HylianHealeys":27wsvm8m said:I can't see your pictures. Do you mind re-uploading them with the User Image Uploader tool at the top of the site?
Based on the info you've provided so far, I would add my voice to others about reducing superworms — but not because of impaction risk. Superworms are high in fat and extremely high in phosphorous, a nutrient that can sap your bearded dragon of calcium and weaken their bones. Combined with the high fat content that can contribute to fatty liver disease, using superworms as a staple feeder is similar to eating cheeseburgers every day. Superworms are really only a treat-only kind of feeder; dubia roaches, crickets, silkworms, and black soldier larvae are much better. I would encourage you to read this article on feeder insect nutrition: Feeder Insect Nutrition Facts for Reptile Keepers.
How old is your beardie? Once we have that information and can see the pictures, we can continue answering your question.
Mike is about 9 inches long, I would say 3 months old, bought him two months ago. I updated the post for the pictures aswell.AHBD":1cofcfid said:Hi there, the pics are not showing up. Here's how to post them :
https://www.beardeddragon.org/useruploads/ Then use the XIMG to upload them.
Superworms can be part of the diet but it's best to offer other bugs like crickets, roaches, silkworms. BTW, how old + what size is Mike ? If he's an adult he can be fed just one insect meal per day and if he gets hungry he should eat some salad.
I'm using a Reptisun 10.0 UVB bulb, I don't have an exact reading on the temps but it's somewhere around 95-105f.HylianHealeys":des5yums said:Thanks for updating!
What type of UVB light are you using, and what are your temps?
Personally I would add a hammock or another branch to the other (cool) side of the tank just to give the beardie something more to do. The green mesh hammocks have a nasty reputation for catching beardie toes, though, so I prefer the Penn Plax Lizard Lounger hammock made from seagrass. It looks nicely natural, and since the holes are bigger there's no danger for your beardie.
Yeah I bought another thermometer, for the cool end, and also got a thermostat for the heat lamp. I also followed the advice of someone, I don't remember who, and just mounted my UVB light into my tank.HylianHealeys":3uzirrx4 said:Mine doesn't use her hide unless she's brumating, so that's normal. Each beardie has his/her own preferences. Might want to put something on that other side, though, so your beardie has options.
If you don't have a tool to get an exact reading on the temps, I recommend getting an infrared temperature gun as soon as you can. I use the Etekcity Lasergrip 774; it's much more accurate than stick-on thermometers, and more convenient than a probe thermometer. 105 is fine as a basking temp, but anything lower than 100 is not, and can lead to health issues. The cool end of your enclosure should not get cooler than 70 degrees.
ArticZMSZ":3doivz6r said:HylianHealeys":3doivz6r said:Mine doesn't use her hide unless she's brumating, so that's normal. Each beardie has his/her own preferences. Might want to put something on that other side, though, so your beardie has options.
If you don't have a tool to get an exact reading on the temps, I recommend getting an infrared temperature gun as soon as you can. I use the Etekcity Lasergrip 774; it's much more accurate than stick-on thermometers, and more convenient than a probe thermometer. 105 is fine as a basking temp, but anything lower than 100 is not, and can lead to health issues. The cool end of your enclosure should not get cooler than 70 degrees.
I'd replace the mesh hammock with either a full canvas (not mesh) hammock , the fine mesh is a serious nail snag risk and they can do very serious limb injuries to themselves in a panic when snagged.
I'd also seriously consider getting a basking rock or basking branch instead.
Yeah I bought another thermometer, for the cool end, and also got a thermostat for the heat lamp. I also followed the advice of someone, I don't remember who, and just mounted my UVB light into my tank.
I put the hammock back in, and moved the heat lamp over it, and he seems to love it.
Also the hotspot is definitely atleast 100f, I put my thermometer under it for about 30 min and it read as 105.
Thanks for all the help
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