Reptile Forum, Reptile Classifieds - CaptiveBred

adrian · Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 7:50 pm Post subject: poorly beardie

i have just rescued two beardies from poor conditions an adult male and a younger male .the adult is now fine and healthy but the younger one refuses to eat most days and when she does eat she eats very little .i am giving them nutrobal via thier feed but no change any suggestions
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Jas · Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 8:41 pm Post subject:

Are they in seperate viv's?

Scott W · Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 9:12 pm Post subject:

if they are in the same viv, they the more dominant one is forcing it to be withdrawn.

try taking the bigger one out first, then feeding, then once the smaller has fed putting the bigger back and feed a little more.

if you can seperate them into two vivs it would be better though (just until they are both on same size / strength level.)

adrian · Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 3:30 pm Post subject: poorly beardie

ive tried feeding seperately (away from eachother) different foods at intervals in the day but no joy
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Scott W · Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 4:50 pm Post subject:

looks like you will have to keep them in seperate vivs.

does it look sick or lethargic in any way? if so, a trip to the vets is probably best.

adrian · Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 9:33 pm Post subject: poorly beardie

all is ok now he fed today 4 wax worms and a grape so looks like things are picking up
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