Colour change

[Lorraine mcpheat]

My 14 month old dragon has changed colour she is still eating and pooing she has not shed sinc I got it 4 month ago still new to this as it is my first one it get about 8 to 10 locusts and 2 cockloches a day as well as greens and calcium powder it has got a bit lazy

 

[Jack Reeman]

Hey.

What do you mean change colour? Do you mean a drastic change, or just got a bit darker/dull?

If you could put up some pictures?

What are the temps in your viv?

Do not worry! It is probably absolutely normal!

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[Lorraine mcpheat]

Hi sorry not sure if uploaded pics properly the yellow one is before and grey one is now thank you

 

[Jack Reeman]

He looks like he's beginning to shed, give him a good soak in the bath for 20 minutes or so, he will eventually shed! If he is still the same in a couple of weeks i would advise seeing the vet.

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[Lorraine mcpheat]

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He looks like he's beginning to shed, give him a good soak in the bath for 20 minutest or so, he will eventually shed! If he is still the same in a couple of weeks i would advise seeing the vet.
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He looks like he's beginning to shed, give him a good soak in the bath for 20 minutes or so, he will eventually shed! If he is still the same in a couple of weeks i would advise seeing the vet.


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[Lorraine mcpheat]

Hi thank you I will keep my eye on on her can you tell me if I should feed live food everyday or am I feeding her to much and making her lazy

 

[Jack Reeman]

No i think your feeding her fine, obviously just make her work for it, i throw the locust in and let her go and hunt them. This keeps her active and displaying natural behaviour, which is the most important thing to remember when your keeping any exotic pet. I would say just feed her as many as she can eat in 5 minutes, just keep throwing them in until she either gets fed up or 5 minutes is up. Don't give in to her not chasing them and hand feeding her, if she doesnt chase she doesnt eat, just make sure she still sees you throwing them in.

Also only feed her food as big as the space between her eyes.

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[Hdrydr31]

Make sure you are feeding her a bowl of greens and veggies daily (you can find the food links by clicking the link below several of our comments in the general info for new comers there is 2 food lists that most of us use) They are near sighted so when their live food is really close they may miss or not see...

Yep she is starting to shed on her head. Baths are great for the process.

Make sure your UVB bulbs are still good Reptisun T8 bulbs need to be replaced every 6 months Reptisun T5 10.0 bulbs can go once a year.
It is normal for them to get kinda lazy you can also take them outside (with a leash or in an enclosed enclosure like a mesh type) 1 hour of natural sun = about 8 hours under their lights.

 

[Lorraine mcpheat]

I feed her greens and veg everyday only a new setup all new bulbs just after I got her in March as she came in a 2 foot viv thank you for all you suggestions very much appreciated

 

[Lorraine mcpheat]

Hi can anyone tell me how long after the dragons skin changes to a grey colour do they start to shed still no sign of shed and changed colour about a week thank you

 

[Draeju's_world]

I'd give it about 3 more days.

 

[Hdrydr31]

Sometimes it seems like it takes forever! the older they get the longer it seems, it also kinda depends on what is in the process? and how often do you bathe them? Baths help move things along in the process. If you have stuck shed you can get pure aloe liquid at walgreens etc to go in the bath water and use a soft toothbrush going with the scales. Don't worry it will come off just don't pick it off.