I took my bd to the vet 3 days ago, because she wouldnt put on weight. The blood tests came back today. She has something wrong with the way she takes in protein and fat. I think it might be hereditary, because her father was looking slim when i got her from the local breeder. So i called the breeder up to ask some questions. He told me that there was some type of protein/fat deficiancy. He told me that the his vet (he has checks on all of his dragons) informed him that when a dragon has this kind of issue, and there is no parasites, worms, etc, which there werent, its best to feed them small mice which will slowly add weight without the harmful side affects. And after a year, one fuzzy every other day, with salad available at all times. Of course i was sceptical, so i called my vet and made another appointment earlier. She basically informed me that, that would deffinatly be the best route to take. Ive heard so many horror stories about feeding mice to bds... any ideas?
2007-03-09 05:45:13 · 6 answers · asked by brandon c 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
You should be able to get frozen mice at a local pet store - these are much more convenient to feed and safer for the animals getting them. All you have to do is put them in a plastic bag (like you'd put a sandwich in) and put them in a cup with hot water for about 10 minutes so they are thawed all the way through. I always check the temperature so it's not too hot as well - if it is, I just let it sit a few minutes till it cools down a little.
The mice come in different sizes - from pinkies (newborns, without fur), fuzzies or hoppers ( just getting fur and moving), to different sizes of adults (small, medium, large, and jumbo), so you can some that are the appropriate size for your dragon. You can buy several at a time and keep them in your freezer - just be sure to label them well! You can also order them online if you really use a lot. RodentPro is good and much less expensive than pet stores (http://www.rodentpro.com/products.asp).
Hope your dragon does well!
2007-03-09 09:06:37 · answer #1 · answered by copperhead 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I have had one and Yes feeding mice to bearded Dragons are good but don't give it white mice (Full Grown) Feed it pinkies (Newborn) You can get them where you get your regular food and you can buy them live or Frozen either way...so please feed it that just small ones though..NOT BIG ONES..because the mice will bite the dragon and can make it bleed to death..
2007-03-09 14:22:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would try what jeffssexyblues said and if that doesn't work then try the pinkies, but after feeding your beardie them for a month you should do another blood test to make sure they aren't harming him. Good luck!
2007-03-09 17:15:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
nothing wrong with feeding them pinkies and fuzzies but avoid large mice as they will defend themselves and bite back not so sure about bleeding to death but mice can be pretty vicious to each other thats for sure. if your beardie will eat frozen mice go for it. mine will not eat anything that is not alive except their veggies.
2007-03-09 19:01:49 · answer #4 · answered by lizardman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please do not make mice any part of your bds diet. I recently obtained one from a friend that could not properly take care of his. Thats what he fed her and she died. I have three myself and the best thing to feed them to put on weight is waxworms, silkworms and millworms. Mice should only be fed once every other week tops.
2007-03-09 16:49:16 · answer #5 · answered by Space Cadet 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
well i dont know about bearded dragons, but i have a ball python i feed rats to. i dont think fuzzies will put up much of a fight, but if you are worried about your dragon getting hurt, knock the mouse out before feeding it to her.
2007-03-09 13:56:06 · answer #6 · answered by fear of the dark 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋