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Sorry; you should have your temps at 110-hot side of tank and 80-85-cool side of tank and a reptisun 10.0 uvb bulb[tube light] for him but at 3-weeks old he's a very tiny baby yet and it's very important for his digestion to have proper temps and stable ones for him. And he will sleep a little but should be basking most of the day when he's not up and about. And if he's going into a shed it is common not to eat too much or not at all but hunger will take over when he feels better. Most important are his temps. And if he's new to you give him time to settle in without bothering him to much so he can adjust to sites, sounds, smells, and you and that all takes a couple of weeks. Good luck and anymore questions don't be afraid to ask-We have all been there and only want the best for our babies. Good Luck with your new baby-And a little bath with warm water up to his arm pits will help him with his shed and he should feel a little better as they get very itchey when going into shed and some go quickly and others go slow nothing to worry about but try a little soak for him using your hand as a set ladder and his feeding might even pick up a little if he's not so itchly. Ps=Dagons do not very often drink from a dish some will drink their bath water also use it for the bathroom[poops] and make sure you clean right away and don't leave baby in bath by himself.They will look like a pancake when taking in water[they do it threw their vent[where they poop] but that is all normal so don't freak out when you see your dragon enlarging in the water as he's taking in water for his body. It's a good thing.Hope this little book has helped to calm your fears of being a new owner as we all have had the same worries. These babies like to do strange things to keep us on our toes lol-He should be offered salad 2-3-day and should have calcium. He probably won't eat salad as yet but still offer it to him as he needs to stay hydrated at this age and i would bath 2-3-times weekly to make sure he stays hydrated.And mist him out of his tank as it can cause complications in his tank.On the front page of our forum you will find interesting facts on diet,health, tanks and pretty well every thing you need for your baby to stay healthy and happy. Good Luck to you and Louie; PS; Calcium directions are also there. River-7
, so my feeder roaches get those as a gutload. Mine have been eating it, pretty much part of their regular diet, along with roaches, since hatching. But may be worth a try, in a pinch.
