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Worried about my 4 month old beardie

Pugs&Dragons

Bearded Dragon Egg
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For the past couple days my beardie, Frankie, has been acting lethargic, not eating as much, and has been hiding in her cave all day. She hasn't been coming out to bask or eat her greens but she will eat roaches if I put them right in front of her. I know she's too young for brumation so I'm starting to get worried. Is this normal behavior for a juvenile dragon or should I seek help?
Thanks in advance
 

BeardedHippy

Bearded Dragon Veteran
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Location
Scarborough UK
yes its normal. Even though she is too young to brumate , she senses the seasonal change, and temperature drop. She has slowed down her metabolism and is 'semi-brumating' . She may sleep a lot or just be lethargic. As long as she does not lose a lot of weight rapidly she will be fine. Has she had a fecal check recently? if not its worth having it done to check for parasites as these can mimic brumation. Otherwise there is nothing to worry about, keep offering food, she will eat when she is hungry.
 

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