baby dragon won't eat, possibly sick

[lkw321]

Hello! My parents surprised me with a baby bearded dragon about 2 weeks ago so I didn't have the proper set up ready. They bought a juvenile bearded dragon kit and of course, it was garbage. So, for a few days it had improper lighting. Also, I held him a lot before letting him settling in without knowing I shouldn't do that. He wouldn't eat and went through a shedding period. I now have a Repisun 10.0 uvb lighting, a 75w basking bulb, and a place for him to bask(He has a 20 gal tank). I put him in a little plastic bowl to soak once a day to hydrate him and that is the only time I handle him. Ever since he finished shedding he has been acting very nervous. He still won't eat and only sleeps all day. Occasionally, I'll notice him eat some veggies/dead insects that I leave out for him (maybe like 1 or 2 bites) because he won't eat live crickets that I put in there or any insects that I try to hand feed him. I have a thermometer that says his basking spot is only 90 degrees and I know it needs to be 100-110 for babies, but I don't think I should buy a 100w bulb for such a small tank. I'm thinking the thermometer is just wrong. Should I get a 100w bulb or make an appointment with the vet?

 

[destiny1998]

Hi. He might have some relocation stress that can last for a couple of weeks. Is your uvb a tube? Also how are you taking the temps?

 

[lkw321]

It's a Reptisun terrarium hood with a 10.0 UVB linear fluorescent lamp. I'm using a thermometer that you just point and hold down the button. I got it from Petsmart for $20. I had one inside of the tank, but it kept falling down. Also,I forgot to mention, I have three sides of his tank covered to help him settle in better.

 

[lkw321]

and yes, it is a tube

 

[destiny1998]

Glad you have the correct uvb. Is it mounted in the tank? If it's on top of the screen the screen blocks out 30% or more of the rays. Makes sure there is not a plastic over the bulb as that also blocks the rays. I mounted my bulb in the tank with a under the cabinet light fixture from Walmart and command hooks. Is your basking bulb a bright white bulb?

 

[lkw321]

My UVB is on top of the screen, but there is no plastic covering the lights. I don't know about the basking light. I just got a 75w bulb from petsmart and I threw away the box. Are there any brands you would recommend? I don't trust Petsmart anymore lol. I'm just going to figure out how to mount the UVB and get a new 100w basking bulb today. He's starting to get very thin He is hydrated and pooping regularly,though.

 

[lkw321]

He just ate 6 or 7 crickets! idk what got into him but I'm so relieved