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Why won't my new baby bearded dragon eat crickets or anything?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My bearded dragon lizard is a baby and just got her a few days ago, I let her roam in a tub of crickets and she ate 9. Now today she won't even eat crickets or anything. What's going on?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on April 11th, 2017

Make sure the crickets aren't too big. They should be no bigger than the space between Medusa's eyes. Confirm proper temperature as well. Reptiles need adequate warmth to digest food. Low temps will affect appetite and activity. She should be fed twice daily. Gut load prey for 24 hours prior to feeding. Dust with vitamins/minerals every other day. Vegetables can also be offered every other day.

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on February 17th, 2020

    You'll need to offer very small prey for her to be able to eat. Nothing bigger than the space between the eyes. You may need to get 2-3 week old crickets. If she won't eat them, try pinhead crickets. You'll need to feed more of them though. Be sure to gutload nay prey for 24 hours prior to offering to maximize nutritional value.

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