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Hi, I have a dragon that will no longer will eat crickets. He'll eat mealworms, if I put him near his food dish. Just a few months ago when I would put food in his dish he'd run right over. Now he'll just look at whatever I put in there. I usually have to scoop him up and put him near the food. I have to hand feed him his greens cause I honestly don't think he eats them at all. Sometimes he eats crickets if I hold them in front of him long enough. I just don't know what to do anymore. I should probably tell you that he drinks most of the time I spray him. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Adam

You need a weight scale. BD's eating patterns change all the time. If he doesn't eat and doesn't lose weight then he is fine. If he is losing weight then it's time for a trip to the vet.

You should have a fecal done at least once a year also.

It would be more helpful if you posted age, sex, length, weight, and a picture.

He's about 4 years old,he's not losing any weight and here's a pic.

What kind of UVB bulb do you have him under? What are his basking temps? How are you measuring them? With a stick on therm, probe or temp gun?

Meal worms are the least nutritious feeder that you can give him. They are almost zero nutrition. Crix, silkworms, hornworms, superworms and butter worms are much better nutrition. His diet at 4 should be 80% green and leafy (collards, turnip greens, mustard greens, endive, bok choy, avoid spinnach) plus some veggies (squash, zuccini, peppers, avoid carrots and broccoli) and only 20% bugs.

What size enclosure is that? The minimum size for an adult is a floor space of 4' x 2'.