New dragon mama, rescue beardie

[Arushingmd]

Hi all! I have a bearded dragon I just took in from a well intentioned but uninformed owner. She's been living on crickets and romaine lettuce her whole life and her only tank lighting was a standard lightbulb. She's all set up now, but she's seriously underweight. Any suggestions on fattening her up or just feed her properly and it will happen eventually?

 

[Canicke]

welcome, Arushingmd. It will take some time. Good for you - I have a heart for rescues !! There are a couple of links following my signature which will provide you with some awesome information. Couple of the forum members put these together. Give her some time to adjust to a new home - this in itself can be stressful. How long it takes depends a lot on her - how comfortable she is with her new home, how sick she really is now, what you feed her, how much you feed her - more frequently would be better than more all at once. Keep us posted - and send pictures ! We love pictures (before and after are great too)

 

[Arushingmd]

Thank you She seems quite happy here, always wants out to be carried around. She'll eat super worms out of my hand.

 

[Hdrydr31]

Awe bless your heart! Rescues are special! Sounds like you have a real sweetheart on your hands. I agree with Canicke it will take some time but just getting on good food and healthy greens will do wonders. It wouldn't hurt to have her checked over by a vet to make sure she's ok, as with only regular lighting she could be deficient in Vit's
Fill us in on her set up now and yep we love pictures!

 

[Arushingmd]

I'm in the process of transitioning her from romaine to healthier greens and adding in veggies. She loves butternut squash, kinda liked carrots, hates collards, lol. She loves her superworms and I make sure to dust them for her. This is Jenny (the dragon) and Sara (my daughter)

 

[Canicke]

they're both adorable !

 

[shopman]

Arushingmd,
Nice job! These guys are great! Just ask and you will have the answers you need. Looks like you a beautiful addition to the family. Good luck!!