eating habits....

[IggysMom]

My cousin only fed the bearded dragon crickets prior to my taking over. She is about 3 yrs old, I got her to eat meal worms... but still not having any luck with salad. I have tried chopped fresh spiich leaves and chopped carrots, she has no interest at all. I have been trying for over a month, everyday, I even tried spoon feeding her and she will not take that anymore either. Any suggestions?

Also, how long does it take for them to shed? She is taking over a week now. And still her back and tail are barely starting. I do give her bath time and spray her....

Thanks for your time everyone!!

 

[gulfbrzdawn]

Hello,

Maybe you could try some different veggies. The spinach and carrots are foods you only want to feed your beardie on occassion. Here is a list of good foods to feed(mustard and collard greens are really good staole veggies) http://www.beautifuldragons.503xtreme.com/Nutrition.html
Alot of beardies love squash also...my girl loves butternut squash shredded raw on her greens(of course peel off the rind/skin of the squash first)

As far as shedding goes...don't worry...it could take a while(especially in the older bd's). Have you tried giving her bathes? It will help ease the shed, keep her hydrated and relieve discomfort.

Hope this helps

Dawn

EDIT: *hits forehead with palm of hand*....sorry, just noticed you give baths.

 

[herpfreak]

I agree with Dawn; your best bet is to try some different things. That is a great website.

 

[IggysMom]

Thank you so much, I tried some Kale and she is eating it and seems to love it. I am going to try to add a few things this wk when I go to the store.

Shedding... yeah I have tried baths and everything, she now has a small spot on her back that has shed but nothing else. That is the problem, I really and truely dont know how old she actually is...

Thank you so much for your advise, I love this site!!!

Thank you

 

[herpfreak]

Great news! I reccommend butternut squash, too. It can make their poo a bit runny for a while, but they get used to it.

As for the shed, don't worry about it. It may take a while for her to get it all off. Do not pull or tear at it; that can seriously hurt her. If you are worried, you can get a baby toothbrush, or an old, worn toothbrush with softened bristles (disinfected) and gently scrub her while she is in the bath. Stay away from her face.

 

[IggysMom]

You have all helped me sooo much, thank you from Iggy and I both!! She is eating more veggies and almost completely shed Thank you a million...
Iggy's Mom