Feeding Geoffrey

[Derekroth91]

My Chinese water dragon (Geoffrey) still quite young, guessing year to a year and a half old will not eat mealworms or crickets. I'll be trying greens tomorrow and am looking for suggestions of what kind but I am also wondering how I should go about feeding him? Like just put them in his food dish and let sit? Though I can't quite do that with crickets as they always escape. And he is constantly moving so I can't take him out and present the food to him by hand? Need help! Any advice?

[brobertson]

My Chinese water dragon (Geoffrey) still quite young, guessing year to a year and a half old will not eat mealworms or crickets. I'll be trying greens tomorrow and am looking for suggestions of what kind but I am also wondering how I should go about feeding him? Like just put them in his food dish and let sit? Though I can't quite do that with crickets as they always escape. And he is constantly moving so I can't take him out and present the food to him by hand? Need help! Any advice?

Could you go into some detail about your setup? I have never kept them, but I know that they are usually voracious eaters. Chances are good that it has to do with an aspect of husbandry. Also, pics?

[Derekroth91]

. Temps true is damn near perfect. Humidity is roughly 60 percent. Water bowl on one side with climbs and and a hide and the other side next to the gold fish box (which he seems to like as a hide) is a feed dish. Everything has been cleaned and sterilized. I've been handling gently but for more amount of time each day (hoping he can get used to me) and likes to explore. But I can't for the life of me get him to eat

[brobertson]

Okay, your setup looks good. I would offer some live crickets during the day, and just release them into the cage. Also, I would lessen the handling for the time being, as stress could play a part. I would double check your temps, and give this a good read through http://www.reptilechannel.com/lizard...n-species.aspx

Chinese water dragons are a big commitment, and can be very tricky at times. Best of luck!

[Derekroth91]

It's nice to have someone with more experience than myself approve the setup! Thanks a ton!

[Derekroth91]

He ate today! I heard one cricket for every inch from head to tail. Not sure cuz it wasn't from a source I quite trust. But he ended up eating time and a half of the length and I let him since it has been a few days.