Recent content by norbie

I went and bought a UVB light so now I have both UVA & UVB. I have some baby food - chicken, squash, applesauce - and have been able to get him to eat some. He is lethargic and his chin is staying black/dark grey most of the time now. He sleeps all the time and only seems normal in the morning...

I thought the light bulbs covered both UVA & UVB. I've tried several bulbs. These are compact ones. The temp doesn't seem too hot for him. He is hotter after spending time in the sun. He usually gets 30 - 60 mins a day of sitting outside in the sun. I don't monitor the temps outside. There are...

It's an EXO Terra Heat Glo 75 watt and then I have an All Living Things basking bulb at 60 watts

You're right it isn't a red basking light it is really just a heat source. I have both UVB and UVA lighting. I just don't get why he would be normal and eating then stop eating his veggies completely and not even eat worms. The wierd black beard is new too. Thanks for the help.

We use a red basking light - I truly can't remember the brand. I know it is a popular brand and one that was recommended by this group when he had his last illness. The temp is inside the tank on the side. It stays around 85 - 90 degrees. He also has a white light for day. THe bulb is only a few...

My dragon is about 5 years old. He went through a spell this spring where he got very shakey and stopped eating. After feeding him Repti-aid, he got better and started acting like his normal self. Was eating several worms a day although he won't touch any veggies any more. Now he is starting to...

We spend so much time outside or with him sitting in the window getting sun, that the light really hasn't been an issue in the past. I believe it is a coil because it looks like the energy saver light bulbs for normal lamps. I will definately do more research on the light bulbs. Thanks for the...

I bought a Repti coil lamp. That seems to be helping a lot. He is 4 1/2 years old. I turn the under tank heater off when it is warmer outside. His tank can get quite cold in the winter even with the night heat lamp on. He is also shedding on his head and back right now. Still drinking but just...

About a month ago I noticed that my dragon's head was swaying from side to side when I picked him up. I thought maybe it was something about the "hibernation" period. Usually his cage is colder in the winter and he pretty much sleeps for a couple of months then wakes up after. I got a under the...