Recent content by lizardmom25

I think you are just going to have to break down and order what this dragon needs, if not from amazon from some other retailer. Most pet stores just don't carry adequate lighting for beardies. T5 and T8 refer to the type of bulb being used. T8 is the older style it is a bigger around than a T5...

Is it a wooden viv? If so I would go with a basking bulb for day and CHE for night.

Just for future reference, I try to go with petco rather than petsmart if I am forced to go big box. Petco's guarantee includes that if your animal is ill within the first 2 weeks they pay any vet bills.

Could you go over your setup and what you are feeding and how often? It might better help us answer those questions.

flourescent lights are actually the best way to provide UV. Yes, you can buy UVB bulbs for them. You need to find out if they are t5 or t8 fixtures and their length (for the bulb not total fixture) to order the correct bulbs. Reptisun 10.0 and arcadia 12% are two good bulb choices.

What kind of UVB are you using?

I am sorry, but I think the cat vendetta is a little much. We have a cat and multiple reptiles and have absolutely ZERO problems with them in the same room. As long as the tanks are closed so the cat can't get in it isn't an issue. It is NOT irresponsible to have cats and reptiles in the same...

I built a rock formation for my guy. a large piece of driftwood, or a hammock with large openings would also work.

It is definitely not in the most effective position. It needs to be mounted on the top so it shines straight down into the cage. The clips that come with the fixture are extra secure. If you can drill into the top, they should hold. Barring that you might be able to wire it to the screen.

this is what I am using. https://www.amazon.com/SunBlaster-NanoTech-T5-HO-Reflector/dp/B078Y8BFMJ/ref=sr_1_25_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1528899760&sr=8-25-spons&keywords=sunblaster+24+inch&psc=1 your very best bet is something like this with a reflector if you are hanging it, or this...

UVB and heat need to be on the same side of the cage, so he doesn't have to choose. If you bought an all in one kit at the pet store, the UVB you have is likely at least part of the issue. The ones they come with are garbage. The best thing to do is going to be to get a long tube style bulb...

Another thing to consider is distance from the UVB. If you go with t5, I would get the reptisun 10.0 and the hood that goes with it, and place it on top of your screen. I found it to be the easiest arrangement with a screen top. If you don't already have it, I suggest getting the screen lid with...

I have used the 22 inch t5 reptisun 10.0 in their hood on a 40 gallon breeder on top of the screen for the past 5 months. I have been very happy with it. My guy is doing very well, eating and growing like a weed. He is also pretty active. We just switched him over the weekend to the 4x2x2 wooden...

Paper towel would work