Ever since my young beardie died of MBD from improper care from his previous owner (Waffles) I'm not letting this happen again. I've had Houdini for a year, he is a male bearded dragon, purchased from a local pet store. After the death of Waffles, my parents wanted me to purchase from a local store, in case anything happened. Feel free to ask questions about the setup, as I'm not sure what information I should be giving. I'm currently trying to set up a vet appointment because I don't see any new growth in Houdini. He is 10 inches long. Concerned it is a parasite!
Please post pics of tank and lighting https://www.beardeddragon.org/useruploads/ click XIMG at top of message -- post pics -- I am guessing it has something to do w/ the lighting -- and basking temps what are they and how are you taking them? Infrared heat gun?? digital probe? or stick ons? We can better help w/ pics
Karrie
Please post pics of tank and lighting https://www.beardeddragon.org/useruploads/ click XIMG at top of message -- post pics -- I am guessing it has something to do w/ the lighting -- and basking temps what are they and how are you taking them? Infrared heat gun?? digital probe? or stick ons? We can better help w/ pics
Karrie
Since I'm currently at school, I cannot provide pictures, but I can provide information.
I can check when I get home, but I believe it is a 10.0 Reptisun UVB strip. He also has an Exo Terra heat lamp that I believe is 75 watts. His tank is a custom built wooden tank, so maybe it doesn't keep the heat in? I check my heat with the stick ons, or the small digital probe. Basking Temps are high 90's.
Adding on, he is 10 inches from nose tip to tail tip. He has his full tall. I wasn't monitoring his growth at all, to be honest until recently. I do not have a scale for him.
Stick ons are way off-- use the probe-- the UVB is it a T 8 or a T 5? Where on tank? On top of screen or inside tank--- ? When you get home post pics please- basking temps are crucial for the health of the dragon along w/ that UVB--
Karrie
Stick ons are way off-- use the probe-- the UVB is it a T 8 or a T 5? Where on tank? On top of screen or inside tank--- ? When you get home post pics please- basking temps are crucial for the health of the dragon along w/ that UVB--
Karrie
Thank you for getting back so quickly. I will have to check when I get home whether or not it is T8 or T5. To be completely honest, I had no idea there was a difference. How do I tell what is which?
In response to the other question, he is being fed 3/4 inch crickets, and small super worms. He is being fed every day, to every other day. He eats like a PIG.
He needs to be fed salad everyday --- here is a nutrition website for you http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Nutrition.html
take a pic of the bulb --- do you still have the box it came in? Post the pic of the bulb if you dont have the box still ---
Karrie
He needs to be fed salad everyday --- here is a nutrition website for you http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Nutrition.html
take a pic of the bulb --- do you still have the box it came in? Post the pic of the bulb if you dont have the box still ---
Karrie
I completley forgot to mention- I feed him kale collard greens every other day. But good to know that I should be feeding them every day. Houdini is very picky when it comes to vegetables, but he really enjoys kale.
How many crickets is he eating every day? Or worms. That is the most important part really.
Are you allowing him to eat as much as he can or are you limiting him.
Since you've had him for a year, he should have been getting fed 2 times a day, and as many feeders as he will eat at each of those feedings. Along with a daily salad.
You most likely have the t8 bulb. Which is fine.
It's most likely going to come down to his diet, and making sure your basking surface is hot enough for him to properly digest and absorb the food he eats.
Is he pooing often?
Is it well formed or loose and runny?
How many crickets is he eating every day? Or worms. That is the most important part really.
Are you allowing him to eat as much as he can or are you limiting him.
Since you've had him for a year, he should have been getting fed 2 times a day, and as many feeders as he will eat at each of those feedings. Along with a daily salad.
You most likely have the t8 bulb. Which is fine.
It's most likely going to come down to his diet, and making sure your basking surface is hot enough for him to properly digest and absorb the food he eats.
Is he pooing often?
Is it well formed or loose and runny?
Houdini is allowed to eat as much as he wants in 10 minutes, for the majority of the time his food is little super worms, and they are dunked in water before feeding. He poops almost every day, if not every other day. Some times it is well formed, while sometimes it can be a little watery.