question regarding baby weight gain

[Debbienflorida]

My baby beardie is about 13 weeks old. His last weigh-in was Dec 3rd and he weighed 16 grams. The one before that was Oct 29th and he weighed 10 grams. He looks good and eats a variety of foods, crickets, supers and PWs. He isn't crazy about his fruits and veggies yet but from what I have read the insects are more important at this age anyway. He doesn't make a pig of himself but he does eat everytime food is offered- 3-4 times a day. He is in a bath several times a week and spritzed daily and licks up some water everytime. He just shed 12/3 also. I was just wondering if this was a normal growth rate weight-wise? He is very active and is in a 10 gal right now with a reptisun 5.0 and a basking light. He can be held but being a baby is still a little jumpy and fast so I must be careful. Also, he is on Repti carpet

 

[peera]

He does seem a little on the light side, but it's hard to say, all dragons grow at different rates... He's way to small for supers, they shouldn't be given to dragons under 16" due to a kink in their intestines that can easily cause impaction. However, you NEED to upgrade his tank ASAP. A 10g isn't suitable for any size dragon, they grow so fast you'r best starting off with the cage they'll need the rest of their lives (min 40gal breeder, optimally 75- 4'x2'x2') and it's impossible to regulate temps properly in a tank that small. They need a cool side (80-85) and a hot side(100-110).

 

[Debbienflorida]

27 views and one reply. I guess no one is interested in giving me their opinion. I guess I will ask on another board THANKS ANYWAY.