I just upgraded my bearded dragon to a new enclosure, and she has been having some really bad relocation stress. She’s been digging in her hide, not basking much, basically pooped on herself, and hasn’t eaten much. I currently have the front of the tank covered with a cloth to hopefully help, but anything else I can do to help her settle in? The enclosure is new, and she also has a new view in our apartment that’s much more active then her old view, so I’m sure she’s really freaked out. Her tank temps and humidity are normal. Thanks!
It's common for them to get relocation stress when... relocated
Just give her some time. I don't think you need to cover the tank though. Let her get used to the new view also. As long as husbandry is up to par, she will come around eventually.
It's common for them to get relocation stress when... relocated
Just give her some time. I don't think you need to cover the tank though. Let her get used to the new view also. As long as husbandry is up to par, she will come around eventually.
Since yesterday morning, so about 30 hours now. We’ve subsequently be rearranging our apartment to make space for new furniture, so a lot has been changing in her environment
Oh yeah, that's not too much time. Relocation stress can take up to and over a week to fully settle. I wouldn't worry about her not eating even if it's been a few days.
Oh yeah, that's not too much time. Relocation stress can take up to and over a week to fully settle. I wouldn't worry about her not eating even if it's been a few days.
She came out today and has been basking, ate a full meal of bugs, and has been exploring around the enclosure :’) thank you for all your advice! im so happy to see her adjusting to her new home