Is my beardie okay?

Lee23 · May 27, 2020

]Hello I’m new to this site and I’m a new beardie owner. 2 weeks ago or so my little sister gave me her beardie because she doesn’t have a job anymore (she’s 17) and so I took him in for her. He’s been doing great.

I don’t know how to add photos to this just yet so I’m sorry. I’m still trying to figure it out.

I can’t tell if he’s just getting fat or if he’s bloated or has something else wrong with him. He’s pooped 3 days in a row and he’s acting as he usually does. I may be a bit paranoid and always check on him to make sure he’s okay but I don’t want to mess up and make him sick or kill him. I’m annoying I know and I apologize for it.

KarrieRee · May 27, 2020

What kind of UVB are you using? Is it a tube fixture or a coil in a dome? He will go thru relocation stress so if he slows down on his eating that is normal - if he stops eating that is not good -- you can post pics https://www.beardeddragon.org/useruploads/ click on XIMG at the top of the message box then click on the pic it should post
Karrie

Lee23 · May 27, 2020

KarrieRee":355v6d2u said:
What kind of UVB are you using? Is it a tube fixture or a coil in a dome? He will go thru relocation stress so if he slows down on his eating that is normal - if he stops eating that is not good -- you can post pics https://www.beardeddragon.org/useruploads/ click on XIMG at the top of the message box then click on the pic it should post
Karrie

I attached picture so you can see what he looks like! Thanks for the help on that!

As for the uvb I will attach a photo below on what it looks like. I don’t know if he’s bloated/sick or gaining weight. He eats normally and when I put him on my bed he walks around normal and fast when he wants to get to the other side of the bed.

KarrieRee · May 27, 2020

Ok I am going to recommend you getting rid of the coil UVB --- they are not up to par for giving correct UVB --- please replace w/ this https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/t5-uvb-light-fixture.html
These have been selling out as well --- I am guessing the pandemic has had alot to do w/ this -- the T 5 can sit on top of your tank --- approx 8-10 inches from basking spot-- you can also get a smaller fixture like a 20" and that would be a T 8 not as strong but just as good -- you want the Reptisun bulbs tho they are the best on the market at this time --- that one would need to go inside the tank approx 8-10 inches from basking decor --
Karrie

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