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Originally Posted by nanihokuahi
A sudden change in eating habits can mean a few things. First, since the enclosure is larger now, you need to add lighting to keep temperatures up. As Masahiko stated, your temperatures are a little too low. The basking spot should be about 95-100, and the cool area should be at about 85.
Also, sand of any type is a really really awful substrate that can lead to impaction... even reptisand causes impaction and can cause death if consumed with their food, or accidentally. (my beardies lick everything and would probably ingest a ton of the stuff if I had it in their enclosures.) I know it says it is 100% safe on the side, but if it is the stuff I am thinking of, it actually works as an antacid and can cause real damage.
What kind of food are you offering? Sometimes switching food items is a great way to get them to eat. Are you supplementing with vitamins? What kind of greens are you offering? I hope they get better and start eating soon!
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Thanks for the response! Yes, my beardies test everything with their tongues. They don't seem to be bothered by the sand....I've heard differing thoughts on it.
They like crickets, giant mealworms and waxworms, also green leafies.
My enclosure is open mesh, so it might be difficult to heat it up. I may need to go to something else, I guess. :icon_sad:
