KarrieRee":3uh1rlfo said:10.0 UVB ? coil or tube?? It is common for them to go thru relocation stress and shedding probably isnt helping either --- so thats gonna slow the eating down---- how ever he should not quit eating all together-- as far as the tail please post pics of it --- https://www.beardeddragon.org/useruploads/ click on XIMG at top of message box --- here is some info on tail rot
Causes of tail rot are:
1. Injuries/trauma - caused by falls, or by any other bearded dragon.
2. Malnourished - make sure he has a balanced diet and he gets the nourishment he needs
How to identify tail rot:
1. Dried out - Decaying tail won't be able to retain moisture, check if it's dried out completely.
2. Very thin, brittle - Decaying tail won't be able to process nourishment, causing it to become more thin and brittle.
What to do after finding out it has a tail rot:1. Go to a vet - very recommended
Before we jump the gun here let us look to see if it actually tail rot--- most time its the beginnings of shed---
Karrie
KarrieRee":3vp7qap0 said:Sorry to say but you need to replace that coil --- they are bad for dragons--- you need a Reptisun 10.0 bulb T 5 or T 8--- what size tank is he in now?
Karrie
KarrieRee":10j6bbjr said:Yes-- you will need a fixture for a tube- it depends on what you want - T 8 need to go inside tank or T 5 on top of screen-- you will need to order it if your pet store doesn't carry them -- go to http://www.pangeareptiles.com-- look for UVB fixtures-- you can get different sizes- I would get a 24" w/ a 10.0 bulb T 5 it can sit on top of screen and if you decide to upgrade tank you will UVB already--- please open up your tank--- he will be fine in the 40 gallon--- you can also shop around too but those people at pangea are nice and fast
Karrie
AHBD":3hnmb3mm said:Hi there, please do post pics of the baby ASAP. It may not be tail rot at all [ hopefully ] but just a darker tail end. It's REALLY important that you also post pics of the crickets he had, to show the size. Place a coin in the cricket bin for comparison. If they are slightly too large that can cause impaction and/or vomiting. Also can be caused by mealworms when a small dragon can't digest them. Hope your baby will be O.K., it's good that he had a strong appetite so maybe a few adjustments in light , heat and insect size will help out here.
Drache613":1xk6yzc3 said:Hello,
It would be great if you could also post a few pictures when you get a chance.
As suggested, do consider upgrading & changing out your UVB lighting. Unfortunately, the
compact/coil lights are not reliable & are not strong enough really, to provide the proper UVB
wavelength for them. Your basking light, is that a bright white light also?
His tail tip might be darker than normal either due to stress or from possibly an upcoming shed,
too.
Let us know how he is doing.
Tracie
KarrieRee":3sdr5dww said:With what you said its getting more brittle and darker leads me to believe its tail rot- is it drying out? We didnt get any pic of it -- can you try again please https://www.beardeddragon.org/useruploads/ click on XIMG at top of message box
Karrie
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