Why is my bearded dragon not eating as much?

Bearded dragons need to feel comfortable in order to thrive. While we’re not saying they’re high-maintenance lizards, a change in their conditions can cause them to become stressed and lose their appetite. The most common causes for this are changes to their diet, lighting, temperature, and humidity.

How long can a red bearded dragon go without eating?

1-3 months
So an average bearded dragon can go without food for 1-3 months in the wild. Juvenile bearded dragons would not survive that long since they don’t have enough fat reserves. They can hardly last a week before their body demands food.

When should I worry about my bearded dragon not eating?

It is important to seek expert advice from a veterinarian if your bearded dragon isn’t eating after a few days, or if there are any other symptoms (lethargy, loose droppings, lack of droppings, or weight loss).

How can I get my bearded dragon to eat more?

If their tank is setup correctly, one of the best ways to get bearded dragons to eat is to feed them treats. Fatty insects like waxworms, hornworms and silkworms are often a good choice. Fruits such as raspberries, strawberries, cantaloupe and mango also work well.

Is it normal for bearded dragons to not eat everyday?

Younger dragons need to eat multiple times a day, while adult Bearded Dragons can eat daily, or every few days – they don’t need to eat as much because their rate of growth has slowed down.

Will a bearded dragon starve itself to death?

Providing there are no external influences ( such as environmental issues or underlaying health issues, no lizard should starve itself to death, and even if they were wrong I would continue to argue it highly probably wasn’t starvation in most cases since reptiles of all kinds are masters at conserving energy for …

Should I force feed my bearded dragon?

Bearded Dragons will often become anorexic when constipated, stressed, depressed or generally unwell. If your pet begins to show signs of dehydration or malnourishment, it may become necessary for you to force feed your dragon until he can be treated and resume a normal feeding pattern.

How do I force my bearded dragon to eat?

Fill a small syringe with a puree of dragon diet. In the puree include vegetables, fruit, worms for protein and a liquid vitamin supplement. Apply pressure to the sides of the bearded dragon’s mouth to force it to open. Use your thumb and fore finger.

Are bearded dragons picky eaters?

Bearded dragons are notoriously picky eaters. But once you find the healthy options that they like, you can stick with those options exclusively for the life of your bearded dragon. There is no need to try to vary their diet by including non-ideal foods like spinach because you think they would enjoy a change.

Do bearded dragons lose appetite?

At the same time, keep in mind that loss of appetite is extremely common among bearded dragons; chances are, it’s nothing serious.

Is it normal for a bearded dragon to not eat for a day?

A baby bearded dragon would be able to go without food for 2-4 weeks. Healthy adults can go without food for 2-3 months. During brumation, healthy adults shouldn’t lose any weight. Some owners stop feeding their bearded dragon for few weeks to a month if they are picky eaters.

What do you do if your lizard won’t eat?

Lack of appetite Not eating at all—even once—is a sign that cannot be ignored. In addition, if a lizard ignores insects in its tank and doesn’t eat them within a few minutes, the bugs should be removed or they may chew on the lizard, causing significant trauma and infection.

How can I increase my bearded dragons appetite?

Another product I would recommend for your beardie’s appetite is Reptaid. Reptaid (read our in-depth Reptaid review) uses herbal extracts to help bearded dragons fight off parasites and viruses, but also works to stimulate their appetite and get them eating again.

Why is my bearded dragon not eating and hiding?

If your bearded dragon is going through problematic shedding, then it’s likely to be grumpy and hide more. Few days before, during and after shedding, your bearded dragon is also likely to refuse food and not want to be handled much.

How do I know if my bearded dragon is hungry?

A boney or thin tail is a common sign of a malnourished bearded dragon. Deflated fat pads – Bearded dragons have fat pads on their heads. If your dragon appears to have deflated fat pads, it could be missing critical nutrients in its diet. Many people are concerned with too much fat in their dragon’s diet.

How do I know if my bearded dragon is malnourished?

Thin tail – A healthy beardie should have a robust (but not too large) tail. A boney or thin tail is a common sign of a malnourished bearded dragon. Deflated fat pads – Bearded dragons have fat pads on their heads. If your dragon appears to have deflated fat pads, it could be missing critical nutrients in its diet.

How can I force my bearded dragon to eat?

Why is my bearded dragon hiding and not eating?

If lighting is too bright in the tank, your bearded dragon will be hiding from it. In general, bearded dragons need bright light to be stimulated to eat and stay active. However, when lights get too bright, your bearded dragon will become stressed and will hide.

How do I force feed my bearded dragon?

How do you force feed a bearded dragon?

Can bearded dragons go a day without eating?

What is this? Mature dragons with plenty of fat stores and weight to lose, can go up to 2 months without food, although this is NOT encouraged. On the other hand, juveniles who are rapidly growing and stop eating, should be a cause for some concern as they need protein to grow up healthy and strong.

What does an underweight bearded dragon look like?

An underweight bearded dragon will show signs such as a skinny tail, visible ribs, thin legs, and diminished fat pads. Being skinny is caused by lack of food, diseases, or stress. Increase the frequency of feeding and the amount of fatty foods in their diet to help bearded dragons gain weight.