Expert: Joe Zarnick - 7/16/2010

Question
Hey, I have a question my bearded dragon just started acting funny, his color has changed meaning, it has no color his eyes always look like there tired, one of his poops stunk bad, he still eats and jumps all legs and toes seem to be in working order, Im thinking maybe a small parasite count... He did start shedding tho one his rear back leg, he is 6 inchs and about 2 mounths maybe less, I got him from Petsmart so Im thinking maybe he is a little sick... He has lost 30% body mass/weight, Ive been giving him Mealworms to fatten him up, I did buy ( Anti-parasite Meal) http://www.junglereptile.com/productsb.asp .... Please reply Treatment will soon be given

Answer
Hello, if your bearded dragon seems sick then you need a vet to give him a check up. Do not use any treatment unless you talk to your vet first. This may be a small parasite or could just be behavior due to stress. If you have been moving things around constantly then he is stressed out if not give your vet a call right away, you may need to make an appointment.