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What could cause my youth bearded dragon to stop eating2007-11-24 2:03:18

She was always the more healthier eater out of my two dragons but in the last week she has dropped down to only eating 1 cricket a day if that. It is getting cold where I live so I was wondering if she could be going into some sort of hybernation. My male is still eating his normal portions so I am probably wrong is saying that. Also I thought maybe she is getting ready to mate? Honestly I really don't know so please help!

Answers:

Your dragon needs some form of heating, either a heat mat or an infrared bulb, If you have a thermoneter it should read about 90F in the hot end of the vivarium and about 70F in the cool end.

Also you may think about an ultaviolet lighting system which is esential for these lizards.

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yes, I agree with the answer above mine. They need the heat to digest. Is the smaller one still using the bathroom? (defacating)

Try feeding them a variety of insects. Mine love wax worms. Sweet and juicy.

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I had four bearded dragons as a child. Three of them, once reaching about a foot in length, began to eat less and became lethargic. Took them to herp vet to find that each of them had a liver malfunction, preventing them from digesting properly. Vet said it was from bad breeding; tell tale sign: after appetite decrease, they begin to lose motor skills and drag their heads in the sand.

If you're keeping the temps up, I recommend a vet.

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any thing it could have a decease