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hi all,
my beardie hector is around 10 months old. he used to eat his crickets like normal but all he seems to eat are mealworms, ive only had him for about a month an he was fine wheni got him. has anyone got any help?it would be much appreciated.

cheers tom

hi, have you tried him on hoppers/locusts (sorry i'm from london and we call 'em hoppers) my beardies love them. They will eat crickets but only when there's no choice, and then they will not touch black crickets only brown ones. Does he eat veggies ? if he does try putting the crickets in with the veg and he might eat some by accident. If he doesn't eat for more than 48 - 72 hours and he hasn't pooed it may be worth contacting a vet as it may suggest impaction (serious constipation). If he hasn't pooed in a few days try giving him a warm bath (have the water about 80-85 fahrenheit, same as his tank). This will encourage him to poo, which will in turn encourage him to eat.

Keep a close eye on him, if you are in doubt, go to the vet, I've seen a beloved beardy die cos I thought a couple more days wouldn't hurt ! Never Again.

I hope he is well, good luck dude.

Ed