Why always a black beard?

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KarrieRee

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Hiccup he is 6 and Blaze is 4
Ok so w/ that being said your dragon is not getting any uvb-- the fixture needs a reflector and it needs to be directly above him 6-8 inches-- I can post a website for reflectors in the morning-- how old is the UVB? If its 6 months or older it needs to be replaced
Karrie
 

luvmybd

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KarrieRee":7311rods said:
Ok so w/ that being said your dragon is not getting any uvb-- the fixture needs a reflector and it needs to be directly above him 6-8 inches-- I can post a website for reflectors in the morning-- how old is the UVB? If its 6 months or older it needs to be replaced
Karrie

I replace the bulbs every 5 months.
The uvb is 6” when he basks.
I look forward to seeing the reflector.
 

KarrieRee

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Hiccup he is 6 and Blaze is 4
Yes -- I would get that ordered ASAP and get it moved directly above him --- he needs to be able to sit directly underneath it 6-8 inches --- the side position is not good as it can cause eye issues w/ the light shining directly in the eyes -- above positioning will be benefit better as the rays are directed downward toward him
Karrie
 

luvmybd

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KarrieRee":11o1kos3 said:
Your welcome keep us posted please
Karrie

Definitely.
I’ve had 4 healthy dragons without a reflector. While I did order the reflector and am grateful for the advise, I do wonder why the dragons prospered without a reflector.

You believe once he gets the correct amount of uvb from the reflector he will not have a black beard?
Thank you
 

luvmybd

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When he sees worms and knows he will get fed, his head shakes. Maybe a sign of calcium deficiency due to low levels of uvb?
I do dust all his food with calcium.
 

luvmybd

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Is this correct.
I don’t know if it would mount inside his viv. This hood is meant for to go on top of a tank.
 

KarrieRee

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Hiccup he is 6 and Blaze is 4
Do you want to get a new fixture or do you have this one you posted? None are made to go inside the tanks that I know of ? If you want to get that one you would not need to buy a reflector it has one in it
And I can post things on how to hang in the tank
Karrie
 
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