Put him in a 20 gallon today!Ok first please get accurate basking temps w/ a digital probe thermometer--- no stick ons - next please move him into a bigger tank even a 20 gallon tote is better than a 10 gallon - that is too small of a tank especially getting proper temps here is a set up you can use for now
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Next get rid of the coil UVB you want this for this type of set up as soon as possible your dragon is not going to survive if you go too long he is not big enough to live w/ out eating --
24" Zoo Med fixture w/ the bulb that comes w/ it for now its a 5.0 bulb
You need digital probe thermometers 2 Zoo Med Digital Thermometer you can find these at Petco or Petsmart -- please keep him hydrated w/ dropping water on his nose see if he will lick - please get some food into him by either off a spoon some baby food chicken and squash will work - please try and get some dubia roaches and NO meal worms please they will plug him up w/ the exoskeleton on them - get really small dubias if you can - we need him eating to keep his strength up -- you can order the roaches off of this websiteZoo Med ReptiSun T5 HO Hood
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www.dubiaroaches.com please post a pic of him so I can help w/ the size
Due to our schedule and the other reptiles hes on a 11am to 11pm schedule. He then gets covered with a blackout cloth. Yeah im afraid to handle him other than that. I"ll pick up some collard greens today!Hi, beardies need a stable day-night cycle with ~12hrs lights on. Can you specify when the lights are on and off? It's also best to feed him during the day. He is probably still adjusting to new environment so maybe avoid handling him except bathing and feeding.
Also regarding the diet, mealworms can be difficult for baby beardies to digest especially if he's not getting enough basking time. Imo it's best to feed him soft leafy greens like collard greens mustard greens for now instead of carrots and squash. Hope he does well and keep us updated!
It sounds good what about the UVB?Put him in a 20 gallon today!
Will do asap!
Have a digital probe I use with the "kids" already.
Already using a digital hygrometer/temp gauge already.
Basking temps are from 80 near the slope start to 110 at the top piece of slate.
I spritz him twice daily, and dropper in between. He licks both.
As stated he refuses force feeding but maybe he would in the morning, I'll try.
I have a dubia farm so no problem to use nymphs.
It will be here Tuesday. Its very rural here, had to amazon it.It sounds good what about the UVB?
He didnt eat again. Made greens, and dubia bowl as suggested with a bit of squash. Nothing. Very worried at this point.Hello,
That lighting schedule should be ok, as long as he gets adequate length of day/night cycle.
Go slowly with him but you should be able to start handling him more often. He is definitely
a tiny one but will grow quickly! It may take him a few weeks to get used to a new home but
be patient & continue to work with him. They usually socialize nicely.
The UVB lighting is crucial for their overall health & well being. He is in a 20 gallon tank now?
That will be a lot better for him now & easier to maintain the temperatures, too.
Try either the Reptisun 10 or Arcadia D3 12% tube are good to use for the 20 gallon tank.
There are the T8 or T5 options, depending on how you are going to mount your tube bulb.
Let us know how he is doing!
Tracie
Please get him out in the sun for 15 minutes / day in a plastic tote / container no lid direct sunlight - watch him do not leave him you need to watch the heat dont know how hot it is there but it will be great UVB for him till the one you ordered comes- what did you order please? Are you keeping him hydrated? Drop water on his nose see if he licks - watch his poops you want them dark firm and moist - urate formed white and moist - you can try feeding some slurry of greens off of a spoon see if you can get him to eat that way - his eating is going to be off but we want him eating a little bit -- nothing is not so good --It will be here Tuesday. Its very rural here, had to amazon it.
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