Thanks for the replies, guys. I think I've got her on the right track now. I simplified her setup a little. She seems to be eating better, especially if I physically take her down off her perch and place her at ground level with the crickets when I feed her.

To answer some of the questions: The cage is brightly lit, with the 10.0 flourescent and a 90watt halogen floodlight. The cool side is 81 degrees the hot spot about 115 now (there were several different areas to bask, but I changed it). The substate is sand. I know I know. But she's not impacted. She poops regularly and it looks as healthy as poop can look. She's not at all sluggish. She moves quickly, when she does move, which seems to be more often in her new set up. I do offer greens and veggies, but to this point she's never eaten any. I do water her by misting her head. I don't handle her except to place her down near the crickets or to mist her. I think she's just a bit lazy. She likes to wait until the crickets come to her. And yes, this is my first beardie. That's why I was concerned. I don't really know what to expect. I've kept countless other reptiles, but all I know about beardies is what I've read so far. I've researched a LOT before and since I got her, but that's no substitute for first hand knowledge.

Anyway, like I said, I think things are going better now. She's eating a little more now, and there are no signs of being lethargic or sick in any way, so I'm hoping she continues to eat more.
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• How much should she eat? - eminart, Mon Jul 2 22:56:33 2007
• RE: How much should she eat? - BDlvr, Tue Jul 3 05:14:20 2007
• RE: How much should she eat? - eminart, Tue Jul 3 09:28:54 2007
• RE: How much should she eat? - HappyHillbilly, Wed Jul 4 08:35:16 2007
• RE: How much should she eat? - eminart, Thu Jul 5 19:12:31 2007