, uvb and diet. That’s how the people on here can help figure out what’s going on

 

[DinoGuy515]

Please go into detail about your temperatures, uvb and diet. That’s how the people on here can help figure out what’s going on

The hot side of the tank is usually around 90-95F, and the cool side is usually around 80F. I don’t know about the specifics of the UVB, I don’t have the box anymore. I feed her 3 times a day, a salad with carrots and collard greens in the morning, zilla omnivore mix midday, and recently black soldier fly larvae at night.

 

[Beansbanana]

The UVB is very important to digestion and their overall health so you may want to get a new one. they need to be replaced every 6 to 12 months depending on the brand and type. Is it a tube or a coil? @KarrieRee Is great at helping with lighting and UVB.

 

[KarrieRee]

The hot side of the tank is usually around 90-95F, and the cool side is usually around 80F. I don’t know about the specifics of the UVB, I don’t have the box anymore. I feed her 3 times a day, a salad with carrots and collard greens in the morning, zilla omnivore mix midday, and recently black soldier fly larvae at night.

Please look on the UVB bulb is it a tube fixture or a coil? Your basking temps how are you taking them?

 

[DinoGuy515]

I believe this is what I use, or something very similar Zoo Med ReptiSun Compact Fluorescent (10.0 UVB)_LQ Amazon.com
I’ve had her since October, so it is almost time to renew the UVB

 

[DinoGuy515]

Please look on the UVB bulb is it a tube fixture or a coil? Your basking temps how are you taking them?

Planning on getting a temperature gun soon, for now I just have a stick on thermometer on both sides, which I know isn’t super accurate

 

[KarrieRee]

Planning on getting a temperature gun soon, for now I just have a stick on thermometer on both sides, which I know isn’t super accurate

Please get 2 digital probe thermometers one for the basking side one for the cool side - please tell me what UVB your using - this can be a cause for the sluggish behavior--- never mind please do not get another coil UVB ----- you need a long tube fixture 24" for a 40+ gallon tank -
this comes w / a 5.0 bulb you want a 10.0 bulb 22"

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Please get this ordered as soon as you can -- your dragon is not getting enough UVB - when you get it please post back on here so we can help you get it placed for your tank - it will depend on your screen on the tank

 

[smaugthebeardie3756]

I believe this is what I use, or something very similar Zoo Med ReptiSun Compact Fluorescent (10.0 UVB)_LQ Amazon.com
I’ve had her since October, so it is almost time to renew the UVB

You definitely want to get a tube fixture. Compacts/coils like this are notorious for inadequate UVB which would definitely be a cause for the sluggish behavior and not wanting to eat.

 

[DinoGuy515]

I’ll get right on that, hopefully I can get it within the next few days. I’ll update if anything happens

 

[DinoGuy515]

I’ve got the light in place, it basically covers the whole back of the tank.

 

[DinoGuy515]

I’ve got the light in place, it basically covers the whole back of the tank.

Also, she’s pooped twice today!! She seems to be getting back to normal

 

[Laura Kathryn]

I've had my beardie for a few months now, and I've noticed that they're seeming to be more sluggish, they barely move around. When feeding her live bugs she won't eat unless I bring them right up to her. On top of this, she hasn't pooped since Monday I believe. I gave her a bath yesterday but it didn't seem to help. I don't know what to do, whether or not the temperatures or feeding or something is off and she's not healthy.

This happened to my girl as well . P.S. I've always had adult rescues. So last spring, I got a hatchling
At like 6 months old she was acting just like this . Got her to the vet( healthy visit and was preparing to go in her deep sleep to brumate. I was told to keep her awake ,and in the bath a lot . Pass any feces, she finally did . And has now been fast asleep since the begining of Nov. 2021. Go get a check up it's not expensive. Peace of mind . Keep us posted. Do not force her to eat.