I have inherited my younger brother's Pygmy Bearded Dragon. My brother passed away last year and we gave Stumpy to a friend to care for. He is now in my care and seems pretty skinny. Had him 2 days.
I have him in a temporary tank as i wasnt expecting on taking him. No lights yet but are getting them asap.
Feeding him crickets with calcium powder and bought meal worms.
Anything else i can do to get him back upto weight quicker?
Hi Mandy, I'm sorry to hear about your brother. Do you know where he got the dragon ? Anyway, just feed it regular meals and it should gain weight on it's own. Don't be in a hurry or try to stuff it, that can be harmful. If you say that it is eating, that is a good sign. Take it easy to be sure he can handle the protein [ too much too soon can shock the kidneys ] Offer hydration via syringe or spray bottle, dripping gently on the nose.
My brother got him from a breeder but u sure of age maybe 2-4 years.
Have been feeding crickets and meal worms. Trying kale, apple and blueberrries. Hasnt touched them yet. Water in a shallow bowl and also using a dropper on his nose.
Got a tank with UVB basking light and a seperate UVA light. He is gaping so guessing he is happy.