Tuesday, November 22, 2011

I need help advice my water dragon hasnt eatern for 4 days?

ive had t dragon for 3 weeks it ate crickets and meal worms then went of crickets then didnt eat for 2 days then ate 3 wax worms but now wont eat nothing for 4 days and he is quiet in his viv and lively when heldI need help advice my water dragon hasnt eatern for 4 days?
it is not unusual for dragons to go 4 days without eating in the wild but captive should raise a little concern. I will make the assumption that your dragon is a little guy only having it for 3 weeks. So being gravid (with eggs) not a factor. what are you using for substrate? substrate (stuff you put at the bottom of the cage for comfort) can bind a dragon up make him not be able to go poo. if you have the correct setup and I will put websites below in sources for you to compare. Pay special attention to heat, humidity, food, substrate, basking area, uva and uvb source (very important for digestion). calcium/vitamins additives, and a readily available water source. dragons need water for digestion also they like to play in water about 1/2 of the body thickness deep when they are young i.e. if your dragon is 1 inch thick provide 1/2 inch water dish change this water daily they like to poo in the water. if you have met all these requirements. it could be something as simple as he gourged himself as young beardies like to do sometimes and he just isn't hungry. if you have not met the requirements. try to do so as quickly as possible and as a precautionary get your little guy into the vet if nothing more than just a wellness checkup and good vet advice if you have a picture phone or a digital camera take some pics of your setup and print them out take it to the vet and show him he can ask vital questions and make great suggestion. good luckI need help advice my water dragon hasnt eatern for 4 days?
Take it to the doctor!
Reptiles need heat in order to digest their food...if they don't get the heat they need, the food will rot in their tummies...make sure the temp is at the very least 85, but preferably 90.....if not, they won't eat...
i know lots of things on pets.maybe i can help.your water dragon may be sick,or it has no freedom.try talking to your water dragon and take it to the vet.a vet should be able to help.this is what i can help you.





wish you and your water dragon good luck:)
my dragons stop eating 3 to 7 days before shed when was it's last shed and as far as temp is concerned they are found in very cold climates aswell like south australia as long as it is above 22 d c it should be fine meal worms are very hard to digest anyway
  • great wear
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