im babysitting my sisters dragon and he dont seem to be eating his crickets?? other wise he seems happy and healthy?/ any ideas??
2006-08-17 22:38:22 · 8 answers · asked by LISA-MARIE 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
temp is correct,but did leave crickets in tank overnight..he didnt seem bothered by them thou!
2006-08-17 23:14:01 · update #1
This has nothing to do with heat etc.. Beardies usually wont eat at the beginning of a molt or before they are going to poo soon. He more than likely full and will eat them after he relives himself. Mine will do this for about 3 or 4 days at a time. Its completely normal. Take the crickets out for now and try again tomorrow or the next.
Another reason it may be doing this is because its constipated. After he poos he will eat. Hope i helped.
2006-08-18 08:50:39 · answer #1 · answered by Nat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dragon went the same for a while, but they can last upto 3 days without eating. the temperature has to be right as they need to be warm to be able to digest their food. does you have the baskin rock in the vivarium? Try feeding him some veg (not lettuce) kale is the best thing or dandy lions from the garden (make sure they have no fertilisers etc on them) if this doesnt work try feedin him meal worms, ps - dont leave the crickets in the tank overnight as they can upset and nibble on the dragon.
Good luck!!
2006-08-18 14:19:50 · answer #2 · answered by Mizz P!nk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are the temps set correctly? Basking temps?
Do not leave crickets in enclosure overnite. They will irritate and stress the critter out.
Need to know more about the setup, etc.,
Added: At night when they are not basking, they will not be able to move since their blood is not warm enough. Crickets tend to nibble at reptiles, and the critter cannot do anything about it.
2006-08-18 06:10:15 · answer #3 · answered by badger_n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are the crickets dead, because my 3 beardies won't eat unless the are alive. Also. Due to their blood temps. They don't move at night. Try feeding them in the morning. If that doesn't work try some meal worms or some romaine lettuce, spinach(not to much though.), or carrots.
Hopefully, he will warm up to you.
2006-08-18 11:32:24 · answer #4 · answered by treehugger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried hand feeding him the crickets? they do also like mealworms and super worms and dont for get to give him his greens as thats a important part of his diet.
2006-08-18 13:10:12 · answer #5 · answered by zw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hes probably missing your sister, they are very temperamental. try some worms they really like them..
2006-08-18 05:59:51 · answer #6 · answered by TRACEY T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
their is a bearded woman who lives in my viallage any realtion and she sia dragon
2006-08-18 06:29:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
www.beardeddragonsecrets.com
2006-08-18 05:44:43 · answer #8 · answered by Jill 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋