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Will these guys ship to NZ? https://www.facebook.com/Arcadiaaust/ I believe they are the official distributor for Arcadia in Australia. You would be better off getting the 14% t5 tube if you can and fitting with a reflector, they are designed to last a year so that might make them more cost...

Is the gradient ok in there? It looks like it would be hot.

Fair enough, you have to do what you think is best and if you trust the vet then thats the main thing. Don't be afraid to ask questions though and push for detail and explanations. I'm not against a de-worming per se, but i think it worth getting the check done first (not least to check for...

I'm not sure there is much confusion A night at 63 shouldn't cause any problems. I wouldn't criticise yourself for this. They're guess work. But did you say you are using an IR gun anyway, if so not to worry. That's a bold statement, whilst anthelmintics aren't as harsh as some drugs, i...

Do you know what the hormones used were?

Ok - that makes a lot more sense, along with the shots given me much more confidence in what your vet is talking about (from a lay perspective of course)

Ok Understood, i don't know whether that is correct on the x-ray part. Although i must say this concept of pre-mbd seems a little nebulous. Was there any talk of calcium gluconate injections? To also confirm, there is no risk that you were over supplementing with dietary D3? How's the little...

I wouldn't move him, imo it would be dangerous to second guess the lizards needs a risk causing him to overheat. Remember you're dealing with an ectotherm, being able to cool down is as important as being able to warm up. Do try and analyse if there could be anything other than thermo-regulation...

Bear in mind for the HO tubes you need to be able to place them a certain distance from the basking spot so check that in advance. I'm sure if you are unclear you can message them on facebook for an answer. Also sometimes products don't need to be reptile specific such as temp guns and basking...

I think the OP is UK based so LMR might not be the best option for Arcadia tubes.

ok, i don't know that sand off hand, personally i'd get rid just in case and use the cheap stuff, mix with soil and give your lizard a nice, deep safe substrate. Definitely get digital thermometers and ideally a temperature gun. those dial ones can be very wrong. You need to double check the...

I'd personally have the temps at basking a little higher. Do you know what type of lamp you have ordered? Sorry to bang on about sand, do you know the brand, some of the ones sold as being suitable for reptiles are anything but. Play sand from somewhere like early learning centre or Argos...

The best type! i have no time for overbread morphs that look nothing like wild animals.

Ok, that's good that it's not calci sand, do you know where it is from though? As well as a branch, a piece of slate is good for a basking spot, they retain heat and radiate it from below. You need to find out the lighting type. If she came with the equipment i'd be worried it isn't good...

Listen to AHBD Your lizard needs time under the correct temps and UVB lighting to maintain his health. It might be worth assessing whether there are other factors that mean he is less comfortable in his vivarium or if he is conditioned to associate human interaction with food.