Bearded Dragon… weird behavior

[gmsblaze]

Hi all!

My bearded dragon has been acting weird for the past 48 hours. She’s been opening her mouth slightly like she’s trying to drink something & then closes it.

She’s also been trying to climb to the highest point of her terrarium which is not like her.

Any insights? Her humidity levels have been low due to the weather so I’ve been spraying to keep them up.

 

[gmsblaze]

Hi all!

My bearded dragon has been acting weird for the past 48 hours. She’s been opening her mouth slightly like she’s trying to drink something & then closes it.

She’s also been trying to climb to the highest point of her terrarium which is not like her.

Any insights? Her humidity levels have been low due to the weather so I’ve been spraying to keep them up.

 

[hdochow]

is that spot under her uvb? and is the uvb a long straight tube or a coil/compact in a dome? my first thought is inadequate uvb for the climbing high up part.

 

[gmsblaze]

is that spot under her uvb? and is the uvb a long straight tube or a coil/compact in a dome? my first thought is inadequate uvb for the climbing high up part.

That spot is on her cold side. Her UVB is a tube that goes halfway across on her basking side

 

[KarrieRee]

That spot is on her cold side. Her UVB is a tube that goes halfway across on her basking side

Is it in the tank? Your screen will determine where the uvb needs to be

 

[gmsblaze]

Is it in the tank? Your screen will determine where the uvb needs to be

My UVB bulb is on the top of my enclosure reptisun T5. It has been the same spot since I️ got her in January. I️ replaced the bulb in June.

 

[KarrieRee]

My UVB bulb is on the top of my enclosure reptisun T5. It has been the same spot since I️ got her in January. I️ replaced the bulb in June.

Please show me the screen-- wide hole or a fine mesh like a screen door

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

Are you using a digital probe or temp gun to measure the temperatures?
If she is gaping too often, the she may be getting too hot. Definitely post a few
pictures of your lighting setup.

Tracie

 

[gmsblaze]

Hello,

Are you using a digital probe or temp gun to measure the temperatures?
If she is gaping too often, the she may be getting too hot. Definitely post a few
pictures of your lighting setup.

Tracie

I️ use a digital probe. Her temperatures don’t get higher than 90-95, & then cool side during the day is between 75-80. She isn’t gaping, she just opens her mouth slightly like she does when she drinks water & then closes it.

 

[KarrieRee]

I️ use a digital probe. Her temperatures don’t get higher than 90-95, & then cool side during the day is between 75-80. She isn’t gaping, she just opens her mouth slightly like she does when she drinks water & then closes it.

I see the UVB is that a T 5 or a T 8? If its a T8 it needs to be inside the tank --- and if its a T 5 the same as the screen looks to be a fine mesh like a screen door - the distance between the two bulbs is going to be different tho

 

[gmsblaze]

I see the UVB is that a T 5 or a T 8? If its a T8 it needs to be inside the tank --- and if its a T 5 the same as the screen looks to be a fine mesh like a screen door - the distance between the two bulbs is going to be different tho

Yes, I’m aware. It’s a T5 which is why it is on the top of the mesh screen.

 

[KarrieRee]

Yes, I’m aware. It’s a T5 which is why it is on the top of the mesh screen.

If the screen is a fine mesh like a screen door its blocking 30% of the UVB rays- which means she is not getting enough

 

[gmsblaze]

If the screen is a fine mesh like a screen door its blocking 30% of the UVB rays- which means she is not getting enough

She’s had the same set up since January… her behavior only changed within the last few days. She has never had an issue with her UVB. Her T5 bulb has been replaced within 6 months & is less than 6 inches above her basking rock. I’m not sure if it’s her UVB…

 

[KarrieRee]

She’s had the same set up since January… her behavior only changed within the last few days. She has never had an issue with her UVB. Her T5 bulb has been replaced within 6 months & is less than 6 inches above her basking rock. I’m not sure if it’s her UVB…

Please get it unobstructed and the distance 12-15 inches and then watch her behavior---- she needs the UVB rays and the screen is blocking 30% of the rays

 

[Flame2020]

Yeah I agree long uvb light is best under mesh screen . Get wire from hardware store . It’s easy to attach on side of tank under mesh screen. It might not be the problem she’s having right now but it will be best for her health and development.