New to Bearded Dragons!

[TubaMan6450]

Hi All,

I have been reading the board here recently doing research for my first bearded dragon experience!

Just thought I would introduce myself, and Fafner, the newest member of our little clan. We have him in a 40"x18"x18" terrarium with all the necessary heating/lighting equipment, and he is basking on his log as I am posting this!

He is getting used to his new living space, and he seems to like it so far. He is very active, and LOVES to eat his crickets!

Sorry for the poor quality picture. I am looking forward to learning all about him and bearded dragons in general!

 

[reptilemaster]

Hello and welcome to the site :wave:

your little guy is very cute I hope you have fun with him.

 

[thegreybush]

Welcome to the board! Beardies are an adventure. You can pretty much find the answer to any dilemma you have here. If nobody knows the answer, we won't bs you. We'll send you to the vet.

 

[ZeusAlmighty]

Welcome to the forums! If you have any questions feel free to ask

 

[TubaMan6450]

Thanks for the nice responses!

Fafner ate 12 crickets yesterday, but when I tried to feed him this morning he didn't really show much interest. Is it normal for beardies to pass up on food from time to time? Just making sure I am doing everything appropriately. Also he hasn't touched any of his collard greens (but I read that that is pretty normal). Let me know if there is anything I can do to help out his feeding habits.

Thanks in advance for any advice!

 

[ZeusAlmighty]

Yes this is pretty normal. If Zeus isn't hungry the crickets will even crawl on him. He doesn't seem to mind until he gets a little hungry!

 

[TubaMan6450]

No luck on the evening feed either. I'm going to let him relax and try again in the morning. Are there particular times of day that beardies are actively ready for feeding? Or just whenever? I was gone to work for the day, and as far as I can tell he didn't touch any of the veggies either.

I gave him his first bath with warm water around lunch, and he seemed to like it. That's the first time I have actually seen him drink water too!

Just want to make sure he is eating like he should, so anymore helpful hints are greatly appreciated!

 

[ZeusAlmighty]

That time should be ok as long as his lights are on. I feed three times a day when they are that young.

 

[LoveMyHarper]

Cute baby I look forward to seeing how he changes! I think that's the fun part on here is seeing how they change overtime. Beardies are so cool that way. Sounds like your little guy is spoiled already.

 

[Static]

welcome and congrats on the beardie ,my baibies go through those stages were one day they eat more then usual and then dont eat for a day ,but i still feed them every day twice a day if they eat or not .