Hi,
I just bought a 7-8 month old beardie from someone in my town and it was living in poor conditions. They had him in a 10 gallon tank and it was dirty with mold growing in the bottom. When I got him, the previous owners were using an infrared basking light at night and an exoterra basking light during the day. And thats all.... So, he has not been receiving any UVB correct? I just ordered a Reptisun 10 uvb tube light. (I am not using the red light, as I know that disturbs sleep)
So I am wondering if my bearded dragon may already be developing MBD? As far as I know, they were also not dusting his insects with calcium or vitamins either. He does not seem sick at the moment... but I am worried. Should I take him to the vet? I have been doing a lot of research in order to take care of him properly! Any advice is appreciated.
I just bought a 7-8 month old beardie from someone in my town and it was living in poor conditions. They had him in a 10 gallon tank and it was dirty with mold growing in the bottom. When I got him, the previous owners were using an infrared basking light at night and an exoterra basking light during the day. And thats all.... So, he has not been receiving any UVB correct? I just ordered a Reptisun 10 uvb tube light. (I am not using the red light, as I know that disturbs sleep)
So I am wondering if my bearded dragon may already be developing MBD? As far as I know, they were also not dusting his insects with calcium or vitamins either. He does not seem sick at the moment... but I am worried. Should I take him to the vet? I have been doing a lot of research in order to take care of him properly! Any advice is appreciated.