RyanBowman":218sjeks said:
Gormagon":218sjeks said:
RyanBowman":218sjeks said:
clayandgizmo":218sjeks said:
What do you feed him? How much? UVB and basking temps? Do you know the brands? I'm not doubting your level of care, this stuff is just important to know, it always helps! How old is he?
Can you post pics? There's an uploader you can use to put them on posts. Please give updates!
I feed him crickets meal worms a
<<<< meal worms are not a good feeder insect (only suitable for use as very occasional treats for adult bearded dragons.
nd greens carrots the temp in his tank is 94 deggrees the brand is zoo med he is 1 year and 3 months old could this be brumation
]<<< I do not think he's brumating if he has a black beard permanently with great lethargy and only partly opened eyes and no responsiveness and very shallow breathing with occasional gasps for air .... are all signs he is VERY SICK and likely in GREAT PAIN or DISCOMFORT.
He is in a very bad state and needs you to get him the help and treatment. He is relying on you.
You need a vet to URGENTLY assess him , this could be anything from major impaction, a very bad SI from an infection, or a serious problem with one of his major internal organs or even cancer.
No one here can provide the diagnosis without actually physically seeing your bearded dragon as he is now IN PERSON.
I am gonna put this as easy as I can and please don't take it the wrong way! These are things they need! I am not saying you have it wrong but, just in case you might.
UVB is a must! Proper uvb is essential to their survival. Those coil type compact bulbs are junk if you have one.
Basking temp should be at 95° to 105° for adults.
Warm side at 95°
Cool side at 75° to 80°
These are but a few of the basic requirements for a happy, healthy dragon.
i have a
uvb bulb its brand is zoo med the warm side is 94 deggrees the cool side is 77 degrees
What is the UV bulb's wattage (13W or 26W) ?
What is it's rated %UVB ? (5% ==> MUCH TOO LOW for a bearded dragon) , 10% is OK
How far is the UV bulb from his tank's floor in inches ?
How far from his basking spot ?
Is it sitting ONTOP of one of those horrible screen tops ?
Is it in a dome style fitting or a NANOHOOD with a reflector above the bulb ?
How long are the lights and heat on each day ? when turned on ? off ?
A T8 10%UVB tube in reflector hood or a T5 10%UVB tube would be better , if the tank is tall (about 2ft tall the T5 is better as the T8 will not have the penetrating power in the emissions of UVA and UVB.
A combination of MVB + T8 10%UVB tube + reflector for a tank about 18ïnches tall is good.
A combination of MVB + t5 10%UVB tube + reflector for a tank 2ft tall is good.
Tubes and compacts should be replaced every 6 months to ensure they are producing as much UVA and UVB as possible , how old is the existing
UVB bulb ?
SUBSTRATE / Bedding used ? This like the highest rating UVB source you can get (in GOOD BRANDS) and correct temperatures is important.
Particulate beddings are prone to accidentally being eaten stuck to food like greens and veg and with insects when caught and eaten.
If the substrate is indigestible , reactive , and does not pass through and come out the other end then it can accumulate in the beardie's gut and intestines and block them - this can a very serious issue if the blockage (impaction) prevents the beardie from pooing for an extended time and can indeed result in lingering painful death.
If you have sand or wood chips ,sawdust, or bark or kitty type litter as bedding - REMOVE IT.
How long has it been since your beardie did a poo ?
How long has he been like this ?
I hope he hasn't been like this for very long, and I think you need to as a matter of urgency find a good experienced reptile vet and get to your bearded dragon to this vet or have the vet make a house call as a matter of GREAT URGENCY ---- DO NOT WAIT , DO NOT UM and AH ABOUT IT, your bearded dragon is critically ill .
I MEAN RIGHT NOW THIS VERY MINUTE,
NOT TOMORROW. YESTERDAY WOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER>
If he were my pet I'd turn heaven and earth to provide the care (from a vet) irrespective of the cost. I'd be beside myself with worry right now and I'd be extremely scared that he might not survive this.
So get off the computer and call the vet and tell the vet you have an emergency and you need to have your bearded dragon seen as soon as you get to the vet office.
Your description does indicate severe illness or some type of trauma. An experienced reptile vet may help if he's not too far gone. What is his name and can you post pics of him + his set up ? Here's how :
