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3 Month Old Beardie Not Eating For 2 Days!

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Question
It got my Beardie only a week ago and i was told he would ate up to 20 crickets a day which he has but two days ago he just stopped! He looks at the crickets and then lets them run past! I have tried him with his Veggies and the basking temperature is 37*C he has fresh water every day and fresh veggies every day! Is it because he is shedding?

Answer
Hello Reece,

Well, if you could tell me a little bit about your setup, that would be great.  What type & brand of UVB light are you using, a flourescent tube bulb or a compact or coil light?  What type of basking light are you using?
What are you measuring your temps with, a stick on thermometer, or a digital probe or a temp gun?
At 37 that is fine, but you could safely bump it to a range of 37-42 so he can pick where he wants.  The cool side should be around 26-28.  
Shedding can definitely affect the appetite though.  
Let me know how he is doing.

Tracie