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Steve 24_48
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I think having problems with mt horned dragon 
hi all. i bought a mt horned dragon on28th of october from local pet store. i saw him at pet store about 3 weeks before i finally bought it ( i wanted to do a little research on them first thats how i got recommended to this site) at pet store i really didnt see him move around much except when i wanted to play with him to see how freindly he was . since i brought home ive only seen him eat 2 mealworms i havent seen him eat no crikets.he hasnt pooped at all and he really dont move to much stays on one branch moves side to side . yesterday was first day i saw him drink some water kept mistin till he was done of course.ive brougth him out a couple times and very friendly never bites very curios when out side of tank only 2 meal worms i saw him eat were out of my hand out of tank but that only wored once. i got him in 70 gal tankall brand new decor inside in tank . give him the proper lightin and heating keep the humdity between 70-80% hes not skinny but not fat either with tail hes about a foot long .gonna try to attach pic too here not best pic only taken with web cam hopefully i can figure out how to post the pic too lol. any feedback would be appreciated i will check back a few times a day ty all.
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11/05/07 10:17pm
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#1503299
Robin L
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Message To: Steve 24_48 In reference to Message Id: 1503026
I think having problems with mt horned dragon
He is very nice looking MHD. I have a couple of questions for you:
1) are the crickets still in the cage or have they disappeared
2) Do you have moving water in his cage
MHD’s are rather secretive you will seldom see him eat, and they will not drink from water that is not moving. I have three MHD’s and have only seen them eat 2’s in a year, but the crickets and super worms that I put in their cage never seem to last long. I also have a desk fountain for their water source and since I have two pregnant ones I have a dish that I keep in there for their soaking pleasure. I have also MHD’s are not very active, they love to just lounge around and bask. Do you notice poop in his enclosure? If you see poop and the insects are disappearing he is more than likely a normal happy well MHD.
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11/06/07 07:28am
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Emeraldman
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Message To: Steve 24_48 In reference to Message Id: 1503026
I think having problems with mt horned dragon
Doesn’t look that bad to me. Actually looks fairly healthy, especially for an ex-petstore MHD. Chances are that you’re probably just not seeing him eating. Keep track of how many crickets/mealies/whatever you’re feeding him, and check back to see if the numbers have changed. Best way to do it.
-Trav
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11/06/07 05:35pm
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Steve 24_48
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Message To: Robin L In reference to Message Id: 1503299
I think having problems with mt horned dragon
thanks 4 comment . i woke up today feed him right away like always and he ate 5 crickets and pooped right after . to say the least i was very happy . just learned about the moving water thing last night on froggies i believe it is not sure . but AWESOME CARE SHEETS THERE . so bought him a nice waterfall with a nice soaking tub at bottom i plan to post better pics of him tonight sometime would like to no if male for sure .thx again
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11/06/07 07:44pm
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#1504719
Damnitbonnie
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Message To: Steve 24_48 In reference to Message Id: 1504192
I think having problems with mt horned dragon
It looks like a male but need better pictures of the base of hie tail. Both top and underside.
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11/07/07 08:05am
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Brawk
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Message To: Damnitbonnie In reference to Message Id: 1504719
 I think having problems with mt horned dragon
Yeah hi. nice MHD. i have only 1. But this is to that one comment u never see them eat. I hand feed mine becuase it looks cool when it eats ( but it makes them lousy hunters, ow well its cool) just dangle a worm or cricket in front of its face make it touch its nose so i can smell it and identify it then move it back about 1/2 and inch and them hell jerk his head back and then BAM hell stap at it and eat it.
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12/27/07 05:07pm
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