It's been 3 days, he won't eat!!

[Demonica1610]

Hey everyone,

So I seem to have a slight issue. I just recently rescued an adult, fully grown beardie (named Blade) from a reptile shop. I've had him for about 3 days now and he hasn't eaten at all. His VIV is across the room from my other male dragons VIV. Lil Gunns (my first dragon who is smaller than Blade) has been head-bobbing at Blade. Although Blade doesn't seem to be paying any attention to Lil Gunns, I put some background paper half way up their tanks so they don't get stressed out. However, I can't seem to get Blade to eat a thing. I've tried mealworms, waxworms, crickets and salads with plenty of variety in it. He hasn't touched anything. Lil Gunns is still head-bobbing away but he has eaten, his eating pattern hasn't changed a bit.

How do I get Blade to eat?
I'm worried that he will starve himself to death, is that a possibility? :?

 

[troyncindy]

it's most likely relocation stress, give him a few weeks, if he doesn't start eating then maybe a vet visit wouldn't be a bad idea.

 

[Demonica1610]

Thanks! That's what I thought too. He's probably trying to get use to the new place. I just don't want him starving himself to death.

 

[dexter2012]

HE won't starve...I remember when I got dex he wouldn't eat for 1 week....it is relocation stress. He will come around soon just be patient. Try a warm bath for about 15 min or so he should perk up

Good luck