my dragon is not eating, moving, and keeping his eyes closed

[1lizardlover1]

Hi, My beardie is not moving, drinking, eating, and keeping his eyes shut. This action happened very sudden and it surprised me. i gave him a bath the day before and fed him the usual. (romaine lettuce, grapes, and carrots.) I fist noticed this behavior in the morning, and he was moving, but not eating, drinking. As the day went on he was getting worse and worse. The behavior now was worse and he wasn't drinking, eating keeping his eyes shut, not moving at ALL.

I don't know if i should bring him to an exotic specialist, or just wait it out.

I'm in desperate need.
PLEASE RESPOND QUICKLY!

 

[KristineM]

Hi there!! So so sorry! What kind of lights are you using?! If the UVB is not a Reptisun 10.0 tub or Arcadia 12% please turn it off.

http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Nutrition.html Appropriate foods!

viewtopic.php?f=34&t=148006 proper lighting found here. (Edited to add this info)

He needs a warm 15 minute soak immediately. You can use a large bowl with a wash cloth under him for grip or offer your finger to hold onto. Water temp should be as if you're bathing an infant. Watch his head accidents happen. Make sure his vent is soaked this is where he absorbs water.

Then:


Answering these questions is very helpful. I think it makes it easier for other's to help.

1. How old is your dragon?

2. How long have you had your dragon?

3. How long is your dragon?

4. What is the sex of your dragon?

5. What size enclosure do you have your dragon in?

6. What type substrate do you have on the bottom of your tank?

7. Do you use UVB lights?

8. If so, Is it a coil, compact, fluorescent tube, or Mercury Vapor bulb?

9. What is the brand name and number of your bulb? Wattage (if MVB)?

10. How old is your UVB bulb?

11. How close can your dragon get to the UVB?

12. Do you use a separate basking bulb? What kind and what is the wattage? Is it a white or colored bulb?

13. What are the basking temps?

14. What is the cool side temp?

15. Do you take the temps with a stick on thermometer, a digital thermometer with a wire and a probe end or a temp gun?

16. Where exactly are you taking your basking temps?

17. Do you use a heat rock or heat pad?

18. What do you feed your dragon? Please be specific.

19. How often do you feed and what time do you feed (morning, afternoon, night)?

20. Do you gutload (feed) your crickets, worms, etc?

21. Do you use vitamin or calcium supplements? What brand(s)? How many days a week do you use each of them?

22. Is your dragon having regular bowel movements (poops)?

23. Do you bath your dragon? How often?

24. Do you mist your dragon or offer water other than in the bath?

25. Have you gotten a vet check and fecal done?

26. Does your dragon share an enclosure with another dragon?


Keep us updated. We're here to help you!

 

[1lizardlover1]

hi, i have really bad news. My bearded dragon just passed away.

 

[Esther19]

I am so sorry for your loss.

 

[KristineM]

Oh no! I am so very sorry for your loss

*hugs*

 

[Goonie]

[Moved from Website Comments to Health]

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I am very sorry to read that your baby passed away.

 

[diamc]

I am so sorry this happened. It is so hard to lose one. If you need someone to talk to, we are here.

 

[1lizardlover1]

Hi, I just bought my bearded dragon and I am wondering why is he waving his arms. Thank you.

 

[diamc]

Hi, so you bought another one? That's good, any idea how old he is?

If you want me to, I could move just your last post to the Introduction forum for just this new beardie, let me know.

Waving of the arms means he is saying "hi" and perhaps feels a little uncomfortable or submissive because of his new home. How's he doing otherwise?

If you could answer the questions that Kristine posted above, we could help you make sure everything is perfect for your new baby.

 

[BeardedDragonCo]

Please be sure to answer all the questions, just start a new thread in the general forum and ask for someone to go over your setup because you want the best for your new baby. This way you can make sure your new dragon doesn't have any problems if there was something wrong with your setup.