Gormagon":3fde1ow4 said:Brighter lights increase activity in dragons, this is what you are seeing.
The UVB lights I told you about in the other thread are higher in brightness and, UVB. Spreading the UVB across the enclosure instead of in one spot (like an MVB) is a better solution to your dragon's issues. My suggestion would be to order one of these UVB lights ASAP!!!
https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-26053-Reptisun-Terrarium/dp/B00AQU8F2O
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_3_7?url=search-alias%3Dpets&field-keywords=arcadia+12%25+t5+ho&sprefix=arcadia%2Cpets%2C230&crid=YA9LT0SQXRV0
As long as the rocks you are using are to big to be ingested they will be fine. Larger rocks for basking and, climbing are good for them, (just like logs) plus they will keep their nails trimmed.
MarlowAndMe":1c47kqla said:If the light is hurting his eyes and causing irritation then it would be hard to see his food.
I’m thinking this could be the case.
The best uvb tube are t5s- Arcadia 12% or the reptisun 10%, i would def switch to one of those as soon as possible.
Reptile carpet you will find hard to clean but if you do then some other options are linoleum flooring or tile. I use Lino and love it as it’s real easy to clean and looks good in my opinion.
I think you did the right thing removing the rocks , I agree there are risks with that many. I would just place a couple of big stable ones for him to sit in if he chooses. I have a couple of slate pieces in Marlow’s viv to help wear down his nails
AHBD":g9kywkdf said:Hi there, I remember your little guy from many months ago. He was on those rocks and I mentioned that with MBD it would be very difficult and would hurt to walk around on those.
How long ago did you change the rocks and the bulb ? Because any dramatic change can cause extreme stress [ even if it's an improvement ] because the dragon feels like it's in an entirely new place and becomes insecure. That could also be playing a part. A 125 watt Solar glo shining through the screen shouldn't have that much of a detrimental affect from overhead but it's possible.
Drache613":tow40zcu said:Hello,
How is your little guy doing tonight?
The Solarglo should be a safe bulb, I have used it before. Exactly how close was the Solarglo
MVB to him?
I agree to try & feed him in a smaller plastic bin to see if that helps out for him. Has he been
black bearding at all?
Tracie
MarlowAndMe":11zwfzlz said:Yellow urates are usually one of two things as far as I am aware ( someone correct it if I’m missing something) either a dehydrated or getting a bit too much calcium
How often do you give calcium?
MarlowAndMe":2dvo755i said:Yellow urates are usually one of two things as far as I am aware ( someone correct it if I’m missing something) either a dehydrated or getting a bit too much calcium
How often do you give calcium?
MarlowAndMe":23cbugn6 said:It sounds like he should be hydrated from what you describe, if you think he may be dehydrated though misting his veggies lightly would help this. My boy won’t drink at all ever, not from his bath , not from dropper - nothing. So I lightly mist his veggies in the morning now and he gets enough from that
If it’s calcium related it could be that he is getting a bit too much - is he over a year old? If so I would cut back to 3 times a week calcium and one day vitamins - I’m just making this change myself for mine.
I’d give him 2 days without calcium from now and see if the next urate is white again - if it’s made a difference at least you’ll know it was that - if it doesn’t change it I would still start calcium again but cut back to 3 times a week and make a vet appointment to have his kidneys checked
As for the shedding around the eyes that could def explain the eyes being closed. Mine actually just did this also and he is shedding around his vent which made toileting difficult too so shedding definetly could explain it
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