Shed

[Jaylenerose]

Is it normal for bearded dragons not wanting to eat while I’m a shed ?? Mine has shed his head and is shedding his tail now he’s still quite active surprisingly but he’s not eating as much as he used to. The day after he started shedding quit eating normally. It’s been two days and every meal he only eats about 4-6 Dubai’s so he’s only getting about 12 a day and he eats a few greens. I put dry food & collard greens in the enclosure throughout the day Incase he gets hungry. I read that shedding can mess with their eating I just wanted to make sure.

 

[KarrieRee]

Yes it can slow their eating down what size roaches are you feeding? You don't want them to big for him can you post a pic if him w/ a roach your feeding please
Karrie

 

[SunnyFury]

From what I've heard yes it can cause them to lose their appetite a little. Im not sure why though. Maybe because they are just irritated and grumpy.

 

[Claudiusx]

Hi there,

Yup shedding very often causes them to get a bit grumpy and not want to eat as well

-Brandon