A vent about beardie forums

[Trillian]

You could try different colours when you offer solid foods. My Rankins loves yellow, and eats well when I put finely chopped greens in a dish with yellow pepper, mango and squash, all chopped tiny, then put worms in it to make it wriggle. Couple of waxworms attracts his attention, then a few mealworms, phoenix worms etc. He really loves hornworms and gets very excited about moths, so I usually let a few waxworms pupate.

I want to try peas on my guy too, skinned ones, I've also read that they like grapes.

They do get lethargic once the weather cools down, so try not to worry too much. I'd avoid baby foods apart from ones that are just fruits/veggies with no additives, you just don't know how his body will react. But if you are syringe feeding then I see how baby foods would help.

Pooping is a really good sign!

 

[squeekz1992]

You could try different colours when you offer solid foods. My Rankins loves yellow, and eats well when I put finely chopped greens in a dish with yellow pepper, mango and squash, all chopped tiny, then put worms in it to make it wriggle. Couple of waxworms attracts his attention, then a few mealworms, phoenix worms etc. He really loves hornworms and gets very excited about moths, so I usually let a few waxworms pupate.

I want to try peas on my guy too, skinned ones, I've also read that they like grapes.

They do get lethargic once the weather cools down, so try not to worry too much. I'd avoid baby foods apart from ones that are just fruits/veggies with no additives, you just don't know how his body will react. But if you are syringe feeding then I see how baby foods would help.

Pooping is a really good sign!

I will try all of those, thank you. I can't do any worms yet, he's too small for them and he would probably choke. I ordered hatchling hormed worms online yesterday. I als ordered silkworm hatchlings and pinhead crickets.

I can't really get him to eat, he only eats for my mom, and today he wouldn't eat at all. I can try to get him on a veggie diet, I offer fresh veggies daily. He just isnt interested in food and Idk what else to do...

It's really watery, and green..is that bad??

 

[Jac1582]

If he's only eatin veggies it's gona be more watery and green, if possible a vet visit might be a good idea. Just to check, strange he'll only eat for your mom, maybe she's a dragon whisperer lol

 

[squeekz1992]

If he's only eatin veggies it's gona be more watery and green, if possible a vet visit might be a good idea. Just to check, strange he'll only eat for your mom, maybe she's a dragon whisperer lol

He only eats baby food He wouldn't eat today, can't even hold up his head...

 

[Jac1582]

Oh that sucks, I hope he perks back up for you!! Is he drinking? Any idea if he might have parasites? Maybe that's causing his not wanting to eat

 

[squeekz1992]

Oh that sucks, I hope he perks back up for you!! Is he drinking? Any idea if he might have parasites? Maybe that's causing his not wanting to eat

Well, he is for sure on his last leg. FInally showed interest in worms and he cant even open his mouth enough to eat them, he passed out, we though he was dead, mom put him back under the heat lamp and he woke up, He's moving, but it seems an awful lot like Pascal before he died... Trying to get the "reptile rescuers" (my friends Joey and Tina) to take him bc they are miracle workers. It's really sad, but I can't help him anymore than I have, and if he still has a chance I know they will give it to him.

 

[Jac1582]

Well, he is for sure on his last leg. FInally showed interest in worms and he cant even open his mouth enough to eat them, he passed out, we though he was dead, mom put him back under the heat lamp and he woke up, He's moving, but it seems an awful lot like Pascal before he died... Trying to get the "reptile rescuers" (my friends Joey and Tina) to take him bc they are miracle workers. It's really sad, but I can't help him anymore than I have, and if he still has a chance I know they will give it to him.

I'm so sorry, that really sux! Sending good thoughts your way and hope your friends are able to save him!!

 

[squeekz1992]

I'm so sorry, that really sux! Sending good thoughts your way and hope your friends are able to save him!!

Thank you. I hope they call today and come get him. I am amazing with chams so I think I will stick with that... I feel bad, but Ik its not my fault, the breeder gave me a sick baby.

I know he was sick before I got him, when I really think about it, because he was okay, then all of the sudden we got home and he started being like this, so I called the breeder to take him back which he wont. I wouldn't recommend him based on my experience. I feel really bad for Goliath

 

[Jac1582]

That's sad when a breeder who is supposedly knowledgeable knows better and still doesn't care! Just to make a buck

 

[squeekz1992]

That's sad when a breeder who is supposedly knowledgeable knows better and still doesn't care! Just to make a buck

That's exactly why I am very picky about the Ambilobe I want. I want to be able to trust who I get him from, and I also want to give goliath a good home, but he hasn't eaten except one worm all month, and he hasn't shed, wont drink or anything. Bella has shed 2x now... She is 2x his size, easily.

 

[Jac1582]

How's Goliath doin today? Hopefully lil better!!

 

[squeekz1992]

Not sure! I have yet to check on him since feeding this morning. He ate a little bit, but I will still have to check

Hopefully feeling better