MNEXUS":15arjoxh said:looks like it might be mbd. lighting can really be important.i got a rescue once that had lighting since we wasborn but the uvb fixture the petstore sold had a plasticshieldoverthe light and that clearplastic shieldbvlblocked the uvb light and the poor guy got mbd. uvb lights need to be changed out because they wil llower their uvb output but still light,so once a year or so i swap my lights out. i use megaray bulbs from http://www.reptileuv.com. i discovered them caring for my initial rescue who had mbd.
if your guy 2willeat collard greens,they are really high in calcium,maybe doublecheck the dates on your vitamins and clacium,they can expire. good jobon getting them into the vet.
his bearded isn't black its the lighting also he is a trans morph so his scales are more transparent than others.KarrieRee":3dib871d said:His beard is black - please go over this post for your tank set up and see if you need to replace anything or change something out
viewtopic.php?f=34&t=256269
If you have any questions or need clarification please ask we are here to help - but my guess its the lighting
Karrie
KarrieRee":10ro45my said:I 've got someone else looking at the video --- if your using a coil UVB here is some info on that
Which UVB light should I use?
The best UVB light is a ReptiSun 10.0 fluorescent tube HO (Or Arcardia 12% in the UK). Compact or coil bulbs do not emit the proper amount of UVB light for a bearded dragon, and should not be used. Other brands, such as the Zilla Desert Series and ReptiGlo have been known to cause eye problems and other health issues with bearded dragons, and should be avoided. The reason that some UVB lights (Zilla, ReptiGlo, coils/compacts, ect.) are considered dangerous is because the wavelength of UVB that they emit is shorter and more intense than the wavelength of the "safe" lights (ReptiSun, Arcadia). UVB lights should be replaced every 6 months. The T5’s are a strong bulb and only need to be replaced once a year – the T 8 every 6 months--- where as the T 8 are not as strong—they need to be placed inside the tank the T 5 10.0 bulb approx 12-15 inches from basking spot – the T 8 approx 6-8 inches from basking spot—the cover needs to be off the bulb for full effect of the UVB rays--
Head shaking is a sign of MBD--
Karrie
KarrieRee":2jb1wg06 said:I am sorry but the coil UVB's are inadequate ---------- I would get it replaced as soon as you can --- especially for 40 + gallon tanks --------- I posted info on the UVB's --- if you need help getting it replaced please ask -- I also posted a link to from one of our mods on here that have tons of experience w/ dragons along w/ some others on here - but the coils are really no good - I cant express that enough - if your vet takes blood or does other test please get copies of the visit - we have a vet tech mod on here that is good at reading xrays blood work etc - she can help as well and you can get a second opinion so to speak --- but really you need to ditch the coil and invest in a fixture like this
https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/zoo-med-reptisun-t5-ho-terrarium-hood.html 22" I recommend this bulb it is very good and since hes showing signs of MBD this one would be really good
https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/arcadia-12-uvb-t5-reptile-bulb.html
Karrie
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