brumation question

[Deathmoon68]

I got a bearded dragon a couple weeks ago. He wasnt that active when i got him but now all he does is just lay under his rock and he barely eats eat. Is this brumation? also hes just about 6 inches long

[BPelizabeth]

well 6 inches long is still pretty small and typically they do not go into brumatation until they are one year old. The vet did say that girls go earlier sometimes....however that is way to early...to small.

Have a fecal done on your beardie...could be a parasite overload.

[Beardedragon]

What are the basking temps, what is your substrate, what is the brand name and type ( Tube or Flourescent) of the UVB you use, how big is the cage, do you dust with Vits and Calcium, How do you give him water ( Misting, baths, water bowl) what are you attemping to feed him, and what size food.

[Deathmoon68]

His basking temps are 100-110 i use play sand as the substrate. I use a zilla uvb bulb i dont know what you mean by type. I just started to dust. I give him baths twice a week. And i feed him small crickets.

[maverickgtr]

Sand is bad for small and sometimes even full grown beardies. It can get on their food and they can get impacted. Or they'll just eat it sometimes. When was the last time he pooped? And how often do you offer a salad? Also, how long have you had the UV bulb? UV bulbs must be replaced every 5 months because they can stop emitting UV.

[Deathmoon68]

He poops every day. Last time he pooped was last night. and i offer him salad every other day and i just got the bulb a week ago.

[maverickgtr]

hmmmm... are you dusting with calcium daily now? You said you just started dusting but with a vitamin or calcium dust? He's not housed with any other beardies? Sometimes the small one will get bullied by a bigger guy and they little guy will act lethargic.

I'd recommend finding a good exotics vet nearby and definitely get a fecal exam done.

[BPelizabeth]

its good to offer salad everyday...

[Deathmoon68]

He's being alot more active and hes eating alot more now.