Bearded dragon very lethargic, not eating and pooping

[TheMailSquirrel]

So my ~7 month old bearded dragon is always hiding in his hide, he doesn't eat and he poops around 1 times a week, he's been like this for around 2 weeks, he's eaten a few times this week but idk whats wrong. His basking is 107f measured by a digital thermometer, uvb is reptisun 10.0 fluorescent light, his cool side is 75f and his warm side is 85f. What's wrong?

 

[TheMailSquirrel]

Pictufe of his enclosure.

http://imgur.com/IBfMNPE

 

[Mysty]

Maybe get a feacal done? Could have parasites causing lack of appetite.

 

[TheMailSquirrel]

Maybe get a feacal done? Could have parasites causing lack of appetite.

How could he get parasites? I haven't brought him outside. I've inly been goving him crickets from my petstore.

 

[CooperDragon]

How has the weather been? Sometimes poor weather or fronts moving through can cause them to bunker down a bit. How long do you have his lights on during the day?

 

[YoursTruly]

To answer your question about parasites--they have them living within them naturally, much like we have good bacteria within our gut. However, if lighting, heat, or supplementation is off in any way, the amount of parasites in their bellies can increase. They can also get them from feeder insects. I agree with Mysty that you should get a sample of his poo and meet with a good reptile veterinarian.

 

[BeardieLover232]

maybe your dragon is bored. try to take him out and let him walk around your room! get some roam time!

 

[TheMailSquirrel]

To answer your question about parasites--they have them living within them naturally, much like we have good bacteria within our gut. However, if lighting, heat, or supplementation is off in any way, the amount of parasites in their bellies can increase. They can also get them from feeder insects. I agree with Mysty that you should get a sample of his poo and meet with a good reptile veterinarian.

I will thank you.

 

[TheMailSquirrel]

How has the weather been? Sometimes poor weather or fronts moving through can cause them to bunker down a bit. How long do you have his lights on during the day?

It's been sunny for the past few weeks with an exemption woth a few rainy days, his light are on from 7 am to 8 pm

 

[TheMailSquirrel]

To answer your question about parasites--they have them living within them naturally, much like we have good bacteria within our gut. However, if lighting, heat, or supplementation is off in any way, the amount of parasites in their bellies can increase. They can also get them from feeder insects. I agree with Mysty that you should get a sample of his poo and meet with a good reptile veterinarian.

Thank you I will.

 

[YoursTruly]

Anytime! Keep us updated on his condition

 

[TheMailSquirrel]

Anytime! Keep us updated on his condition

I took him out of his enclosure for like an hour he was running around exploring and he pooped on me then he ate 10 crickets, now he's in his hut again. Could he be bored?

 

[BeardieLover232]

Anytime! Keep us updated on his condition

I took him out of his enclosure for like an hour he was running around exploring and he pooped on me then he ate 10 crickets, now he's in his hut again. Could he be bored?

i think he was bored, i don't blame them being a tank for to long

 

[kingofnobbys]

How has the weather been? Sometimes poor weather or fronts moving through can cause them to bunker down a bit. How long do you have his lights on during the day?

It's been sunny for the past few weeks with an exemption woth a few rainy days, his light are on from 7 am to 8 pm

What season is it where you live (spring ? or autumn ?) ?

13 hrs is way too short , I recommend nudging this up 2 - 3 hours per day.

Can you tell us what his UV source is and how old it is ?
ie
is it a compact (brand ? wattage and %UVB and how is it mounted and how far from his basking spot) ?
is it a tube (T8 or T5 ? %UVB and brand ? how is mounted and how from his basking spot)?
Is the UV source sitting ontop of a mesh lid ?
is it a MVB , and is it sitting on top of a mesh lid ?

 

[kingofnobbys]

Anytime! Keep us updated on his condition

I took him out of his enclosure for like an hour he was running around exploring and he pooped on me then he ate 10 crickets, now he's in his hut again. Could he be bored?

i think he was bored, i don't blame them being a tank for to long

I agree .... they do get bored, all mine demand time out and they all demand their mummy and daddy snuggles too.

When I had 6 lizards ( 3 skinks (Wriggles, George & Mildred) + 3 beardies (Rex , Peppa and Toothless) I was spread pretty thin (snuggles wise....always in demand (by the lizards).