COLD DARK ROOM

[Mystic_Queen (Llaria)]

Phoenix is only 11 months and it is winter here so I think he is not eating as much as he normally would. He does sleep quite a bit. We have now had him for just over a week and we are handling him everyday. So he is slowly getting used to us. I also think we are handling him much more than the previous owner.

What is your enclosure temperature at? And are you using a basking bulb and not a heat bulb?

 

[Mystic_Queen (Llaria)]

I'm sure you have taken plenty of measures to make it easier and safer for your beardie to get around your home. You probably don't leave coins laying around, either.
@CarolM Make sure Jarrod is super careful about leaving anything around (at all) that could fit in a beardie mouth. My reptile veterinarian cautioned us about things like coins, which might resemble roaches, and could be quickly swallowed. Loose buttons from shirts and jackets have also been known to end up in beardie tummies.

It’s only me in my place. So I don’t have to worry about things getting left around. I’m always careful and before I get her out in the morning I do a check around. I’ve had her from more or less a hatchling. And she’s 7 years old now. She’s 8 in December.
nothing gets left around and if anyone comes in my home they get warned. Watch out for the dragon. Mind where they are stepping and if they drop anything pick it up cos if my dragon gets it and it makes her sick they will get the vet bill.

 

[Mystic_Queen (Llaria)]

Phoenix is only 11 months and it is winter here so I think he is not eating as much as he normally would. He does sleep quite a bit. We have now had him for just over a week and we are handling him everyday. So he is slowly getting used to us. I also think we are handling him much more than the previous owner.

If your bearded dragon is sleeping a lot and not eating much it could be due to stress.
change of enclosure.
change of diet.
mans many other reasons.

also if the temperature is to hot. Or to cold it can have an impact on how they behave. Similar to a tort.
as like a tort a dragon cant regulate there body heat and rely on the heat provided.
give the dragon a couple of days to settle in and try to hand feed. Dragons take time to build up trust. If he isn’t used to being handled then that could be another factor.

 

[Mystic_Queen (Llaria)]

That's the color of a freshly molted superworm, so most likely yes.

My dragon won’t eat super worms I can’t say I blame her ?

 

[Cathie G]

Really well done for persevering.

Thank you but he's The little survivor. He's lived up to his name. I kinda named him after a famous whale called Arrow. It's been a beautiful experience to have him. He came out of the fin rot during our lock down due to covid. I feel like the Lord gave him to me for that little bit of cheer during all the chaos.

 

[CarolM]

What is your enclosure temperature at? And are you using a basking bulb and not a heat bulb?

It is around 26 at night. And 31 in the day. He has a basking bulb and I recently put in a Deep heat projector as well.

 

[Pastel Tortie]

My dragon won’t eat super worms I can’t say I blame her ?

Once they approached adult size, my beardies both decided (about a year apart) that crickets just weren't worth the effort. They like superworms, as do the turtles.

 

[CarolM]

If your bearded dragon is sleeping a lot and not eating much it could be due to stress.
change of enclosure.
change of diet.
mans many other reasons.

also if the temperature is to hot. Or to cold it can have an impact on how they behave. Similar to a tort.
as like a tort a dragon cant regulate there body heat and rely on the heat provided.
give the dragon a couple of days to settle in and try to hand feed. Dragons take time to build up trust. If he isn’t used to being handled then that could be another factor.

Yeah, that is pretty much what we are doing. Giving him time. He has a hot side and a cool side. The cool side is 25. At night he does get a temp drop. So yes. I am not too worried yet. And we are watching him carefully. Besides I have lots of people on here who have experience with a bearded dragon who we can always come and ask for help from.

 

[Mystic_Queen (Llaria)]

Once they approached adult size, my beardies both decided (about a year apart) that crickets just weren't worth the effort. They like superworms, as do the turtles.

Affina loves her locust. I have to get the full grown ones with wings. She absolutely loves the chase. She will go for crickets. But she has them once a month as she gets board.
shd loves her wax worms tho. Tries to get the tub off me. She’s a proper diva ?

 

[CarolM]

My dragon won’t eat super worms I can’t say I blame her ?

I have an order of super worms and mealworms arriving tomorrow. So he will have some treats. And hopefully my crested dragon will arrive this week as well. ?

 

[Mystic_Queen (Llaria)]

Yeah, that is pretty much what we are doing. Giving him time. He has a hot side and a cool side. The cool side is 25. At night he does get a temp drop. So yes. I am not too worried yet. And we are watching him carefully. Besides I have lots of people on here who have experience with a bearded dragon who we can always come and ask for help from.
Affinas viv readings are 38 to 42°C bright end, to a cooler 22 to 26°C shaded end. You'll also need to provide a 10 to 12 per cent fluorescent UV tube at the hot end but I’m sure you have all this in place. And like you said plenty of people around here if you need anyone. He sounds like he is in very good hands. And I’m sure he will perk up over the next few days. Will take a while for him to settle in.

 

[CarolM]

Thank you.

 

[Cathie G]

I wish U.K. would have some sun. The weather has been awful last few days where I am. Sick of seeing rain. Birthday BBQ tomorrow been cancelled ??

Well...it'll be a first time I don't have to send a belated Happy Birthday! ?

 

[Mystic_Queen (Llaria)]

I have an order of super worms and mealworms arriving tomorrow. So he will have some treats. And hopefully my crested dragon will arrive this week as well. ?

I was going to get a crested dragon. But I got pumpkin instead lol. I might still get myself a crested. I’m still after a chameleon. I could go for both ?

 

[Pastel Tortie]

I have an order of super worms and mealworms arriving tomorrow. So he will have some treats. And hopefully my crested dragon will arrive this week as well. ?

Sounds like you will be having a busy week!

 

[CarolM]

I was going to get a crested dragon. But I got pumpkin instead lol. I might still get myself a crested. I’m still after a chameleon. I could go for both ?

Yip, they are like tattoos. Once you have one, one is never enough and you need to get more. ???

 

[CarolM]

Sounds like you will be having a busy week!

If all goes to plan, I certainly hope so.

 

[Mystic_Queen (Llaria)]

Yip, they are like tattoos. Once you have one, one is never enough and you need to get more. ???

I won’t get another dragon. Affina will get jealous ?. Jealous dragon isn’t good haha.
but yes I agree one isn’t enough. I’m currently looking into getting a leopard tort. The markings on them beauties is just ??.
but the markings on any tort is stunning.

 

[Cathie G]

Awful? I follow a few people on TWITTER who live/work in St Ives in Cornwall. They have been having some really great suntanning/beach weather. But, i know, it’s all where you are. I remember wearing warm coats & hats on 4 July celebrations in Harrogate. No cold beers, hot drinks.

Well then a hot toddy...

 

[CarolM]

I won’t get another dragon. Affina will get jealous ?. Jealous dragon isn’t good haha.
but yes I agree one isn’t enough. I’m currently looking into getting a leopard tort. The markings on them beauties is just ??.
but the markings on any tort is stunning.

Very true. After the crestie, if I bring any more animals into our home my husband reckons I will need to move out. His policy is one out, one in. ?