My beardie has been a lovely little guy but over the past year he has really, really slowed down.
A couple of months ago we upgraded his vivarium size, varied his enclosure, and tried giving him more variety of bugs as he was going off the ones we usually have him. He's always had fresh salad and veggies available.
This seemed to help for a while, he perked up and began exploring. However he's gone back to his old ways. He turns his nose up at most food now, he likes mealworms/morio worms, he'll eat locusts with assistance, and refuses most veg and salad except carrots and peppers usually.
We don't have any reptile vets nearby. Is this normal for a beardie of his age? How can I increase his energy levels? Should I up the amount of calcium intake?
A couple of months ago we upgraded his vivarium size, varied his enclosure, and tried giving him more variety of bugs as he was going off the ones we usually have him. He's always had fresh salad and veggies available.
This seemed to help for a while, he perked up and began exploring. However he's gone back to his old ways. He turns his nose up at most food now, he likes mealworms/morio worms, he'll eat locusts with assistance, and refuses most veg and salad except carrots and peppers usually.
We don't have any reptile vets nearby. Is this normal for a beardie of his age? How can I increase his energy levels? Should I up the amount of calcium intake?
Was he acting this way before you put him in the new enclosure because relocation stress can affect them at any age when they're moved to a new home. Still, his age is the likely reason and sadly at some point they can begin to display these symptoms. Just keep him as comfortable as possible. Make sure his lighting + heat are all on point to give him the best " climate " as he declines. Best wishes to you.
