EnviousSins
Bearded Dragon Egg
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Before I got her i was told she is a runt with a nipped tail. Shes got a little dullness/dark spot on top of her head and the tip of her tail is very dark. But my main worry is food. I was told sometimes she takes a little encouragement to eat. I was also told she is 12 weeks old, but looks about 8 weeks. She was smaller then the rest of both clutches she hatched with.
I gave her a bath yesterday as she seemed to be a little pale and to make sure she is getting water (she lapped that up quick and loooved it. Her color came back too)
But I worry because other then the 1 cricket she ate the first day, and the one roach she ate the second she isnt eating anything else. I did release a few dubais in her tank about 30 mins ago. I wanted to at least have the option there since dubais arent like crickets and wont chew on her.
But she is starting to look a little sunken in on the back. I just want to make sure she gets enough nutrition and calcium with her already stunted growth.
Should i look at force feeding her or making a squished bug, calcium, vitamin, water mix and drip it on her nose? Or just wait it out and hope she starts eating soon? Im just nervous, i know how to care for them and force feed due to working at a pet store and owning my fair share of reptiles. My main worry is always MBD. (Her terrarium temps are fine btw. Shes been running around the terrarium, not glass surfing, and often just sleeping under the basking light. Zoo Med Repti basking spot lamp)
I just wanted to double check with people and see what I should do. I dont want to lose her or her trust. (She handles just fine, very hand tamed thanks to her breeder. Doesnt seem to stress out at all when handled. ) oh i also want to note IK i cant tell the gender right now but its just easier to pick one to explain these things XD
Oh and pics are from her bath. But she looks a bit thinner today. Man.... beardeds and their hunger strikes