OMG. I was not aware that Fluker's doesn't make a seal around the inside of the package. Bought about 250, 2 week old Crickets, and thank god, decided to open them outside. Crickets everywhere and me and my mom screaming. Lost about 1/2 of them. Oops?
His name is Mel, I use the deep dome combo lamp with a 10.0 UVB Bulb and a 100 Watt Daylight Basking Bulb. I bought everything at a trusted Museum/Breeder in California. He is in a 40gallon enclosure.
OK, so it really looked like dirt, so we researched and tried to flush it out. Worked pretty well, he can now open both eyes, but some dirt is left over. He didn't seem to mind the water either. Will see if he can blink out the rest of the dirt or if I will have to do another flush tomorrow...
Help! My bearded dragon is currently starting to brumate (or at least I think he is; acting lethargic and not drinking or eating as much) and he is burrowing slightly into his soil. I noticed he either had some dirt in his eye or possibly an infection? If it is dirt, how do I get it out? Should...
So I just got my juvenile bearded dragon Mel (like yesterday). I don't know if it's a territorial male thing or not but every time I come close and open the cage he puffs up, his beard turns darker and he holds his arm up. I'm trying to be as patient as possible, but I would feel better if he...