chinese water dragons

Question
I have two water dragons and one is running around eating and acting normal but the other sleeps all day wont move or eat and when I pick him up he just stays asleep I tryed to put crickets in his face but he still wont eat and when I put him back in his cage he acted like he was having seizures and run in circles idk what to do please help

Answer
Hi Andrea,

You didn't happen to mention how long you have had these two and if he/she was eating/basking and behaving normally up until now.
Seizures can have a number of causes but one that is often seen in captive reptiles is caused by a lack of calcium and is called tetany. The seizures are often triggered by handling but you may have noticed a slight trembling of the toes and feet as well. This link discusses it in more detail.
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=1603&S=4&SourceID=56

That is why I asked about his eating/basking history since his calcium levels are dependent on his diet and exposure to UVB rays. Mature CWD can be very territorial, particularly males. Is it possible that he has been intimidated by the other one to the point of not eating or basking?

Reptiles that are calcium deficient and suffering the effects of metabolic bone disease (MBD) generally do not move or climb due to the weakness in their limbs.

As I mentioned earlier, seizures can have other causes and a vet appointment really is your best option. In the meanwhile make sure he/she stays hydrated by soaking him in a bit of tepid water for a few minutes a day (he is likely not drinking in addition to not eating). If you are able I would also suggest separating this one from the other into a smaller, temporary enclosure. Make sure he has access to an adequate basking temperature of 90 - 95 F, but in his situation you will also need to make sure that he can move out of the heat as well. Access to proper heat can stimulate their immune system, appetite and metabolism.
It likely  would not hurt to get a bit of calcium into him as well. You can try dabbing a bit of chicken-based baby food with a pinch of powdered reptile calcium (calcium with vitamin D3) on his upper lip or snout. Many reptiles respond by licking it off. A few drops of liquid calcium (usually available at drug stores) in his mouth is another option.