Yes when assembling it all together I was using the measuring tape the whole time to make sure everything is correct distance. I plan on getting more decor ASAP to put in there so she can sit higher up.Make sure the distance for the UVB is around 12-15 inches I would go w/ 13" w/ the basking decor directly under it --- it wont take long for the appetite to come back if the UVB was effecting it -- its hard to tell w/ the cold weather - a lot of them slow down in the winter time w/ appetite so just keep offering the food --
Thank you! She’s been spending time under the UVB, hoping that as a good signHello,
Keep us posted on your girl, we are all pulling for her full recovery. I agree, the new UVB lighting
should help out immensely.
Tracie
HiHello,
That's terrific to hear! She must be feeling a lot better now, if she's basking under her UVB
more now. Bless her!
Tracie
I wanna also add that I notice when I handle her recently she also goes to the restroom either on my bed or back in the enclosure. I wonder if I need a better bulb? I use a mini portable heater in my room and I sit near it with her on a low setting to keep her warm as well as the room and it seems during those times she wants to poop and urate. So far it has been three times. Makes me also wonder if she has an upset stomach from difficulties pooping. Her bulb is a 100 W Exo Terra intense basking light.Hi
Yes, although still not eating I do see her being more active as well. She also has been wanting to stay out of her enclosure and relax with me for a few minutes on my shoulder as I work on homework on my laptop. Today I did notice something at the entrance of her nostril but I can’t tell what it is, some sort of small brownish speck. I didn’t wanna touch it in case it’s attached to her membrane. Any ideas?
Hi Tracie,Hello,
That's good to hear she seems to be a little more active. Does her basking light appear pretty bright?
You could start giving some probiotics to help her digestive system. Usually they really help out a lot.
Are you giving calcium on a regular basis? Sometimes if they are low in calcium reserves then that can
also cause constipation too.
Tracie
Hi Tracie,Hello,
She may be wanting to brumate which is fine, but, I wouldn't let her brumate fully since she has
had trouble & still need to gain a bit of weight. I'm glad she has improved so much & is eating more
now also. You can let her rest some though while still encouraging her to bask also.
Keep us updated on her!
Tracie
Hi Tracie,Hello,
How is she doing? Please check on her daily, so she doesn't lose weight. She isn't 100% so I'm not
sure she should be brumating very hard. I know it's hard trying to keep them from brumating when they
want to automatically go in.
You are taking her into another vet soon? Keep us posted on how things go.
Tracie