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I know it has been a while (like a month!) but wanted to post an update. "Leezardeesha" as my daughter now calls her :lol: really hasn't had any changes. Weight is maintaining at 586 grams, even though I have reduced feedings as suggested. I started hornworms for the first time this month...

Thank you for your response! I ended up moving the heat lamp into the cage and it has made a big difference. I was experimenting and added an infrared light and the temperature skyrocketed to 118. Little too hot.... The light is definitely high enough that she can't touch it, but it is...

Hi Tracey :) The zoo vet kept her overnight (easiest option since our schedules were mismatched) but I get her back tomorrow. She will have had a total of 3 laser treatments by then. If it shows success, I am hoping I can get our local vet to let me use theirs for a low price. It was very...

That makes perfect sense. I am absolutely BAFFLED by the products on the store shelves. You expect things to be okay and good for your pet....then you find out almost everything is NOT! I am an animal lover in general. I have always had dogs, just acquired 2 outdoor cats that became indoor by...

Oh - and today she got soaked and I worked on that a long time. She was NOT happy, and I have the scratches to prove it. Forgot to mention that there might be some arthritis in the wrist area - and the laser therapy can help that. (We did it for our boxer a few years ago.)

I know, right??? :blob5: Since she has been injured, I haven't turned on the other UV light (currently a Reptisun T5 HO - replaced the one that he is on with a 10). The fixtures are the newer ones with reflectors. I have the one zip tied under the metal grate top. The heat lamp is clipped...

***Update*** Had a great meeting with the retired zoo vet today. He specialized in reptiles for 20+ years there. He seemed very knowledgeable and gave me a beardie anatomy lesson :) Here is the summary... 1. Leezardo is officially a girl. 2. She needs to loose about 100 grams. 3. The...