I literally have to feed him from there. He doesnt really move alot nomore .Could this be a sign of depression, maybe hibernation, or lazyness, maybe even soon death? I'm worried and need to know what's wrong with him. He looks so sad.
This is him:
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/sparklle0913/mylittlebeardie.jpg
2007-12-27 04:47:39 · 9 answers · asked by sparklle0913 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Pregnant???
...You know, bestiality is just wrong!
2007-12-27 04:56:05 · answer #1 · answered by thomec 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
He looks really healthy to tell you the truth. It could be possibly your cage isn't warm enough right now. I would probably put it up to at least 87 degrees. That should get his metabolism going and make him hungrier.
Also make sure he is not impacted with any substrate (ie. he didn't eat the bedding) His vent (butthole) shouldn't be pink or swollen and his belly should feel soft with no lumps.
Also (because I am a paranoid reptile enthusiast) make sure that you have your full spectrum UV lighting for him so that his bones stay nice and strong and healthy.
2007-12-27 14:01:36 · answer #2 · answered by Manchesters 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's probably in brumation, a type of semi-hibernation for reptiles.
Read more about it at http://www.beardeddragon.org in the discussion forums.
Also check out their care sheets to make sure your lighting/UVB/heat/feeding/etc. is all correct. If anything is not correctly, it can cause health problems and lethargy.
2007-12-27 13:37:33 · answer #3 · answered by Nasubi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More then likely he is hibernating. Shut off your lights in the viv and check every 2-3 weeks.
2007-12-27 14:24:42 · answer #4 · answered by krennao 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, from ym experience, some lizards don't move very much anyway. But it does seem like maybe something is wrong. Try taking him to a vet, breeder, or even pet store. Ask the pros what they thik is wrong.
He could be sick. I had a lizard get sick and die before. So act before it is too late.
2007-12-27 13:51:20 · answer #5 · answered by cadence 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i agree with mistress - semi-hibernation.. plus adult beardies don't do much unless there is a member of the opposite sex around to keep things interesting.
2007-12-27 13:56:44 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you feed him too much... he looks kinda fat
see f he gets out at night, he may be nocturnal
2007-12-27 12:52:52 · answer #7 · answered by Clumsical 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
My best guess is that he is too cold.
2007-12-27 12:55:20 · answer #8 · answered by Glenn S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
temperature
2007-12-27 12:57:33 · answer #9 · answered by ???? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋