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Just got a 7" beardie in the mail yesterday (over nighted). Seems fine but haven't been able to get him to eat or drink yet. Temps are 100-105 and 85. Doesn't seem to skiterish. Should I start worrying yet. And what is a good way to start him eating. Thanks!

If you just got him chances are he is still stressed. Give him a few days. If you put crickets in his cage and he doesnt eat them dont forget to take them out or they will eat him!

peace,
nathan

give him time to settle in, it can take a week maybe a little longer, make sure he stays hydrated, spritzing him a few times a day is a good idea at this age. Also when i get a dragon in the mail i like to give them some gatorade or some pedialyte via dropper, just to be sure they arent dehydrated and it helps them recover from their trip. let us know how you make out. ITs also a good idea when aquiring a new dragon to have a fecal done, just collect up a sample and bring it to your herp vet, its always a good thing to rule out parasites from the get go...
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reiko
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i got one in a few weeks back that didn't realy eat for about a day or so
(sometimes this is typical)

he slams 80-100 crix a day now

he is eating me out of house and home

in fact here is a pic of the fat boy
we have discused his eating habbits on this board a few times
check out the spare tire on this dude
your guy will be hamemring crix soon to
don't worry
i keep groms in busniess these days
mat

oh as well he eats prolly 10 grams of greens a day, thats another thing make sure put keep greens for him 24/7 i keep my guys on news paper untill they get 13 inches or so and are eating crix real well so on the news paper you can just scaater some by the food bowl and he will be more apt to pick at em

mat