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JLush
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« on: September 01, 2011, 03:04:08 PM »

Hey guys just got two new bearded dragons charlie and Lola i bought locusts but they dont seem to be lasting long is there any way i can help them stay alive for longer,also can anyone let me know what kind of food i can give my babies. Not sure on their age but they manage size four locusts. Today Lola was really lifeless today at certain points until she is taking out of the cage then comes back to life.
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« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2011, 05:38:34 PM »

Hey there, I also have a new bearded dragon and I feed mine crickets, mine is 5-6 weeks and is just getting used to his/her new home so isn't eating much. The rule of feeding is to give them nothing bigger than the space between their eyes else they can have hind leg paralysis which can be fatal. My crickets seem to be lasting a decent amount of time, I read online to put some cereal in with your cricket/locusts to keep them fed and also some orange slices for water (I think) but my crickets loved the orange. You must also remember to dust your food in repcal. *Please correct me if any of this information is wrong as I am also a new owner and this would help very much  Smiley*
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« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2011, 05:59:20 PM »

Keep the locusts on cardboard egg crates
www.eggcrates.com
http://www.eggcartons.com/Paper-Egg-Trays/products/14/
is what you want

Also, make sure the locusts have hydration (cucumber, carrot, or even potato will help with this).
Provide protein to them, dry dog or cat food.
All the same, they will only last about 2 weeks.

Please check out our caresheet CLICK HERE for CARESHEETfor excellent info on what to feed your dragon and how to care for him.  We can also advise you here if you'd like by answering the questions below.

Copy and paste these questions into your response so we can keep track.
Husbandry Questions:
1. How large is your enclosure (tanks size in gallons or measurement Length x Depth x Height)?
2. What exact brand of UVB source do you have, if any?  Is it a tube, coil, or Mercury Vapor?
3. How old is the UVB bulb?
4. How far is the UVB source from the basking spot?
5. How hot is the basking spot in ºF or ºC?
6. What temperature is the cool side?
7. How exactly is this temperature measured (sticker thermometer, digital thermometer with a probe, temp gun, other)?
8. If using a probe, it is placed flush against the basking spot?
9. What live feeders does your dragon get?  How many are offered?  How often are they offered per day / week?
10. What Calcium and/or Vitamin supplements do you use (brand name and product name please)?
11. How often do you dust with calcium or vitamin powder?
12. What exact greens, fruits, or veggies do you feed your dragon?  Does he eat them at all?
13. Hydration.  Do you mist your dragon, have a water bowl, or soak your dragon in a bath?
14. If you soak your dragon in a bath, how long do you soak for, how often, and what temperature water?
15. What type of substrate do you use (shelf liner, sand, walnut, tiles, newspaper, etc)?
16. Are your 2 dragons housed in the same tank / enclosure?
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