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Hi all,

My bearded dragon doesn't seem to be very interested in eating these days. I took him in last summer and he ate everyday, salads and crickets then switching to mealworms as he stopped eating the crickets.

For the past several days he really hasn't eaten anything. He is acting normal in every other way. Very alert and enjoys taking a bath. Will they do this prior to shedding? I am not sure how often they shed but can't think of any other reason I did weigh him today and he is 361 grams. Does this seem OK? I am going to monitor his weight weekly but is not eating something they do once in a while?

Thanks in advance
Linda

Adult dragons shed 1-2 times a year typically, maybe three times.

I do fine my dragon stops eating when the skin is close to being read to shed..usually when she starts to look ragged around her head or if she's doing a body shed.

I can't remember how old your dragon is currently...but a full adult dragon can slow down eating normally, eating only a little every day or 2-4 times a week, even if food is offered every day.

As your dragon was eating good till recently, I would double check your temperatures. Bring him in to see your vet, and get a fecal done to check for parasites. Never hurts to bring your dragon to see a vet once or twice a year even when nothing seems wrong, just for a checkup.

Try offering a different assortment of greens/insects as food boredom can cause dragons to reduce eating as well.
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