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I need help! is he in serious need of help?

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Question
Hello, i have 2 baby bearded dragons 1 male 1 female, and for the past few months they have been living in the same aquarium and there both about 1 1/2, i usually feed them everyday but they won't eat veggies i do feed them crickets, superworms( they get crunched up and they don't eat out there stomachs, but i've taken notice to my male baby bearded dragon he seems weak and his eyes are sinking into his head and he pretty much sleeps every day! what do i do!! should i seperate them and slowly force feed him untill he's stable, or is he just gonna end up dying! please i need help!

Answer
 Yes, he is in serious need of help.  And at this point, a veterinarian should see him first.  There may be nothing you can do.  Baby dragons bought in pet shops are usually bought far too young and the stress of being shipped around too young can make them ill   It may be a parasite issue from relocation stress, or subtle intimidation from his cagemate.  If you don't know a proper reptile veterinarian, go to www.arav.org and you can get a list of vets in your state.