Feeding my new Beardie?

[Sinya]

Alright so I've looked through a couple of threads here but they don't really seem to answer my questions, please help!

I purchased a bearded dragon on Sunday (2 days ago) and have since moved him into his tank. He seems to be adjusting well but doesn't have that big of an appetite. His tank at PETCO, where I got him, only had mealworms in a food dish although they assured me that they fed them crickets as well. Although I did not see him eat the crickets, they all disappear whenever I leave the room but he won't touch the mealworms. I only offered a few, since I read that they are a ltitle fatty. But he won't eat them at all! I assumed he did since they were out at the pet store but he doesn't. I've been researching different things to feed him and am a little confused.

Is it okay to feed him yogurt? (It sounds weird to me but I've seen it on different sites)
Cucumbers?
Cantelope? (I've read that melon is good and they are partial to orange)
Pineapple?
Snow Peas/Snap Peas?
Green Beans? (Cooked or uncooked??)

I would guess he is about 2 months old, he is about 6 1/2" long snout to tail. I say he but I don't really know. He has bright orange along his back and almost a snow-leopard pattern on his stomach. Don't know if that helps, but thought I would put it. Thanks for any help!

 

[brittani299]

Please dont feed meal worms!!!!!!!!!!!!! They cause impaction. I know from experience. They tell you too but dont. Feed crickets and collard greens, mustard greens, or turnip greens. Feed as many crickets as he can eat in 15 min time span. The crickets should only be as large as the space between your beardies eyes.

 

[brittani299]

Can you post your tank setup too? That would be helpful

 

[snazzyglasses]

There's also a ton of foods on this list, I call it the "beardie nutrition bible" lol http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Nutrition.html
A bit of yogurt is fine, but it will need to be soy yogurt because beardies can't digest dairy very well. The probiotics in the yogurt will be good for his little tummy, especially during a stressful time like moving to a new place!

 

[Sinya]

Hey guys thank you! His crickets are the right size and I have removed the mealworms. However, I think his lack of eating is due to a calcium deficiency. I know the lighting in the petstore was a little wonky and he might not have been getting enough UVB. I have an appointment scheduled for tomorrow to see whats up. Thanks for your advice tho!

Unfortuantely I do not have a camera atm (my last one got stolen at an amusement park while I was on a ride ) But I will be ordering a new one soon so hopefully I can share pictures ASAP