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[BlueDragon09]

I take Vash out in the sun when it's out and high temps.
The sun will do him some good. ^_^

 

[Beardiebri]

Get rid of the coil. I never used a coil on my beardie but I heard a lot about them and causing eye problems. I did use that same coil on my russian tortiose and he had the same problem. His eyes were always closed or he was gently open just one, he would also hide under his hutch a lot. I changed the bulb and got a powersun for him and now he is so much better.Get the reptisun 10.0 tube. It is the best UVB light on the market. I love it and so does my beardie.

 

[adkpugmom]

10.0. Reptisun coil bulb. I will keep it off tomorrow and watch if he still does it....even for his bath today he had them closed or one eye open. I use clear 150 watt bulb from walmart for his heat.

 

[Goodtruant]

100%, it's the coil. There are tons of posts here about it. It could take up to 2 weeks for a beardie to recover from conjunctivitis.

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Tons of good info here: http://www.uvguide.co.uk/phototherapyphosphor.htm

I have read that many companies have 'reformulated' their lights to make the safer, but I keep reading about beardies with the same issues over and over.
1. Who know's which companies have reformulated?
2. How do we know we're buying newly formulated coils/compacts? We might be buying old inventory.
3. How do we know the newly formulated lights are safe for our pets?
4. Now having the knowledge, why would you risk your dragons health? It's much safer just to get a reptisun 10.0 linear tube, than to risk getting a bad light.

 

[adkpugmom]

Nice! He has a small portable tank to ty

 

[diamc]

10.0. Reptisun coil bulb. I will keep it off tomorrow and watch if he still does it....even for his bath today he had them closed or one eye open. I use clear 150 watt bulb from walmart for his heat.

Only keeping the coil bulb off for one day isn't gonna make much difference as it takes their eyes time to heal. You could actually even keep it off 3 to 4 days or even a wk, won't do any harm at all. Actually, no UVB is better than continuing to use that one. Even if he is away from the coil bulb, the gritty and painful eyes don't go away at least for a few days so that is why he even has his eyes closed while in his bath.

What size thank is the 150 watt bulb in? Can you also fill us in on the type of thermometer you're using?

Is he eating anything? If so, how much?

 

[adkpugmom]

Why do they even sell these bulbs !!???? I.have.over a 50 gallon tank...its a big pet store one..... Temp is the dial kind usually at 100 to 110

 

[Goodtruant]

Many of the bulbs are ok for other reptiles. I did the same thing when I got my beardie. Had the wrong lighting, a reptiglo, petco let me take it back. Many large pet stores really only know general reptile knowledge, not alot about specific breeds.

Basking temps should be done with a digital thermometer, or a infrared temp gun. I have this one, under $10, and works well. http://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Digital-Terrarium-Thermometer/dp/B000MD3MFA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1340169988&sr=8-1&keywords=zoo+med+thermometer

The stick on dial thermometers will get you a general temp right where the dial is mounted, but the glass effects the temp reading. The basking spot is a surface temp, not air temp like the dial will read. Dials can be pretty inaccurate also. If the dial says 110, the basking spot could be 120-130.....or 80-90. It's really important to get the spot surface temp where your dragon will feel comfortable. If he doesn't bask because it's too hot, he can't digest his food. If it's too cold, he also will not be able to properly digest. My gut tells me he's too hot, and has a bum eye.

 

[adkpugmom]

Ty so much. Its not just one eye he changes what.eye he closes....if my basking area is too hot would he move out of it ? Because he is alwys under it....i will get that digital...im not happy about having to rebuy everything

 

[adkpugmom]

Ty

 

[Gkettle]

My little man has recently done the same, but only with one eye. We took him to the vet and they have confirmed my worst nightmare. His MBD from neglect with his previous owners has caused blindness in his right eye. :-( my poor baby. Gutted. I hate seeing him in pain/uncomfortable. It's also like he's had a stroke. He's a lot slower and clumsier. Over the last few weeks, his changes in behavior is like he's had a massive cerebral irritation. :-(

 

[adkpugmom]

This is his eye

 

[diamc]

Oh dear, he doesn't look good. Are you leaving the coil bulb off now? Did you get a digital probe thermometer?

He looks quite thin, what has he eaten in the last few days? How often are you bathing him and offering oral fluids?

It would also be a good idea to get a fecal sample checked for parasites.

 

[adkpugmom]

sorry im trying to keep to one thread ... he has vet today at 4;00

 

[diamc]

Did he eat anything for you today?