beardie help(again)

Question
ok thanks for the other info but do u think he will be ok? will he starve himself and die? or is this something natural and will grow out of it because i really like him and i dont want him to die i notice he has his eyes closed a lot durring the day like hes tired is he ok? or is he really JUST TIRED he seems perfectly normal besides him not eating i also switched to small crickets instead of medium they seemed a bit big so plz tell me if he will be ok and if this is normal that would make me feel a lot better thank you

marlyn

Answer
Hi Marlyn,
Hon, I really can't know if he will be OK because I can't see him. Baby beardies can be very stressed with getting a new home and many do have internal parasites that are worse when they are stressed out.  Be sure your care is right, make sure his crickets are no larger than the space between his eyes and his salad is chopped up realllllly fine...It would be best to have a vet check a "poop" sample to check for parasites so they can be treated.  If he does not perk up soon and start eating, then you really need to get him to a vet.  Lizards can close their eyes to ignore what is going on around them...another sign of stress.  I know you want to hold him and watch him all the time, but he needs time to settle into his new surroundings. Try offering him some babyfood chicken...many do enjoy that...but...remember...don't let him go too long with out eating, etc before taking him to a vet. I will keep my fingers and toes crossed for you and your new friend.