Treven is not eating well.

[Greasy3489]

So I have had Treven for a few weeks now and he was eating reptiworms nicely. He had a healthy appetite until about last Wednesday or Thursday. The only thing that has changed is I put a Reptisun 10.0 UVB in to replace the Zilla Desert 50 Bulb. His temps, humidity and everything are as they have been since day 1. He has no stress marks, or very few, and he has gained weight over the past 2 weeks. He just started a major shed and I was wondering if the shedding is the issue with his eating?

I have tried crickets, wax worms, reptiworms, pellets, dandelion greens, collard greens and kale, but he just wasn't interested. I give him fresh food 3 times a day and have been bathing him daily since the shed began. I should also add he is showing no signs of brumation sleep schedule is fine and he is pretty active still.

 

[Greasy3489]

Thanks for the quick answer, yeah everything is being maintained. He is still pooping once a day, he is just smaller than Drachen so I worry that he will not grow at her rate. I'll weigh him again this week a week from when I weighed him last week.

 

[Beardednoob]

Beardies get very uncomfortable while shedding, and therefore cranky. It is not uncommon for them not to eat while doing so. I know this is worrisome. Just make sure your little one stays well hydrated, and his appetite should return when the shed is done. If not, you know where to find us.
Esther

+1 :wink: