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 Rocky not eating

My dragon hasnt been eating. Typically he loves super worms but I cant get him to eat now. He has eaten one worm in a week and a half. How long is too long for them to go without eating and any suggestions on something else to try. typically if I put crickets in the tank he just looks at them. We just got over mites in his tank. i dont know if that has anything to do with it or not. Please help. i am worried about my baby.
07/08/08  10:38pm

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Frocto
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   Message To: Kobuzz   In reference to Message Id: 1787835


 Rocky not eating

Are you feeding only supers? What are your temps like ?Humidity ?
07/09/08  12:10pm

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Steve 24_48
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   Message To: Kobuzz   In reference to Message Id: 1787835


 Rocky not eating

bonnie probably be the best person to check with .....but mine gets tired of the same thing after awhile ,thou i usually try to stick with strictly with earth worms ,i do have 2 put silks or butterworms in there from time to time to get him interested in his food again . not sure about the mites as i never had that problem and not even sure how it would affect your lizard if at all 4 eating reason ..hopefully bonnie can help ...gl



07/09/08  10:50pm

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Damnitbonnie
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   Message To: Steve 24_48   In reference to Message Id: 1789168


 Rocky not eating

Trent and Bobbi can help also. They have been keeping reptiles (and MHD) longer than I have.

My question is what did you use to get rid of the mites. It’s possible that is what’s causing the problem. If he had to be relocated for a bit while cleaning his enclosure that could also cause him to stop eating. I moved a juvenile (I still haven’t named him) to a bigger enclosure and he stopped eating. I had to force feed him for months. Then he would eat for a bit and stop again. This went on for 6 months. I used the Flukers Reptic-Aid for insectivores as his base food. I used pedialyte instead of water to mix it with. I also soaked him to help with hydration.

I would try earthworms. Hold them out in front of him so they wiggle to catch his attention. If he closes his eyes he probably isn’t going to eat right then. Keep trying. My younger dragons like to eat after a misting. If you can get a couple hornworms (from a breeder or pet shop NOT collected from a tomato plant) this might help. Mine will usually eat these when they are being finicky. You could also try wax worms although these are not good as a staple food. It might be just what he needs to get him back feeding. I try and feed a variety of items although the crawlers are the staple.

Bonnie
07/10/08  07:24am

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Lionstigers&MHDSohmy
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   Message To: Damnitbonnie   In reference to Message Id: 1789445


 Rocky not eating

man Bonnie i dont know how u can still keep on doing what u do on this site for how long you have!!!!


everyone always asks the same questions.
07/10/08  11:02am

 #1790222


Frocto
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   Message To: Lionstigers&MHDSohmy   In reference to Message Id: 1789614


 Rocky not eating

The reason I asked if the dragon is only being fed supers is that if the temps and humidity are not ideal it can lead to an impacted dragon, believe me we have had to care for one that was like this when we got her.If you question our MHD experience then I am sorry that our caring for them over the last six years is not enough.

Bobbi
07/10/08  06:04pm

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Damnitbonnie
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   Message To: Frocto   In reference to Message Id: 1790222


 Rocky not eating

The same questions don’t bother me but there are others here that can answer them better than I can.

Bonnie
07/11/08  12:32pm

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Kobuzz
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   Message To: Damnitbonnie   In reference to Message Id: 1791183


 Rocky not eating

The temp on the hot side is about 90 and the humidity is around 75 during the day. We did get him to eat a couple of crickets over the past couple of days. As far as getting rid of the mites I did a complete clean. Put him in the bathtub with a little water while I took everything outside and completly soaked and wiped everything down and replaced the bedding.



07/14/08  10:36pm


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