new beardy

[maxgould]

hey guys just got a beardy today and its not really active or eating and ideas why ..its only a small one aswell??..im feeding it grated carrot and small crickets ???

 

[ladyknite]

Your little guy is just a baby, he won't eat many greens. Use the chart located at http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Nutrition.html for the best list of green foods.

When dragons relocate (move from one place to another) they need some time to acclimate. Basically, they need a few days to a couple of weeks to settle in and understand it's home. Right now he's afraid.
Take paper and cover all 4 sides of the glass enclosure. Each 2 days remove one piece of paper.

During this time, you'll soak baby in water about the temperature of pee (88-90F) or somewhere in there no deeper than his arm pits. You can do this daily, or every couple of days. It keeps baby hydrated and helps calm.

 

[renich]

So, has your bearded dragon perked up? Since you are new to dragon care, I'll direct you to the site's caresheet. Once you get the basics down (temps, lighting, food, bathing, housing),. it will be a breeze caring for your dragon.

http://mybeardie.com/general_information.php