MaddieHolt12":3oniajjo said:Dexter has lost about 7 grams since coming to me. But with that in mind, I have been putting pureed veggies on the tip of his nose to get a little substance in him. He licks some then will rub his head on the ground to remove the rest. In addition to that, he has been offered superworms, mealworms, crickets, butter worms, phoenix worms, dubias, and all of his favorite veggies. (which includes kale, collar greens, bell pepper, carrot, and a variety of squash)...... In the past, I have owned rabbits. When one passed, the other would go into a deep depression which could be fatal. I'm aware that there is a difference between the species, but that is my only reasoning behind his unusual behavior. I think I will reach out to a local reptile vet tomorrow, but I am not 100% sure what they can do. Thank You again for your quick response and willingness to include your input! I am lost for words, and want the best for the little guy.
AHBD":1lw9ireh said:Hi there.....he is a healthy + good looking boy.Some dragons are attached to a tank mate and can seem quite down after separation. It's also quite common for any dragon to have a bout of relocation stress after any move to a new home. It's probably best to let him settle in and not stress him more with a vet visit. Losing 7 grams is totally a negligible amount....they can lose 25 after a large b.m.
Just let him settle in and he should do fine after a while. You might also see a change of behavior with a changing of the seasons....that can be a factor as well.
kingofnobbys":5eajui5d said:MaddieHolt12":5eajui5d said:Dexter has lost about 7 grams since coming to me. But with that in mind, I have been putting pureed veggies on the tip of his nose to get a little substance in him. He licks some then will rub his head on the ground to remove the rest. In addition to that, he has been offered superworms, mealworms, crickets, butter worms, phoenix worms, dubias, and all of his favorite veggies. (which includes kale, collar greens, bell pepper, carrot, and a variety of squash)...... In the past, I have owned rabbits. When one passed, the other would go into a deep depression which could be fatal. I'm aware that there is a difference between the species, but that is my only reasoning behind his unusual behavior. I think I will reach out to a local reptile vet tomorrow, but I am not 100% sure what they can do. Thank You again for your quick response and willingness to include your input! I am lost for words, and want the best for the little guy.
They do miss their companions , when Puff died , Rex and Wriggles became uber clingy and we gave them lots of extra cuddles , and the BTs kept looking for him , then when Wriggles died of old age , Rex and the new babies (Peppa and Toothless) all were showing they missed their little skinky friend as were George and Mildred (our two old BTs).
Then when Rex died , our boy (Toothless) kept looking for her and Peppa became even more smoogy.
They all missed the passing of members of the lizard tribe in their own way , but all adjusted even if it took a few months each time for each of them.
There's a lot more going on their heads than even most keepers give them credit for.
You could ask the old owner for something from the old shared viv and place in the new viv so he can smell his old companion for a while adjusting.
7 grams if insignificant for a full grown adult beardie who might be up to 700g or more, my Peppa is 730g and she's only 18 months old.
He can easily loose 7g in a single poo , likely a lot more (more like 15-20g).
Give him lots of attention and cuddles and lot's exploring time (free ranging in the house), maybe buy or make a knitted stuffed buddy (there are ladies on Etsy who will make these to order very cheaply) or a lizard shaped toy for him as his new buddy.
I think he''ll adjust , it might take a month or two, but he'll be just fine.
MaddieHolt12":2sacr3z4 said:kingofnobbys":2sacr3z4 said:MaddieHolt12":2sacr3z4 said:Dexter has lost about 7 grams since coming to me. But with that in mind, I have been putting pureed veggies on the tip of his nose to get a little substance in him. He licks some then will rub his head on the ground to remove the rest. In addition to that, he has been offered superworms, mealworms, crickets, butter worms, phoenix worms, dubias, and all of his favorite veggies. (which includes kale, collar greens, bell pepper, carrot, and a variety of squash)...... In the past, I have owned rabbits. When one passed, the other would go into a deep depression which could be fatal. I'm aware that there is a difference between the species, but that is my only reasoning behind his unusual behavior. I think I will reach out to a local reptile vet tomorrow, but I am not 100% sure what they can do. Thank You again for your quick response and willingness to include your input! I am lost for words, and want the best for the little guy.
They do miss their companions , when Puff died , Rex and Wriggles became uber clingy and we gave them lots of extra cuddles , and the BTs kept looking for him , then when Wriggles died of old age , Rex and the new babies (Peppa and Toothless) all were showing they missed their little skinky friend as were George and Mildred (our two old BTs).
Then when Rex died , our boy (Toothless) kept looking for her and Peppa became even more smoogy.
They all missed the passing of members of the lizard tribe in their own way , but all adjusted even if it took a few months each time for each of them.
There's a lot more going on their heads than even most keepers give them credit for.
You could ask the old owner for something from the old shared viv and place in the new viv so he can smell his old companion for a while adjusting.
7 grams if insignificant for a full grown adult beardie who might be up to 700g or more, my Peppa is 730g and she's only 18 months old.
He can easily loose 7g in a single poo , likely a lot more (more like 15-20g).
Give him lots of attention and cuddles and lot's exploring time (free ranging in the house), maybe buy or make a knitted stuffed buddy (there are ladies on Etsy who will make these to order very cheaply) or a lizard shaped toy for him as his new buddy.
I think he''ll adjust , it might take a month or two, but he'll be just fine.
Thank You so much for your response and recommendations. It gives me a little peace to know that he could have lost more weight. But with that in mind, He is currently using the same food bowls and box from his previous living situation. Considering you have had a similar situation, would you say that your reptiles benefited from having a "neighbor". While this is my last resort, the thought is still in the back of my mind. I am totally running out of ideas. This friday marks six weeks since receiving him....
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