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I picked up a Lucky Herp 100w MVB from Chewy ($45) so I could test it out. Doing an initial burn-in now. It has a nice wide beam and the bulb is similar to the BR40 I have for plain basking. I have it in a fixture that is 16'' off the ground (where I had it for temperature with the basking...

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I just ordered a few new halogen lamps to test out as replacement for the PAR38 bulbs I tend to use. I picked up some halogen bulbs for photography lighting which are very cheap. They don't have built in reflectors and have a tube shape so I wasn't sure if the spread would be wide enough. I...

I was following a reddit thread and someone was in lockdown and couldn't go out to get sand for a dig box. fleece strips were suggested and they had some on hand. It looks like it worked out well. Interesting option for those in a pinch or for a less messy option...

My Zoomed Repti Halogen bulbs arrived today. A 100w and a 150w. They look similar to the Repti Basking Spot and are MUCH smaller than the PAR38 bulbs I've been using. In terms of output, there is a strong beam in the center which drops off quickly to the sides (not a good sign). I tested the...

Amazon messed up with my last order of lighting that came in today and sent 80w 1600 lumen bulbs rather than the 90w 1790 lumen ones I usually order. I looked more closely on the box and it appears that the 90w version (and 120w) may have been discontinued. I thought it has been a bit harder to...

I received an order of BSFL from Symton's recently and found that they have changed the substrate packing. It used to be a kind of damp soil. Now it appears they are using crushed walnut shells. While this makes it easier to remove the substrate from the worms, do be very careful to remove all...

It could be upset stomach from the change in diet or just passing some extra fluid which happens after big meals sometimes. If it's not a constant thing and doesn't continue like that for more than a week or two I wouldn't worry about it. I'm glad he liked the silkworms. They are a good treat to...

I see this question popping up a lot so I figured I'd give an example while I have it set up. This is Darwin's typical travel setup. He has a dome fixture on an adjustable lamp stand with a 100w MegaRay MVB. That is connected to a mechanical wall outlet timer. He has a small rock to prop up on...

They communicate visually so you aren't likely to get them to respond to verbal commands. They tend to respond well to routine so you can often train them to poop in a specific area which is nice.

I'm not sure about pricing. I see Fauna Classifieds mentioned quite a bit so it might be worth checking there.

That's a nice upgrade, Temps are OK. Does he have a place to hide? He may just be upset from the move and shed at the same time so it may just be coincidence. Feeding while he is acting mean is often a useful way of getting them to stop but if not then I'd take the hint and give him some space...

That's a nice new big space! I'm sure he will enjoy it. The T8 is a bit low power for such a large enclosure. You will need to create a branch or space large enough for him to bask that comes within 6-8'' of it and provide basking temps for it to be effective. Ultimately you'll be better served...

I just replaced one of Darwin's MegaRay bulbs as it was starting to fade (below 3UVI) after a couple of years. The new one has been burning in for around a week and I'm still reading UVI between 11-12 at 12'' directly under the bulb(!). It's still a fairly narrow band of this intense UVB right...

I was reading through some articles in the Exotic Pet Medicine journal and came across one that sounded oddly familiar. It was a case of swollen fingers "digital swellings" in a 2 year old dragon who weight 405g and lived in a 36x18x18'' tank with proper lighting. The photos looks pretty...

I was poking around on Zoo Med's site and saw a new metal halide that looks interesting. Has anyone worked with or tested the PowerSun H.I.D.? https://tinyurl.com/hwgme8a I wonder how wide the effective beam is with these. Might pick one up for Darwin and test it out. If it can provide...

Kay Brothers Winery in McLaren Vale, South of Adelaide, posted a photo of a wild dragon sitting on one of their vines today! =) https://www.facebook.com/kaybrotherswines/

My wife (an epidemiologist) read through a study on probiotics that was released over the winter. Here is the writeup she put together in response. Review of: “Dietary Probiotics Affect Gastrointestinal Microbiota, Histological Structure and Shell Mineralization in Turtles” by Rawski et al...

A dragon was rescued from a freezing roadside here in Iowa last month. Shows how tough they can be and how well they can tolerate cold temperatures if needed, granted this was a VERY extreme case. http://www.kcrg.com/content/news/Dubuque-County-Deputies-Save-Frozen-Bearded-Dragon-369178371.html

A Craigslist ad came up over the weekend for a dragon who was to be re-homed to make room for a salt water aquarium. Based on the photos, the little guy looked pretty skinny and needed some quick help to find a good home. Today we brought home our new buddy Darwin (named after the Northern...