VingamSecuris":3crhh9p4 said:I recommend trying to schedule a visit to the vet as soon as possible. Based on the coughing, it typically means they're sick.
What lighting, tempatures, and humidity levels do you have in the tank and how often do you bathe her?
I am not quite sure on the humidity but it is winter here now and it is quite dry.VingamSecuris":1z6m92au said:I recommend trying to schedule a visit to the vet as soon as possible. Based on the coughing, it typically means they're sick.
What lighting, tempatures, and humidity levels do you have in the tank and how often do you bathe her?
Humidity is 68VingamSecuris":1j15kzlk said:I recommend trying to schedule a visit to the vet as soon as possible. Based on the coughing, it typically means they're sick.
What lighting, tempatures, and humidity levels do you have in the tank and how often do you bathe her?
VingamSecuris":1a52h9lm said:If you're referring to the humidity within the tank, 68% is quite a bit higher than what a bearded dragon should be exposed to. The recommended range is 40-35%. Having high humidity like that can result in an RI (respiratory infection). I absolutely insist on scheduling an appointment with a vet to get a professional look at this.
<<< nonsense …. RH at 68% is fine. 30s are ideal but don't stress if you can't get it in the house/tank.
If this isn't the internal humidity of the tank, especially by the basking area, I recommend keeping her under the lamp to try to reduce any liquid in the lungs, assuming that she accidentally breathed some in. These are things I would personally do if a vet isn't a choice at this very moment, the other thing you mentioned was tilting her to see if she coughing up any water- which is definitely something to attempt.
I recommend attempting to find a way- overnight- to keep her tank around 80*F so that her body temp is warmer and encourages the, presumed, water to evaporate and eventually come out.
Additionally, there's a vet who is online every day who can help significantly better than I can, if you're able to wait until tomorrow.
Max1367":dok383el said:VingamSecuris":dok383el said:I recommend trying to schedule a visit to the vet as soon as possible. Based on the coughing, it typically means they're sick.
What lighting, tempatures, and humidity levels do you have in the tank and how often do you bathe her?
I bathe here usually 2 times a week , depends on how frequently she passes her stool. Sometimes if she hasn’t passed the stool for two weeks I bathe her for 30 mins a day for 5 days until she does . She is 2 or 3 years old not too sure . Are you sure it’s coughing ? If so I will try , I can’t afford the vet but I will spend every dime if necessary.
She usually loves her collards.but recently she’s been ignoring them. I have a Dubai colonie so I fed her a half full grown roach just to give her some nutrients. How should I keep her tank at 80 I am not sure? If I keep the light on it will be at 105claudiusx":2ulm7teq said:Hi there,
The video does appear to show her at least trying to clear her lungs of something.
Do you watch her in the bath? Is it possible she might have aspirated some liquid.
They can get water in their lungs on occasion, it doesnt instantly mean RI though. Their bodies are capable of clearing their own lungs before infection sets in. But it's always a possibilty. But remember, water in the lungs does not equal RI. An infection in the lungs is.
68% actually is decently high assuming you're using an accurate hygrometer. Many are quite inaccurate. Either way when an ri is suspected or a potential, 68% really isnt a number you want to see.
Like Vingam suggested, if you can keep the temp at night around 80, that will help dry out the lungs a bit and it will help keep the immune system more active which will help the lungs too.
What did she eat today? Anything too big that she could have got stuck?
Has she been black bearding at all?
-Brandon
Plus she won’t get any sleep at allMax1367":1bqsrjx5 said:She usually loves her collards.but recently she’s been ignoring them. I have a Dubai colonie so I fed her a half full grown roach just to give her some nutrients. How should I keep her tank at 80 I am not sure? If I keep the light on it will be at 105claudiusx":1bqsrjx5 said:Hi there,
The video does appear to show her at least trying to clear her lungs of something.
Do you watch her in the bath? Is it possible she might have aspirated some liquid.
They can get water in their lungs on occasion, it doesnt instantly mean RI though. Their bodies are capable of clearing their own lungs before infection sets in. But it's always a possibilty. But remember, water in the lungs does not equal RI. An infection in the lungs is.
68% actually is decently high assuming you're using an accurate hygrometer. Many are quite inaccurate. Either way when an ri is suspected or a potential, 68% really isnt a number you want to see.
Like Vingam suggested, if you can keep the temp at night around 80, that will help dry out the lungs a bit and it will help keep the immune system more active which will help the lungs too.
What did she eat today? Anything too big that she could have got stuck?
Has she been black bearding at all?
-Brandon
I always watch her In the bath, she always stays right beside me in a 20g tub. Filled to the top of her legs . This time tho, it was a bit higher than usual. So I put a brick in there so she could have a place to rest . She drank a bit of water and submerged her head in the water . I check every five minutes . I figured she was find but she may had got some water In her lungs. Do you think I should keep the lights on over night and make sure she is basking ?claudiusx":3mw11rij said:Hi there,
The video does appear to show her at least trying to clear her lungs of something.
Do you watch her in the bath? Is it possible she might have aspirated some liquid.
They can get water in their lungs on occasion, it doesnt instantly mean RI though. Their bodies are capable of clearing their own lungs before infection sets in. But it's always a possibilty. But remember, water in the lungs does not equal RI. An infection in the lungs is.
68% actually is decently high assuming you're using an accurate hygrometer. Many are quite inaccurate. Either way when an ri is suspected or a potential, 68% really isnt a number you want to see.
Like Vingam suggested, if you can keep the temp at night around 80, that will help dry out the lungs a bit and it will help keep the immune system more active which will help the lungs too.
What did she eat today? Anything too big that she could have got stuck?
Has she been black bearding at all?
-Brandon
I do have a ceramic heater , it’s under my leopardclaudiusx":bn8kwkt2 said:Ideally youd use a ceramic heat emitter. If you dont have one do you have a heat mat you could use?
If not, dont worry about it and just let her sleep tonight. But it would be good to pick up one of those CHEs if you can tomorrow.
So no black bearding?
-Brandon
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