What happens if you feed your bearded dragon too much?

What happens if you feed your bearded dragon too much?

Overfeeding your baby bearded dragon can cause painful constipation, or worse, the formation of a food bolus, or mass, in his stomach. As a result of the bolus, pressure is placed on the spinal nerves, causing paralysis in the hind quarters. If not treated immediately, this condition is usually fatal.

How do you force a bearded dragon’s mouth to open?

Apply pressure to the sides of the bearded dragon’s mouth to force it to open. Use your thumb and fore finger. Slide your fingers about three centimeters back from the top of the nose and apply pressure to the crease between the upper and lower jaw. The pressure should force the lizard to open his mouth.

Can you feed a bearded dragon too much fruit?

A bearded dragon shouldn’t have too many fruits. Feeding a bearded dragon too much fruit can lead to bad problems with their stomachs and intestines, since bearded dragons aren’t fruit reptiles. When they are small, they should have more live food than greens, and when they are older they should have…

Is it OK to feed a bearded dragon rhubarb?

Avoid feeding your bearded dragon rhubarb. Rhubarb is very toxic to bearded dragons and should be always avoided. If you accidentally give your bearded dragon rhubarb, give him water immediately and contact a veterinarian.

Why are beet tops bad for bearded dragons?

Unfortunately, beet tops also contain a chemical that inhibits calcium absorption in bearded dragons. The chemical bind calcium in the digestive system which prevents it from being absorbed into the blood stream. This can actually cause a calcium deficiency in your bearded dragon and can lead to Metabolic Bone Disease.

Why does a bearded dragon stop eating when it sheds?

It’s usually not typical for a bearded dragon to stop eating when shedding. Sometimes the bearded dragon will eat the shed skin, so he may not be hungry much. He could be a bit stressed by the shedding process and doesn’t feel like eating.