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My 5-month-old bearded dragon won't eat anything. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Reptile | Bearded Dragon | Female | 20 lbs

So my five month old bearded dragon will barely eat anything. I don’t know what to do as this has never happened before do you have any advice?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on July 27th, 2019

Check the temperature in the cage. Low temps will affect appetite in reptiles. Next, make sure prey are appropriately sized. they should be no bigger than the space between her eyes. If she is chilled, soak her in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte. This will provide heat and hydration. Supplement her diet with a product such as Fluker's Repta-Boost. You can find it in the local Petco ( https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/flukers-reptaboost-insectavore-and-carnivore-high-amp-boost ). Review dragon care at the link below. http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Care-Sheets/Lizards/Bearded-Dragon/

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