[Zoodulcis]

OK, now that is one of the more creative names on the forum. His expression seems to indicate that he is not sure whether he can be seen or not. While keeping an eye on you, perhaps he is contemplating another Francis Bacon thought from in amongst his greenery. “We cannot command Nature except by obeying her.” And he would love to obey the nature of his hunger every chance he gets. How old is Francis?

[Zoodulcis]

What a funny accidental journey into breeding. It sometimes happens that way. I once got two free baby goats to keep an orphaned calf company. I got out of the cattle business but fell so much in love with goats that I still have them, twenty years later. Another accidental journey into professional animal keeping and breeding!

[Zoodulcis]

You’re right, this doesn’t sound good. My guess at this point is that he objects to being handled so much, that it is stressing him to the point of lack of appetite. But I might be wrong. What I would try now, if it was me, is placing the earthworms in a very shallow dish so they can’t burrow immediately. In fact, you should probably cut them in half so they will wriggle but not escape the dish. Gross, I know but it might work. Do not place him in a different habitat. Place the dish right in front of him and leave the area for a bit. Monitor any activity but do not handle him. Try this for a day and see what happens. If he still will not eat, you might consider contacting the former owner to get a sense of his eating habits previously. If no luck in another 48 hours, it may be time to consider the vet.

[Zoodulcis]

Yes, please do!

[Zoodulcis]

I agree completely with all of your sentiments. Can I ask how long you have been doing this and what got you started with beardies?

[Zoodulcis]

I don’t know if you are anywhere close to a bait and tackle shop, but that can be a good source of earthworms.

[Zoodulcis]

“Ohhh the Wells Fargo Wagon is a, comin’ done the street…” could be his theme song. I think this is the best cross-species pet friendship photo I have seen on the forum so far. Were there challenges getting the cat and the beardie to accept each other?

[Zoodulcis]

That sounds like a very awesome and fulfilling experience. That is the very heart of what conscientious breeding of pet animals should be all about. What fun to see the little hatchlings start to really bond with their human friends. I assume that you eventually sell them to deserving new owners that you believe will be good beardie parents, true?

[Zoodulcis]

I’m glad that he is pooping! That is a very good sign. Are you tong feeding him mealworms or earthworms? Mealworms are so chitinous, with so little digestible matter that some reptiles like leopard geckos with short digestive systems shouldn’t have them at all. If you can get him to eat a large earthworm, I would put him in his water dish a couple times to make sure he stays hydrated and then leave him totally alone for 24 hours at least.

[Zoodulcis]

Are you a breeder? If so, what do you like most about raising these little cuties?

[Zoodulcis]

Holy Toledo!! Are there 4,5,or 6 dragons in this photo? All siblings?

[Zoodulcis]

That’s hysterical. What other pieces of human furniture does she favor?

[Zoodulcis]

Stunning colors. Where was this photo taken?

[Zoodulcis]

Osiris does have an expectant look on his cute little face. How long have you had him?

[Zoodulcis]

Nice looking boys! Same parents? What do you use to dust their food with?

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