Odd behavior from Bearded dragon. Help!?

Question

My bearded dragon is about 1.5 years old now. We've had him since he was a baby.

He all of a sudden decided he doesn't want to eat. He's also bumping his nose on the glass ALOT. And he's digging his hands and feet into the sand. He's acting like he wants to get out alot.

He normally eats 3 superworms a day, and some greens and squash. Right now he won't have any of it. He hasn't for nearly two weeks now.

His cage is at about 95 degrees in the basking area, and he lives in a 40 gallon tank. He did alright shedding this year. When he's out of his cage, he exhibits signs of being healthy. His tail is up and he's curious, and his mouth is the right shade of pink.

Any ideas??? We will take him to the vet soon, but I wanted to see other's thoughts first. Thanks!

Answer 1

i'd throw in a couple crickets, see if he likes the change maybe. i have heard worms all the time aren't that great for them, they're to fatty, mine get a few kingworms here and there for a treat. is it hot in your area right now, maybe his cooler area of the tank is to hot. i have 2 beardies in a large tank ( 3'x 4 1/2') and they just want out all the time, they dig and are at the front all the time. a couple suggestions, hope it helps.

Answer 2

ummm it sounds like it's a girl and she's pregnant cuz that's what my bearded dragon does and we've had her for about 4.5 years now

Answer 3

beardies are very people friendly. If you have taken yours out all the time like I do mine. all it wants is to come out and sit on your shoulder. please get it off sand. use carpet instead. with carpet you have to clip the nails so they don't get stuck but it is much easier to clean. there are alot of reasons why yours wants to get out. It could be to hot and looking for a cooler area, not clean enough sand is almost impossible to clean, foodget away from the superworms and try crickets. dust them with some vitamins and calcium powder. mustard greens, endive, squash, try cutting up an orange,mix it in with the greens mine love it. good luck and if you need more help go to this web site it is the best I live by it http://www.beautifuldragons.503xtreme.co... this site will tell you all sorts of things you can also email them with a problem and they will respond.

Answer 4

check your husbandry. maybe your bearded IS telling you something. when a reptile is kept properly in captivity, they almost seam content. their needs are being met and they dont "want" to go any ware. when you start seeing your animals doing things out of the norm ,( really out of the norm, not you just thinking something isnt normal which is mostly the case).their is generally is a need that is not being met . from your question you can already tell your tanks to small and your temps are off ( basking SURFACE temps should be 105F+ , the air temps on the hot side should be mid to high 80sF., cool side room temp). 3 super worms a day and some greens and squash?  thats a little food for a 1.5 year old bearded. he might not be that hungry since the temps are probably off. so like i said, check your husbandry  he might be "happy" when out the tank since the tank might be bad.(listen to your animals they know more about their needs then we do)

Answer 5

Whats a bearded dragon? Sorry I cant help, but know I'm curious, good luck :)

Answer 6

First off please take him off sand, it can cause impaction and be fatal, use reptile carpet or papertowels,  maybe try making his basking spot around 100 degress farenheit