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Bearded Dragon - anyone have one?

Fishheadjoe

Fishheadjoe

May 5, 2008
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Toronto Canada
#1
We've had "Billy", the bearded dragon for almost two years now. He is a pretty cool pet, but I am getting concerned that he is not having the number of bowel movements he should. He can go for a couple of weeks without one and I have to believe that that is not particularly good for him.
He gets a diet of Kale, blue berries, bell peppers and Superworms.
I have done research on the web, but I'm not seeing anything that would indicate why Billy is doing what he is.
Anyone have a Bearded Dragon or have experience with these critters?
Would appreciate any advice given.
Fishheadjoe

PS... I know this a long shot, but what the heck!
 
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MJ5150 said:
@warwick.hoy you still around bro?

-Mike
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Fishheadjoe said:
We've had "Billy", the bearded dragon for almost two years now. He is a pretty cool pet, but I am getting concerned that he is not having the number of bowel movements he should. He can go for a couple of weeks without one and I have to believe that that is not particularly good for him.
He gets a diet of Kale, blue berries, bell peppers and Superworms.
I have done research on the web, but I'm not seeing anything that would indicate why Billy is doing what he is.
Anyone have a Bearded Dragon or have experience with these critters?
Would appreciate any advice given.
Fishheadjoe

PS... I know this a long shot, but what the heck!
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Here's some advice that I hope will be helpful.
If you were the caregiver for your grandma would you rely on a bunch of strangers for medical advice for her, or take her to the grandma doctor?
 
#5
Old Garage-Bander said:
Here's some advice that I hope will be helpful.
If you were the caregiver for your grandma would you rely on a bunch of strangers for medical advice for her, or take her to the grandma doctor?
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The person I mentioned cares for reptiles. Unfortunately, it looks like he isn't around here anyone.
I was hoping tagging him may have triggered an e-mail or something to get his attention.

-Mike
 
#6
Hey Fish,
We got a bearded dragon for my son when he graduated 1st grade. My son is now in his 3rd year in college and "Clyde" is still with us after 15 years. (I had no idea they lived this long). Anyway, I'm no expert, but we throw in a dozen live crickets every month or so and fill a small "ashtray" with water. He "dumps" several days after eating and that's about it.
Occasionally we'll throw in a little greens and with the same result. They do go kinda dormant during winter months and don't eat or "dump" as much.
That's all I know. Good Luck!
 
#11
Thanks Cazman... we stopped the crickets about 6 months ago. Billy has gotten large enough that he can easily handle the Superworms and crickets are a pain to deal with.
I understand the Brumation thing, where they kinda go into hibernation for a period of time... otherwise he seems healthy.
Regards,

Fishheadjoe
 

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