shedding and wont eat!

[krystalsboy]

Frank is a few months old now. He never really ate more than about 10 crickets a day. He seemed to really enjoy his greens. But lately he eats about 2 crickets a day and no greens (except for maybe on bit I hand feed to him). Pooping everyday but not much. Giving him a bath everyday for 10 minutes. He has been shedding. Just wandered if this is normal when they shed?

 

[gulfbrzdawn]

Hello,

It is actually quite normal for beardies to have a loss of appetite when they are about to shed or are in shed.

Your little guy doesn't seem to be eating much even when not in shed. He should be eating alot more than 10 crickets a day.

Have you gone over your set up with anyone...just to rule out any problems with his husbandry?

Dawn

 

[krystalsboy]

yea, reptisun tube bulb 6 inches from spot. Basking spot at 109 degrees. Other side around 80. Tile floor. got the herptivit and calcium with d3 but not sure how much to give him so not giving much at all! 10 minute baths every 1 to 2 days. I think the cricket thing is that we have been using the 10 gallon feeder for a week and he eats about 2 crickets then panicks to get out. I've been leaving him in it for about 20 minutes a day to get used to it. seems hungry now so gonna try to feed him!