Shedding

[onyxbeardie]

I was wondering if the reason y chyna hasnt been eating like she normally does is because of her shedding. When a Dragon Shed do they lose their appetite?

 

[zebraflavencs]

Yes, it can affect their eating habits, and general mood.. When mine shed, they basically give me the stink eye, and won't touch even their roaches !
Hope this helped out !
Hugs,
Janie.

 

[munchkins9802]

Yes, shedding does affect. Mine will eat like a hog just prior to a shed, and then as the shed comes closer, barely eats and then eats normally after the shed is done.

 

[Freeie]

Yep 100% normal.

 

[herpfreak]

Yeah, I guess so. It's the same with snakes. I guess shedding can be pretty uncomfortable and itchy. I'd probably be too irked to eat if I was shedding.

*Baths help a lot with sheds.

 

[Embee]

Hi there,

While shedding can certainly create a short lapse in appetite for many dragons, a decline in or overall lack of appetite can usually be traced to non-quality or absence of UVB light. Unfortunately, I learned this from experience. I am, of course, referring to your other thread to which I responded: viewtopic.php?f=45&t=102963&hilit=

Are you looking into a UVB light for your enclosure?

The best,
Em

 

[onyxbeardie]

Yes i am looking into a 24 inch Fluorescent fixture but no pet store in my area has them nor does the hardware store not even and MVB I cant order online cause i dont have a credit or debit card I dont know what else to do

 

[Embee]

Yes i am looking into a 24 inch Fluorescent fixture but no pet store in my area has them nor does the hardware store not even and MVB I cant order online cause i dont have a credit or debit card I dont know what else to do

If you have a checking account you can order from the link I gave you in the other thread (for the ReptiSUN 10.0 TUBE). PetMountain uses PayPal.

Most hardware stores (Lowe's, Home Depot, etc.) carry standard fluorescent fixtures. :dontknow:

Best of luck!

Em