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Help! My bearded dragon stopped eating and moving. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I’m talking care af a friends bearded dragon. He’s not eating the crickets and food pellets his owner left. Now he has not eaten in 2 days. He also started to not move. I don’t know if he’s sleeping or dead.

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Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on July 4th, 2017

I would recommend taking him to a veterinarian due to him not eating. Sometimes anorexia is normal in reptiles during seasonal changes or shedding episodes. However if he is not moving that is worry some. Try to feed fruits and veggies. It is a test for them and sometimes when they are not eating well it will boost their appetite. He could not be eating due to infection or organ disease.

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