Staz
Member
Hello,
I am new to this site as well as being a new owner to a bearded dragon called Jade. I was told the dragon was female when I bought it but have since found out it is a male - but got used to calling him Jade so gonna keep the name. I am looking for some advice, I have noticed a change in colouring to his scales on his side and thigh -I have attached pictures below - not sure if this is something to be worried about?? Also I am not sure what consistency his poo should be. At the moment he is going daily and it is in between being liquid and solid - is this normal? I have answered the list of questions below where possible and would appreciate any words of wisdom.
Thanks
Staz and Jade x
How old is your dragon? - Was told 18months but I think he may be a little younger due to problems sexing him.
How long have you had your dragon? - 4 weeks
How long is your dragon? 46cm
What is the sex of your dragon? Male
What size enclosure do you have your dragon in? 4ft x 2ft x 1.5ft glass tank converted
What type substrate do you have on the bottom of your tank? Sand
Do you use UVB lights? - Yes
If so, Is it a coil, compact, fluorescent tube, or Mercury Vapor bulb? - Tube
What is the brand name and number of your bulb? Wattage (if MVB)? Exo Terra Reptile Glo10.0 UVB 25W
How old is your UVB bulb? 3 Weeks
How close can your dragon get to the UVB? When on his log he is under 1ft away from it.
Do you use a separate basking bulb? What kind and what is the wattage? Have a spot bulb 60W
What are the basking temps? 100 - 110
What is the cool side temp? 85 ish
What do you feed your dragon? Please be specific. Locusts and greens inc pak choi, various cabbages, green beans, brussel sprouts.
How often do you feed and what time do you feed (morning, afternoon, night)? Greens in his tank all day. Locuts in the morning and late afternoon.
Do you gutload (feed) your crickets, worms, etc? Yes with bug grub and greens
Do you use vitamin or calcium supplements? What brand(s)? How many days a week do you use each of them? Yes, every second day I coat the locusts with the calcium powder.
Is your dragon having regular bowel movements (poops)? Yes daily.
Do you bath your dragon? How often? every 2nd or third day
Do you mist your dragon or offer water other than in the bath? Both Daily.
Does your dragon share an enclosure with another dragon? No
Have you gotten a vet check and fecal done? Not yet.
I am new to this site as well as being a new owner to a bearded dragon called Jade. I was told the dragon was female when I bought it but have since found out it is a male - but got used to calling him Jade so gonna keep the name. I am looking for some advice, I have noticed a change in colouring to his scales on his side and thigh -I have attached pictures below - not sure if this is something to be worried about?? Also I am not sure what consistency his poo should be. At the moment he is going daily and it is in between being liquid and solid - is this normal? I have answered the list of questions below where possible and would appreciate any words of wisdom.
Thanks
Staz and Jade x
How old is your dragon? - Was told 18months but I think he may be a little younger due to problems sexing him.
How long have you had your dragon? - 4 weeks
How long is your dragon? 46cm
What is the sex of your dragon? Male
What size enclosure do you have your dragon in? 4ft x 2ft x 1.5ft glass tank converted
What type substrate do you have on the bottom of your tank? Sand
Do you use UVB lights? - Yes
If so, Is it a coil, compact, fluorescent tube, or Mercury Vapor bulb? - Tube
What is the brand name and number of your bulb? Wattage (if MVB)? Exo Terra Reptile Glo10.0 UVB 25W
How old is your UVB bulb? 3 Weeks
How close can your dragon get to the UVB? When on his log he is under 1ft away from it.
Do you use a separate basking bulb? What kind and what is the wattage? Have a spot bulb 60W
What are the basking temps? 100 - 110
What is the cool side temp? 85 ish
What do you feed your dragon? Please be specific. Locusts and greens inc pak choi, various cabbages, green beans, brussel sprouts.
How often do you feed and what time do you feed (morning, afternoon, night)? Greens in his tank all day. Locuts in the morning and late afternoon.
Do you gutload (feed) your crickets, worms, etc? Yes with bug grub and greens
Do you use vitamin or calcium supplements? What brand(s)? How many days a week do you use each of them? Yes, every second day I coat the locusts with the calcium powder.
Is your dragon having regular bowel movements (poops)? Yes daily.
Do you bath your dragon? How often? every 2nd or third day
Do you mist your dragon or offer water other than in the bath? Both Daily.
Does your dragon share an enclosure with another dragon? No
Have you gotten a vet check and fecal done? Not yet.