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chinese crested water dragon

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Question
Hello, I've had my dragon for over 5 years and he's been healthy, however, the past week he's been very lethargic, doesn't move much, stays on his heated rock or in the water and won't eat.  I'm afraid he may be very sick.  Any advice?

Answer
Hello Carole, have you done anything different this last week? Did you move anything around? Introduce another lizard to him? Anything that might have stressed him out? What items are you feeding? Maybe it is just his time. If you are really concerened then take him into a vet and see if they have anything to say. Or at least call and ask if they think it could be serious. (I am in no means a medical professional and have no experience in health problems) Are the temperatures correct? Does he seem overweight? How big of an enclosure does he have? I really do think it could just be his age. How old (or big) was he when you got him? Let me know the answers to these questions so I can help a little more. THe more details the better so let me know and i can go from there. Thank you and I hope its nothing serious and he is just grumpy. Good luck