My beardie is lethargic, hiding, and not drinking. Is she sick?

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Our beardie has been lethargic lately. She doesn't drink much water and tends to hide in a ball under her log. Is this behavior a concern? Could she be sicm?

Miranda Sadar, DVM, DACZM · Accepted Answer

I am sorry that this is happening to you and Abe. It sounds like she is sick, and I would recommend taking her to a veterinarian. They will gather information about her husbandry, including her temperatures. Often if the husbandry is not perfect for our reptiles, they can become sick - temperature is a common one that can be implicated in this. While at the veterinarian, they will perform a thorough physical examination, and may also recommend performing diagnostic testing including radiographs (x-rays) and blood work to evaluate systemic health. Based on what they find, they will make treatment recommendations. There are a number of veterinarians within a couple of hours drive from you, including one in Golden who is comfortable seeing reptiles. If needed, you can also make an appointment with our service at Colorado State University as well. We are a bit further from you, however. I hope that gives you a place to start, and I hope Abe feels better soon!

My beardie is lethargic, hiding, and not drinking. Is she sick?

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