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Ok, I recently just got a neon tree dragon. Very THIN!(all of them are and I got him from Petco). I am willing to take any suggestions from experts here. I have been keeping anoles for quite sometime now but I wanted something different. I DID DO THE RESEARCH. Even though it is hard to find I think I found some good information. My current setup right now is a 40g BR (wide and tall), maybe not tall enough because he is arboreal but I do have branches and leaves for him to climb on. Anyways- 50 watt bulb..On at 9 A.M. off at 12 noon. On again at 3 P.M. Off at 6:15-6:30. Temperature is 80Degrees F with lamp on during day and still a little high at night. ~70-75. I mist twice a day to keep the humidity up and have a large bowl for soaking. Back to the eating problem. I have tried feeding the NTD a couple crickets, a superworm, and small nightcrawler. No luck. I know they are for experts and I am not an expert on them and should have left it pass in petco.( I can't believe I just said that) But I have found a vet in our area on the AGAMA. I will call tomorrow and try to schedule something. Last thing. He has not "pooped" yet so I can not collect a sample yet. He is dark in color but when I put him in the new enclosure he was not dark at all. Thank You for your help!

Finding a vet is great. Most lizards (as far as I know) take time to settle in. The Mountain Horned Dragons (wild caught) can take a week or more to start feeding.
You can always take a fecal sample in later. The check up is also important especially if you're not sure his weight is right.
I did the same thing with my first pair of MHD. I got 2 because they looked so cool. Didn't know anything about how to care for them. Luckily I found Froggie B Dragons. I still lost one of them but have learned so much on the different forums. I'm now in the middle of my 2nd clutch hatching and totally hooked on MHD.
Good luck. Post pics if you can. Everyone loves pictures.

Ok here are some pictures. Hope they work...See what I mean he is thin. Going to take him to the vet soon. just have to find out where it is (exactly)

Another Picture, Can anyone possibly tell me if it is a boy girl, that is the one thing that confused on all of the info sites. Broader head than females, biggers crest, but I cannot tell.

The final picture.

Does look a bit thin in the hips. But I am more familiar with mountain horned dragons. With them you shouldn"t be seeing so much hip bone if any. Have you had a fecal done? Maybe he/she just is thin from the trip over here and will fill out but if it's wild caught a vet visit is recommended.

I did go to the vet... He gave me two medications to give my NTD orally once a day and once every three days for five doses. The vet also gave him an injection. A dewormer and a medication that rehydrates him. That is it so far. he should hopefully start eating within 1-2 days. I am glad I went.