Is it normal for a juvenile bearded dragon to not eat?
A baby bearded dragon would be able to go without food for 2-4 weeks. Bearded dragons are hardy and usually don’t give up easily. So, it might take around few weeks to even a month or longer to make your bearded dragon eat certain foods. This often happens when you have to start introducing greens, but they refuse.
How many days can a beardie go without eating?
It all depends on a couple of factors including size, age, health, and the reason for your bearded dragon not eating. Overall, an adult bearded dragon can go about 2-3 days without food. If you need a longer period for vacation it also can.
Why is my baby bearded dragon not eating?
No creature wants to eat when nothing’s coming out. There’s no space inside the stomach, which is smaller than you’d think. You’ll know if this is the problem because your bearded dragon won’t be defecating. Keep in mind, baby (0-3 months) bearded dragons go around once a day (or more!). A juvenile bearded dragon will go around every other day.
When to take a baby bearded dragon to the vet?
Juvenile and baby bearded dragons need to eat more often (see the chart in the section above). Technically, they can go weeks without eating, but this is only in the direst of circumstances. I recommend with babies (0-3 months) taking your beardy to the vet after 3 days of not eating and juveniles (3-12 months) after 1 week of not eating.
How often do bearded dragons need to eat?
Adult bearded dragons can go weeks or months without eating if they’re in brumation, but you do still need to feed them. Juvenile and baby bearded dragons need to eat more often (see the chart in the section above). Technically, they can go weeks without eating, but this is only in the direst of circumstances.
What to do when dragons refuse to eat?
During this time their activity will be minimal as well as their eating and some dragons will refuse food altogether which is fine. Make food and water available to them so if they want to eat they can but do not force feed them just let them move naturally through their brumation period.
When do bearded dragons stop eating certain foods?
During brumation, healthy adults shouldn’t lose any weight. Some owners stop feeding their bearded dragon for few weeks to a month if they are picky eaters. Bearded dragons are hardy and usually don’t give up easily. So, it might take around few weeks to even a month or longer to make your bearded dragon eat certain foods.
Juvenile and baby bearded dragons need to eat more often (see the chart in the section above). Technically, they can go weeks without eating, but this is only in the direst of circumstances. I recommend with babies (0-3 months) taking your beardy to the vet after 3 days of not eating and juveniles (3-12 months) after 1 week of not eating.
During this time their activity will be minimal as well as their eating and some dragons will refuse food altogether which is fine. Make food and water available to them so if they want to eat they can but do not force feed them just let them move naturally through their brumation period.
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!
How long can a bearded dragon juvenile go without eating?
It is unhealthy for a baby or juvenile Bearded Dragon to go more than 24 hours without food as they are in a rapid state of growth. Adult Bearded Dragons can go without food for around 4 weeks if they have enough fat stores but this is not recommended and should be fed daily.
