Wow - kudos to you for helping this poor old soul. I think it's gonna just take time. After he's had good care for awhile (and lots of healthy greens), try crickets again, then the superworms. Just give him a few (maybe 6) to see if he can keep them down. Sounds like he hasn't ate well in a long time, and just can't handle the chitin in the bugs.

Also, waxworms are like candy for beardies, mostly calories, but it sounds like this guy could probably stand some calories - just not too many, as you don't want to take his appetite from the stuff that's better for him.

But if I took him on, I'd try some pinkie mice on him. Great source of calcuim, and very fattening. They're usually only recommended for breeding females because of how fattening they are, but I also give my elderly male them about once every 6 weeks to help keep weight on him. My vet can't believe how energetic and young-seeming my dragon is, so I must be doing something right! (I get the frozen pinkies, then plunk in hot water till they're warm - sometimes you gotta flick them a bit with your finger in front of the beardie to make them move before he gets the idea).

Please, let us know how you do with the old fella.
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