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Hi I’ve only heard him make the noise about 6 times. It’s too fast to video. It’s not constant either. I will see how he goes with a new basking rock or log and hopefully him and his appetite picks up. If not the vet it is just incase he needs an antibiotic. Thank you for all your help. I will...

I’ve sent you a message about hiccups just there. I’m hoping it’s because I’ve messed up the temperatures as I don’t want him suffering. Thanks

Hi thought I’d mention I’ve heard him make this weird noise not hissing, it’s hard to describe as I’ve seen his body look like it’s hiccuping. The pet shop next to myself think he may be trying to be sick and could have a parasite. Can you help with this. He started doing it a couple of weeks...

I’m dusting his insects with calcium too.

It’s locusts they are the small ones. I did feed them and they were slightly bigger but he ate them no problem but not now. But I did give him mealworms when I picked him up as the shop recommended them. After I had gave him them he didn’t seem right. I didn’t know they were bad for him. I don’t...

Sorry perking up 🙃

Hi yes I noticed I had also put the thermostat and temperature probes under the substrate too. I’m getting a better temperature for him now and it’s more balanced out. I will get him a bigger basking rock tomorrow. He’s not been eating anymore than 2-3 insects twice a day. I’m trying to get him...

Hi it’s an Arcadia 39w pro T5 UBV kit 12% UVB lamp. Yes looks like tin foil either side. Than you for your help.

Thank you for your reply. I’m using a tube fixture for the UVB light. I’ve put the digital thermometers and thermostat under the substate not the surface. I’m going to change this now. Maybe I’m not getting the right readings as there are air vents on the tank. It’s a wooden Vivarium too. Thank you.

I was also thinking of trying to feed him in his pet carrier and maybe try crickets again. Is this a good idea or do you think it will stress him more? Thanks in advance.

Hi okay so I’m better with shelf liner. I was told to use this as it’s more natural to their habitat plus he does dig in the corners at the hotter side. By fixture do you mean the UVB tube holder as it has reflectors at each side as far as I know. I’ve got a big log for him but I thought it took...

Oh meant to say one cricket burrowed and I couldn’t find it for a couple of days. I don’t use them anymore.

Yes I was feeding him locusts but he won’t eat them anymore. Using calcium powder with vitamins in it. Thank you.

Hi AHBD Thank you for your help. I will attach photos. I’ve dimmed the basking light to cool the other end. He/she has went onto the basking rock fully. I’ve never seen him do that. He’s usually by the side. I’ve also checked the temperatures mine are in Celsius the hot end is 33.3 and the cool...

Hi karrieRee: I have went over his temperatures. I’m using an Arcadia 39w pro T5 UVB 12% Hi everyone I’m new here and I’m finding out I don’t know as much as I should have before I got my wee guy or girl Ash. I’ve had him for around 4 weeks. When I first got him his underbelly was white. He...