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Thanks so much, guys!!! I'll be be getting the T5 ballast and bulbs as soon as I find them! I'm hoping I won't have to order bulbs online, but there's a shop about an hour away from me that *might* have them. (Crossing fingers) Do the T5 bulbs absolutely have to be outside of the screen? If I...

Front "wall" is a pair of doors, so that's not an option. I've thought about some molding to block rays, but that will have to wait until I can do the tank redecorations in the summer. I'll be doing some work with foam and grout, and kinda do want a piece that'll shade the UV from my eyes a...

That's brilliant, thank you!!! I will definitely be making these!! I ended up buying a sample pack of the National Geographic bearded dragon entree , but it's been a week and they haven't touched any of it or their salads. Hornworms on Saturday went in a flash, though. No problem with bugs, but...

Thank you, again :) Would the T5 be too much UV if I did find a way to mount them inside again? Striker's tank has a solid metal screen, so it's super easy to mount things securely, but the top on the Exo Terra is frustrating... Even the top has bars that the light is balancing on now, and since...

Thanks CooperDragon! I have a set up for T8, and I'm planning on buying a solar meter in December to help me see if I can reduce costs that way. I found one that's not too expensive, even with shipping. :) Unfortunately, the stores near me don't offer Arcadias, just Repti Sun and Repti Glo for...

I know this is a topic discussed ad nausuem, but I'm not finding the solutions that will work for me. Eri's light fell, so for now, it's sitting on top of the tank and I need that to change ASAP. I have a linear tube set up for an Exo Terra tank using a metal "under cabinet" ballast. Because the...

Looking for ideas on pre-prepared food for days when I don't have greens and bugs on hand, or when I need something quick to pop in the tanks on busy days. This isn't a daily food, but I do need something I can use at least once a week. I've been using RepCal pellets, but the dragons seem to not...

Hi, I bought my first MVB, an ExoTerra SolarGlo, about 8 months ago. I only bought one to test it out for Striker's tank before making the full switch for both my tanks. I've noticed recently that the MVB isn't putting out much heat anymore. The ballast is still hot to the touch (but cool enough...

Thanks for the prompt response, AHBD! :) I have sand that I bought last year for a dig box I didn't need, but it's been outside, so I'll bake it up and get the tub set up this weekend. Because she's showing such aversion to leaving her tank, would adding more newspaper scrunchies and leaving her...

Striker, my 4yo female, has had diarrhea for exactly a week now. Mostly it's mushy with lots of liquid, but occasionally it has been mostly liquid with very little solid poop. It happens 2-3 times a day, when usually she poops every 2 days or so (and almost always does it in the bath). She's...

Any suggestions?

The behavior around bath time sounds normal to me; my Eri (normally a territorial grumpy pants) magically turns into a sweet cuddle bug after baths! Lots of dragons prefer to drink from the bath rather than a bowl, too. Wish I could help with the owie on his lip, you're sure it's an injury or...

Peek in on him, if he's sleeping, don't worry about it. If you think it might be an issue, drape a blanket over the tank once the lights have cooled down. My guys don't care if the lights in the room are off or not, and sleep in a spot that's a little "shady" anyway. If it would relieve some...

Eri had stress marks up til about three months. It's normal for babies, and they do grow out of it. Your setup sounds good, though keep in mind some dragons may be happier with higher temps and others with lower ones. You're within the ideal range, so I'm pretty sure it's just he's just showing...

Personally, I'd suggest waiting before getting a new dragon, especially another baby. Kratos is young and you're still at the beginning of learning Beardie care. It's a lot more work to care for two dragons, especially babies. They eat lots more and cost more because of that, two expensive set...

That's probably best, though nothing wrong with keeping an eye on him. I'm pretty sure all of us were just as worried and fussy over our dragons for the first weeks, even months. I know I sure was! It just shows you already love him and want to make sure he's getting the best! While you're...

As Destiny suggested, likely relocation stress. Some dragons experience it, some don't. It is common for a dragon in a new place to hide and sleep for a while, refuse food, or act skittish or aggressive when being handled. It can also upset their tummies and cause diarrhea as you mentioned in...

If it's a white mass that comes out at the beginning of the poop and looks about the same as the rest without colour, that's normal. It might also be hard and chalky when broken if he's dehydrated. It's called a urate, and it's the reptile and bird equivalent of pee. If his poop is super stinky...

It is ok to mist him outside the cage once in a while, but not really necessary if he's getting the regular baths, nose drips, and juicy foods that have been suggested. As Tater said, they don't absorb water through their skin. Too much misting and exposure to water vapor can cause resperatory...

I've recently changed my dragons' diets. They had been getting pellets as opposed to live prey, and greens daily. I'm waiting on an order of Phoenix worms, due to arrive Tuesday. I've run out of pellets, so their diet the past week has been mostly collard greens, shredded carrot, prickly pear...