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I have a male (I think) about 9 month old beardie. He is in perfect health other than he wont drink water anymore. If I spray it on his head he will flip out and move away and if I keep spraying him he will just sit there till I stop. I have had a fecal done and he is clean. When he sitting flat on his stomach and doesnt have his spine bent in either direction he cant see the flaps of skin. But if he turns so that his feet aare somewhat close then his skin will bunch together.

His favorite food other than crickets is Kale so I heavily water those everyday so he is getting some water. I switched over to mealworms for now becuase I know they have a higher water concentration then crickets and since he about 20 inches I dont think the chitan (sp?) can impact him. I will stop giving him these once he gets water more regularly.

1. are the mealworms alright for now?
2. does he sound healthy?
3. how can I hydrate him more?

thanks in advance.

Superworms may be a better choice. They are big and juicy with less Chitin. He may not be dehydrated at all. It's normal for their skin to be a bit wrinkled when they are in the turning position.
A test would be if you pull the skin up and it stays that way.
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Another way to get him hydrated is to soak him in a luke warm bath. I use a plastic tub and fill it with about 2" of water (just make sure he can stand up wit hhis head out of the water)My beardie likes to drink in his bath, so I give him a bath about 2-3 times a week. It is also REALLY cute when he swims! He actually puts his head under water and serpentines through the water.
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Stacey