CrystalDragon
Bearded Dragon Egg
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Oh boy where do I even start with this..
This poor little guy was given to me by someone who purchased him from a pet store. He had severe balance problems and would constantly flip sideways and often fall from his basking area. His appetite was fine though. I had him on a diet of dusted crickets and mustard greens (which he seemed to love).
I made sure he was well hydrated as well, because he seemed to be a bit dehydrated when I got him. I made sure all his temps where correct, and kept him on paper towel.
After about 3 weeks hes been getting worse and worse. He hasnt shed once since he arrived, and I can tell he hasnt grown at all.
He started refusing to eat his greens, then suddenly he went from eating 4-5 small crickets to only 1 a day. He wont chase after the crickets anymore either. I have to hold it up to him. And despite me making sure he drinks water, he still looks dehydrated.
It doesnt end there. I keep a close eye on him throughout the day, and notice he will just lay on his basking spot and keep his eyes closed. When I go to pick him up, he doesnt even react to it, but after a few minutes he'll put his head up for a moment and look around, but then will just close his eyes again. Sometimes it appears that hes not breathing.
I cant tell if hes still off balance, because he hardly ever moves.
I noticed his poop is very runny as well.
Ive kept bearded dragons before (but now I mostly keep cresties and snakes), but Ive never seen one like this. I'm doing all I can for him, and unfortunately there are no vets anywhere near me that will look at him.
I fear he wont make it.
Please dont ever buy any pets at a store. I keep telling people this.
This poor little guy was given to me by someone who purchased him from a pet store. He had severe balance problems and would constantly flip sideways and often fall from his basking area. His appetite was fine though. I had him on a diet of dusted crickets and mustard greens (which he seemed to love).
I made sure he was well hydrated as well, because he seemed to be a bit dehydrated when I got him. I made sure all his temps where correct, and kept him on paper towel.
After about 3 weeks hes been getting worse and worse. He hasnt shed once since he arrived, and I can tell he hasnt grown at all.
He started refusing to eat his greens, then suddenly he went from eating 4-5 small crickets to only 1 a day. He wont chase after the crickets anymore either. I have to hold it up to him. And despite me making sure he drinks water, he still looks dehydrated.
It doesnt end there. I keep a close eye on him throughout the day, and notice he will just lay on his basking spot and keep his eyes closed. When I go to pick him up, he doesnt even react to it, but after a few minutes he'll put his head up for a moment and look around, but then will just close his eyes again. Sometimes it appears that hes not breathing.
I cant tell if hes still off balance, because he hardly ever moves.
I noticed his poop is very runny as well.
Ive kept bearded dragons before (but now I mostly keep cresties and snakes), but Ive never seen one like this. I'm doing all I can for him, and unfortunately there are no vets anywhere near me that will look at him.
I fear he wont make it.
Please dont ever buy any pets at a store. I keep telling people this.
