New Beardie

[Newbeardieowner]

We just got a new Bearded Dragon I'd say he's about 2-3 months old. He doesn't seem to want to eat to much. He will eat one cricket but then that is it for the day. He is also shedding so I'm not sure of that makes him not have an appetite. Any thoughys?

 

[PatsyB]

Could be "moving sickness". He is still adjusting to his new home so he may not want to eat much at the moment. Keep offering food and eventually he should eat. Try not to handle him too much while he's still settling in. You can also cover 3 sides of his tank to make him feel a bit more secure.

 

[Newbeardieowner]

Could be "moving sickness". He is still adjusting to his new home so he may not want to eat much at the moment. Keep offering food and eventually he should eat. Try not to handle him too much while he's still settling in. You can also cover 3 sides of his tank to make him feel a bit more secure.

Do we keep 3 sides covered all the time or just while he is settling In?

 

[PatsyB]

Just while he's settling in. Too many sights and sounds at first can be overwhelming.

 

[Newbeardieowner]

Just while he's settling in. Too many sights and sounds at first can be overwhelming.

I'll try that. He also hasn't pooped since we got him 9-18. Is this ok? We gave him a warm bath but nothing.

 

[PatsyB]

Make sure he's hydrated, drip water on the tip of his nose in the tub or lightly mist him. They get their water through their mouth not their vent (but baths are good to keep them clean and helps with shed).

 

[Newbeardieowner]

Make sure he's hydrated, drip water on the tip of his nose in the tub or lightly mist him. They get their water through their mouth not their vent (but baths are good to keep them clean and helps with shed).

How often should we mist him/drop water on his nose?

I'll try that. He also hasn't pooped since we got him 9-18. Is this ok? We gave him a warm bath but nothing.

 

[PatsyB]

You can mist him in his tank once a day as long as it doesn't make the humidity go up too much. When he's in his bath just drip water on his nose. He may either lick it off or put his head down and start to drink the water.