Welcoming a new beardie in shed (question)

[SkittlesK]

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

Thanks!

 

[rjaimz1]

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

 

[SkittlesK]

Ok so setup sounds good?
I thought so just wanted to make sure.

Yes basking temps are in normal range.

I actually have a water bowl in there for him.He can fit his whole body
I am also going to be misting 2X daily

 

[rjaimz1]

Just one last question, How big is your enclosure?
Everything sounds great!
Congratulations on your new baby

 

[SkittlesK]

Thanks

It's a 20 gallon long.
I'm getting a bigger tank when he gets bigger.

 

[rjaimz1]

Everything seems fine, Just give him a little time to go through the shedding process, give baths to help ease him. You are doing great

 

[Martadragon017]

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.