How do I get my baby water dragon to eat?

How do I get my baby water dragon to eat?

Offer finely shredded green leafy vegetables (kale, romaine, mustard greens, squash) and small chunks of fruit that have been dusted with Zoo Med Repcal (without D3) three times a week. Water dragons can become picky eaters and may refuse to eat when they become bored with their food.

Why is my Chinese water dragon lethargic and not eating?

That would be due to low energy levels or muscle weakness. When temperatures are too low, your Chinese water dragon doesn’t have energy to move, as they are cold blooded. It also slows down metabolism, which means that your Chinese water dragon won’t eat much or at all, won’t poop or move around.

How do you feed a Chinese water dragon?

Feed Water dragons a variety of gut-loaded insects such as crickets, king mealworms, silkworms, and waxworms, as well as grasshoppers, roaches, and earthworms. Pinky mice and small fish may also be fed occasionally. All produce offered should be fresh, high quality items fit for human consumption and pesticide free.

Can Chinese water dragons eat scrambled eggs?

While your Chinese water dragons can eat eggs, it’s rather high in cholesterol and fat (yolk). You can offer a small chicken or quail egg few times a year, but only as a treat. Make sure to boil or scramble an egg, remove the shell, don’t use oil or seasonings.

What can I feed a water dragon?

Water dragons should be regularly fed large insects such as woodies, crickets and mealworms. A lean, salt and fat reduced (less than 1.5%) dog food (not fish) can also be mixed in with vegetables, calcium supplements and vitamin supplements to form a staple part of their diet.

What fruit can a Chinese water dragon eat?

Fruits and vegetables should make not more than 10 to 15 % of your dragon’s meal portion. You can use finely chopped figs, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and cantaloupe. Among the veggies, your dragon will benefit from collards, sweet potato, green beans and carrots at time.