I fed my new Beardies Mealworms. Help!

[ScottishGuy29]

Hi guys,

I recently purchased my first 2 bearded dragons a week ago, they are aroung 4-5 inches in length, just babies. I went to the pet shop and they had no small crickets left, the lady told me to use meal worms, which i did. I now realise this was a mistake from reading the forums.

I fed them 2 each which they gulped down, I am now very worried. I obviously won't be feeding them anymore, but are my Beardies in immediate danger? Is there anything I can do? I have only had them a week but I love the little guys already, so full of character.

I would just like to say what a great site, I have just joined and I'm sure with the help of this site my fiance and me can be good beardie parents

Please help guys!

From a worried Scotsman

 

[Ranchero]

How big were they? He might not eat this evening or even in the morning as that is what happened to mine at that age but he bounced back the next day.

 

[ScottishGuy29]

The Mealworms were around 3/4 of inch long, not very thick. I dunno how big they get so I can't relate to other mealworms

 

[Ranchero]

How many did they get? If it was a few that size shouldnt be an issue just dont give them to them anymore. Probably wouldnt hurt to bath them tonight

 

[ScottishGuy29]

Only 2 each. Would that be an issue? I haven't bathed them yet, will I do in neck hieght water? is a sink fine? Must the water be warm?

So many questions! lol

Thank you very much for your help

 

[randommonks]

No your beardies are in no danger whatsoever from you feeding them 2 mealworms. Plenty of people (breeders included) use mealworms as a staple for their dragons and no harm comes to them from the mealies. There are better feeders out there for them, however, which I'm sure you've found. I've fed my big guy, Darwin, mealies at treats (about 5 once a week or so) when he was a baby and he's no worse for wear.

Bathe them in water no deeper than their back (I normally have just deep enough to cover their tail) and test warm water on the inside of your wrist. It should be warm not hot.

 

[ScottishGuy29]

Thanks so much guys, I feel at ease now.

I will still keep an eye on them and give them a bath tomorrow, it's late now (I live in africa) and the little guys are asleep.

 

[ScottishGuy29]

Oh and their names are Haggis and Tatties!


It's a Scottish delicacy lol

 

[Spikey92]

Incase they are impacted (you dont see poop in the next few days) you can try canned non spiced pumpkin, baby prunes or olive-/ mineraloil. That will make them go
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