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how much do dragons eat. my guy i know i have only had him like 2 days and he has only eaten like 4 superowrms in the morning and evening, hasnt touched his greens or anyhting so does it just take time for him to get started eating normally or what? well he drinks alot of water though.

ken

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The next time the shuttle lands, lets all get dressed up in ape suits and charge at the astronaughts yelling and ranting. That way they can try to figure out where they took a wrong turn.

First off, make sure he is warm enough. If the basking temps aren't nice and hot, he will not have a strong feeding response. He looks like a big boy. I'd say 105 basking temp would be the minimum, assuming your enclosure is large enough to allow for a cooler zone (in the 80s). For my adults, the basking temps approach 120.

Next, find out what he was eating before you got him. I have gotten dragons that were fed crickets only untl I got them, and they didn't have a clue what to do with worms.

Lastly, relax! 2 days is no big deal. It may very well take a dragon the age of yours a week or more to fully adjust. Be patient, and keep him hydrated, and you should have no problems.

Jonathan

Well she was feeding him superworms, collard, mustard, and kale greens, crickets, and baby food ocassionally. i am trying all of that. she said he drinks from a bowl which he hasnt done but i soaked him in water that was about 80 degrees and he drank for about 45 seconds straight then climbed up my leg and layed on my lap. i put him back in his tank and he is on his basking branch now. the only thing he has eaten are superworms, but is 4 a day gogin to be alright till he starts eating normally? i know with snakes they need time to adjust and all is it the same with beardies?

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The next time the shuttle lands, lets all get dressed up in ape suits and charge at the astronaughts yelling and ranting. That way they can try to figure out where they took a wrong turn.

does he neeed a hide box? i got a half log but i didnt think he would use it
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The next time the shuttle lands, lets all get dressed up in ape suits and charge at the astronaughts yelling and ranting. That way they can try to figure out where they took a wrong turn.

Just keep doing what you are doing. Dragon's do take some time to adjust, and it can effect their appetite. If he still isn't eating well in a week, then you can worry. For now you are doing everything right, and I think you'll find he'll eat a little more each day until he's comfortable.

As for a hide box, mine won't use the half logs either. In fact he doesn't use much of anything I actually spend money on. Funny that.

I just tear a hole in a cardboard box from a 12 pack of sodas and throw it in there. He LOVES this. It may not look fancy, but it costs absolutely nothing and I can't really argue with the tastes of a lizard!

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2.0 bearded dragons (Ocho / Domo-kun)
0.1 kingsnake (Rio)
1.0 ferret (Playstation)
1.0 cat (Wally)
0.1 dog (Tima)

awesome i had a corn snake that heaven forbid his hide box not smell like fabric softner sheets. well anyways all my beardie does is lay on the log he will move by the light then down away from the light, then back up. he looksd at me about every tenn minutes and bobs his head for a few and then goes back to sleep or lounging. well im new to dragon so thats why i am asking alot of questions.

ken
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The next time the shuttle lands, lets all get dressed up in ape suits and charge at the astronaughts yelling and ranting. That way they can try to figure out where they took a wrong turn.

Seems quite content with his cardboard houde, heheheh LOL

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Eve