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The swelling and what appears to be damage to some of the scales doesn't look good to me. I suggest a vet visit in order to diagnose and treat a possible infection. It's best to get those treated as early as possible to prevent further spread. Edit: This is a duplicate post...

It's amazing how quickly they can move when going after something like a bee or hornet. Darwin has done that too and was also completely fine and pleased with himself afterward.

I prefer to have at least 2 thermometers watching the basking temp and the cool side temp then I can either add a third warm side non-basking thermometer or spot check with a temp gun. It's good to be able to see the general gradient at a glance with 2 probe thermometers running all the time...

I noted some significant secondary explosions in Wisconsin. Possibly related. An arm, beard, and most of a tail were scattered across the floor in the process.

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I don't think a weekend alone will be a huge deal since her lights are automated. If you leave a nice salad and a bowl of worms that is likely to be plenty. There are curved sided dishes that are good at holding mealworms in place. Best to use one of those if you can so they don't wind up all...

You might also consider adding a higher perch of some sort. A branch or similar perhaps. This could allow closer access to the UVB light, but still be separate from the main basking area. They can climb up higher if they feel like they need some more intense UVB. Providing options like this for...

Looks like a great trip! It's fun to camp with them and give them some time to roam around outside like that.

I haven't found a difinitive way to tell if the supplements are still good or not. I don't think they'd become harmful for a long time, but may be less potent over time after being unsealed. That's just as guess though based on experience with things like spices and other foods. Since they don't...

I use those exact Westinghouse 125w R40 bulbs. They are cheap and work well, but they're getting harder to find so I stock up when I find them. They are a very good option as a basking/heat bulb used in conjunction with a T5 UVB light.

Thanks for the kind words. Yes, he was a rescue via craigslist at about 1yr old in 2016. He is around 9 now.

Darwin went back for a follow up visit. We have his weight back to normal and his fat pads are starting to fill back in a bit, which is the good news. The bad news is that they confirmed the mass around his liver is a form of cancer and that there isn't a viable treatment for it. If he was a cat...

Basking by the window

That sounds like a fun drive! I think he'll be fine in the car. I'd just get a carrier that you can strap to a seatbelt. Usually something the size for a cat or small dog. That will have a soft bottom and you can line it with something like fleece to make it even softer. If he's sleeping/in...

Probably best to replace them both in that case. Stinks that they are relatively new, but it's not a component I'd take chances with due to its importance.

I've also found it on TheBeanFarm website in the past. SC is the concentrated sanitizer (what I typically use) and SCXD contains a detergent that supposedly turns it into more of an all in one cleaner and sanitizer. Probably no harm in using it, but I prefer cleaning a dirty surface and then...

I wouldn't be afraid to give it a try. As mentioned, just be ready to remove them if they seem to cause a bother.

I've been on many trips with my dragons and they've done very well. It provides a good opportunity for time outside to enjoy some natural surroundings and sunlight depending on where you go. My guys, especially Darwin, have really enjoyed roaming around new places (under supervision). If you can...

That doesn't look like cases of gout I've seen, in which the swelling appears more concentrated around joints and fingers/toes. It's possibly a sprain as mentioned, but it could also be (best case) just that the leg is swelling up during the onset of a shed. Sometimes they'll have an arm or leg...

Thanks all for the well wishes. I will do my best to get him through this. As long as he has fight left in him, so do I.