Hey all
So today I welcomed home a new family member
Anyways he's in full body shed and he's only eaten 1 bug
He's 10 G I've never picked up a beardie this small before.
Is it normal for the babies to not eat when shedding?
I know it's normal for the adults.
And for the lighting, I'm using a reptisun 10.0 t8
and a crystal clear halogen bulb for basking.
Does this setup sound right?
Because with my girl, I use an MVB
Setup sounds good. Are the temps within normal range from Hot to cool side?
It is normal for them to eat little to none when in shed. It is very uncomfortable for them, it can also cause stress marks and irritation.
A way to help is to give the little one a bath you can also use a soft bristle toothbrush while bathing gently rub the areas of shed. Never pull off any of the shed it would be harmful to your dragon.
It is ok to hold a beardie that small, give him a bath even once daily wouldn't hurt anything. It does seem to ease the process quite alot
Just wanted to add that stress marks are actually a myth, and do not always mean stress. Also, if your beardie doesn't like baths, they aren't necessary.