My 3-month-old bearded dragon won't grow or shed. What's wrong?

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my bearded dragon is about three months old and won’t grow or shed. currently he is 8inches long and eats 8-15 mealworms a day. he won’t eat veggies and his basking spot is at 85 degrees in a 40 gallon tank. Pet's info: Reptile | Bearded Dragon | Male | unneutered

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Submit a stool sample to your veterinarian to diagnose intestinal parasites. Deworm him if indicated. Bump up basking spot temps to between 90 F and 100 F. Make sure the UVB light is not obstructed by glass, plexiglass or fine mesh. In addition to mealworms, offer other prey such as crickets, dubia roaches and phoenix worms. Prey should be no bigger tha the space between the eyes. Gut load all prey for 24 hours prior to offering to maximize nutritional value. This can be done by feeding them a high protein baby cereal, tropical fish flakes and fresh fruits and greens. Monitor his weight a few times a week and record gains and losses. If he does not grow or gain, have him physically examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles to diagnose and treat any underlying conditions. In the meantime, review dragon care at the link below. http://www.anapsid.org/bearded.html

My 3-month-old bearded dragon won't grow or shed. What's wrong?

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