How do I get my new bearded dragon to eat?

How do I get my new bearded dragon to eat?

Feeding with a stimulant will help if they begin to get weak or lose too much weight. The best stimulant is going to be Zilla appetite stimulant or Reptaid. Reptaid uses herbal extracts to help bearded dragons fight off parasites and viruses, but also works to stimulate their appetite and get them eating again.

What do I do if my bearded dragon doesn’t eat?

Triple check to make sure that the temperature is optimal for your dragon, and that they’re getting what they need. It helps to leave your dragon’s lights on for at least two hours after their last meal to aid their digestion. Some Bearded Dragons will also refuse to eat in the morning if they aren’t warm enough yet.

Why is my bearded dragon not eating anything?

It can be a worrying time if your bearded dragon won’t eat or suddenly goes off their food. There are however a number of reasons that could contribute to the cause. Many of these are easily identifiable and rectifiable.

How can I get my bearded dragon to eat more veggies?

A great way to get your bearded dragon to eat more veggies and greens is to simply mix up their diet! Seriously. Sometimes the only reason bearded dragons are shunning their food is because they just don’t like the veggie selection.

What happens when a bearded dragon goes into brumation?

Brumation is a hibernation-like state that lizards will go into during the cold months of the year. When a bearded dragon goes into brumation, a lot of their core body functions will slow down. They won’t move around nearly as much and will also eat a lot less food. This is because they simply have no need for this fuel!

When does a bearded dragon stop producing eggs?

By the age of 6-7, bearded dragons enter an old age and females stop producing any eggs. Old bearded dragons will eat less and less, and move less and less. It’s better to have a quiet and relaxed atmosphere for your dragon at this stage and feed it less food which will mainly consist of greens and veggies.

Why is the baby bearded dragon not eating?

If you have just adopted a baby bearded dragon then it’s more than likely relocation stress. It’s a very common behavior, baby beardie are very likely to feel stress when they get relocated from their familiar habitat. It can be one of the possible reasons behind the baby bearded dragon not eating.

Brumation is a hibernation-like state that lizards will go into during the cold months of the year. When a bearded dragon goes into brumation, a lot of their core body functions will slow down. They won’t move around nearly as much and will also eat a lot less food. This is because they simply have no need for this fuel!

What should I Feed my bearded dragon to get him to eat?

Ideally, you will stumble upon a type they’ve never tried before and see to your delight, a curious bearded dragon gobbling up a new food! If you have time, you can always try handing feeding your bearded dragon greens to encourage them to eat them. Some dragons love being hand fed and will only eat their greens this way.

Why is my bearded dragon not moving its back legs?

Another possible reason why your bearded dragon is not moving its front or back legs is because of impaction. Your bearded dragon might become impacted with food (feeder insects or salad pieces that are too large), substrate (loose substrate such as sand, pebbles, coco fiber, shells) and other small objects.