New Beardie Family

[AHBD]

Were the bsfl moving very much ? Babies are very attracted to movement. Will he eat any greens ? It might still be relocation stress and needs more time to develop more appetite. I can't remember, did you get him at a store or a breeder ?

 

[KarrieRee]

I tried the BSFL today. He was very curious about it. He took a couple pokes at them but didn't end up eating any of them.

Just keep offering them to him - try setting them down right in front of him see if he goes for them

 

[CAYGRAY]

Were the bsfl moving very much ? Babies are very attracted to movement. Will he eat any greens ? It might still be relocation stress and needs more time to develop more appetite. I can't remember, did you get him at a store or a breeder ?

We got him at a store. The BSLF were very active but small. He did try to grab a few but didn't for some reason. He hasn't eaten greens. I have noticed that he will eat critters that are roaming around that got away from us after a little bit but won't eat ones that we drop near him. He found a worm this evening that my son hadn't collected earlier in the day and went after it. I hate to consider letting his food roam around but I almost feel as though he is completely against eating out of a bowl.

 

[AHBD]

Well that's a start. He'll get the hang of it Has he had any hydration ? If not be sure to veryslowly drip water on the end of his nose to let him have a chance to drink. Offer just a little bit of shredded greens like kale, turnip, mustard, arugula, mist them just a little bit.

 

[CAYGRAY]

Well that's a start. He'll get the hang of it Has he had any hydration ? If not be sure to veryslowly drip water on the end of his nose to let him have a chance to drink. Offer just a little bit of shredded greens like kale, turnip, mustard, arugula, mist them just a little bit.

He seems to love water. He actually recognizes the syringe that we use to drip water on his nose. He goes right to it when we show it to him. I can't imagine he is dehydrated. We mist his enclosure and provide him with water directly. The humidity in his enclosure is just right all the time.

 

[AHBD]

That's great, hopefully he'll stay healthy despite being from a pet store.

 

[xp29]

Maybe order some Oxbow critical care (carnivore or omnivore for a baby) you can get it on Amazon. It's useful for hydration and nutrients. Give him a little daily or every other day till he learns to eat better. At least you'll know he is getting some nutrition.

 

[AHBD]

I'd wait on that since he is eating some and getting lots of water.