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My dragon wont poo very often

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Question
Hi
my dragon only poo's about twice a week and am wondering if this is normal,she is about 10 month old and 14 inch her temps are 110 and 80 and i use a reptisun uv bulb. She eats well but rarely touches any veg,i have taken her to the vets and they said she seems fine. she did one today and it was really hard then about 20 mins later she did a really big soft one please tell me she's ok
regards
Paul

Answer
Hi Paul,
  I would increase the availablity of fresh water and a good 20 minute bath once a week, if she would eat her greens she would be more regular for her age.  Try adding mustard greens if you haven't already.  Mustards have a peppery flavor that most beardies like.  Another favorite vegetable is the butternut squash, I use a potato peeler to make thin strips.  Mist the salad to get more water into her.  I would also consider lowering the wattage of the basking bulb so the basking temp is between 100-105F and allow the cool side to go down to 70-75.