I have a 3 yeaer old bearded dragon stopped eating 3 weeks ago. Is this normal?
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Not Eating
dartman
Dec 23, 2007 03:46 PM
Replies (2)
mwrinkle
Dec 23, 2007 04:20 PM
Yes, its Winter and his metabolism has slowed down. Just provide him with a small amount of greens daily should he decide he wants any.
BDlvr
Dec 23, 2007 04:50 PM
You have to narrow out all the other possibilities before you settle on not eating is normal in the winter. Dragons will stop eating for a wide variety of reasons, overheating, parasites, infection, etc., etc. This time of year brumation is always a possibilty too.
I feel like a broken record but all reptile owners should own a weight scale. If he stops eating but doesn't lose weight then you can narrow out a lot of health issues. Dragons with unexplained weight loss have health issues. I have a dragon that hasn't eaten in almost 5 months, that has lost only a few grams, so I am not worried about her. I would get a fecal done if possible to narrow out the parasite issue. Rechecking your husbandry can narrow out the overheating issue. Illness & infection are tougher since you have to observe if their is any change in behavior.
If every other possible cause has been eliminated then you should supply a hide on the cool side of his enclosure for brumation.
