Juvenile bearded dragon isn't eating much...!!! please help??

Question

well we have a juvenile beardie and i read that its normal for them to eat at least 30 to 60 crickets a day...well our beardie eats between like 10 and on good days maybe 20 crickets...he gets all his veggies and waxworms...he don't looks sick or anything at all...i'm just a little worried...is that normal or is something wrong with him...thanks for any help....

Answer 1

cricket amount depends on the size of the crickets and dragons. 30 to 60 crickets is a lot. The only beardie that I would give that amount to would be a young one eating pinheads to 1/4 inch crickets. When it comes to mediums and larges, 12-20 is typically sufficient. If you're feeding you're dragon veggies and waxworms in the same day they're eating crickets, then I wouldn't expect them to be hungry at all. Does not sound like any problem so just keep doing what you're doing.  

Answer 2

No he's completly fine. you should only feed him 5-15 good sized crickets a day... especially if you feed him wax worms (high in fat) He's fine. ^___^ and make sure you let him bask for about an hour before eating. It'll get him ready too eat.

Answer 3

If he is eating at all this is a very good sign that he is not sick.

Beardies eat anywhere between 10-40 crickets a day.

I would keep a constant supply of veggies and beardie food pellets offered to the little one at all times. He may be eating when you aren't watching him.

Unless you see change in color, or he just refuses to eat, then there is nothing to worry about.

(also make sure that the temperature is right for him, this can change his appetite)