ColdBloodedLove
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Hi Everyone!
I am new to the forums and would appreciate a little advice.
I have two male bearded dragons, they're about 4 years old. Each is housed in separate 4x2x2 enclosure with non-adhesive self liner, a 10.0 reptisun fluorescent bulb and a 5 watt white light heating bulb. They have access to water, a cool/hiding spot as well as perching directly under the heating bulb. Everyday they are offered greens (and sometimes fruit) as well as super worms and wax worms.
Two weeks ago I've moved from my summer home to where I live during school. Both before and after this move, they have both been very finicky and don't seem to want to eat much of anything. I am offering super worms and waxies at least 3 times day and replace their greens (either collard greens or kale and arugula) every morning. SOMETIMES I can wedge a piece of fruit into their mouths and get them to eat it, but I end up chasing them all around- they really aren't willing participants.
In the past they have been very good eaters, but stubborn non-eating-ness is their new trend. Nothing suits them anymore. I've tried silk worms, Phoenix worms, meal worms, crickets and 2 kinds of roaches. Everything they get sick of. One lizard (Scooby) seems afraid of fruit, he runs away every time I try to hand him some. And the other lizard (Sandy) will only eat fruit if I physically put it in his mouth- he doesn't seem able to scoop it up into his mouth on his own, he just shoves it around the cage floor, smearing it around.
So, I am at a loss. What should a good lizard mom do? They aren't losing weight- they still move around and are alert. No one has pooping problems. So I am really concerned. I don't want them to starve themselves, but I don't know what else to offer!
If you have any experience in this, or any suggestions or tips I would GREATLY appreciate any input!!
Thanks everybody!
I am new to the forums and would appreciate a little advice.
I have two male bearded dragons, they're about 4 years old. Each is housed in separate 4x2x2 enclosure with non-adhesive self liner, a 10.0 reptisun fluorescent bulb and a 5 watt white light heating bulb. They have access to water, a cool/hiding spot as well as perching directly under the heating bulb. Everyday they are offered greens (and sometimes fruit) as well as super worms and wax worms.
Two weeks ago I've moved from my summer home to where I live during school. Both before and after this move, they have both been very finicky and don't seem to want to eat much of anything. I am offering super worms and waxies at least 3 times day and replace their greens (either collard greens or kale and arugula) every morning. SOMETIMES I can wedge a piece of fruit into their mouths and get them to eat it, but I end up chasing them all around- they really aren't willing participants.
In the past they have been very good eaters, but stubborn non-eating-ness is their new trend. Nothing suits them anymore. I've tried silk worms, Phoenix worms, meal worms, crickets and 2 kinds of roaches. Everything they get sick of. One lizard (Scooby) seems afraid of fruit, he runs away every time I try to hand him some. And the other lizard (Sandy) will only eat fruit if I physically put it in his mouth- he doesn't seem able to scoop it up into his mouth on his own, he just shoves it around the cage floor, smearing it around.
So, I am at a loss. What should a good lizard mom do? They aren't losing weight- they still move around and are alert. No one has pooping problems. So I am really concerned. I don't want them to starve themselves, but I don't know what else to offer!
If you have any experience in this, or any suggestions or tips I would GREATLY appreciate any input!!
Thanks everybody!