Larissa B
Bearded Dragon Egg
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I recently adopted a beardie who has not had the proper temps, lights, or diet. His femoral pores are clogged, hes malnurished, extremely lethargic, hardly opens his eyes, no appetite. I have only spent the past 5 days with him so I dont know much about him or his history, except that he is blind in an eye and must be hand fed. I got him to eat and lift his head a couple days ago. He had a couple superworms and a few dusted crickets and some apple. I have some dandelion greens in fridge for him. He perked up after that meal, only breifly, enough to move to cool side of his tank. Apparently that is the most he's moved in a couple of months. We are getting to Winter season so he may be starting his brumation so its hard to judge why doesnt care for food, mix of neglect and the season im assuming. He will be brought to my house over next couple of days, and we will be upgrading his habitat in which I'm sure will be a bit stressful causing even less of an appetite. My friends say he seems to be gaining his colour back since I have been caring for him so am glad to hear that. He probably has a case of MBD as well, his front leg is a little janky and stiff, but no twitching and no lumps found so far.
Will have proper UV lights for him by tonight and only have a red basking lgiht at moment but will work on upgrading soon. From what I have read, getting his tank temps adjusted, getting him nutrients, and some baths should help.
Any advice on how else to help him, and a good feeding schedule to work up to!? He is around 6 years old
Will have proper UV lights for him by tonight and only have a red basking lgiht at moment but will work on upgrading soon. From what I have read, getting his tank temps adjusted, getting him nutrients, and some baths should help.
Any advice on how else to help him, and a good feeding schedule to work up to!? He is around 6 years old