KirstyA":3ksesvyq said:
He has moved himself into the shoe box I put in yesterday after seeing that some of you have put them in your tanks. Hes still very dark under his chin and cold but is alive. I've read an article on burmation could this be what this is?
If you are in the SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE , maybe (to trying brumate) ---- but he should not be BBing , that indicates to me there is definitely a health issue and he's feeling either very sick or is in pain.
Very important that he be kept warm if he's sick , this will help boost his metabolism and immune system , no colder than 30 degC even overnight is my suggestion.
I think you really need to get him to a REPTILE VET VERY PROMPTLY, when lizards get sick enough to display a BB they are already very sick and perhaps critical and can go down hill very fast so I wouldn't delay having a REPTILE vet examine him and do some tests including taking xrays.
There are some issues with lighting and likely the temperatures , and I think perhaps the sand substrate may contributing if not the cause of this.
When did he last poo ?
Temperatures
Basking spot
Warm zone
Cool zone
over night room temperature
how are measuring these ?
Is the linear tube a T8 ? or a T5ho ?
brand ?
UVB rating ?
how old is it ?
Distance from it to the basking spot ?
What kind of sand is it ?
Diet ? feeding schedule ?
Lighting schedule ?
Spring or autumn where you are ?