No I have never done a poo test because the vets here won’t test it unless I do a $100 general exam with them first. I also always make sure to feed him a while after his lights turn on and never after 3 hours before his lights turn off. He is now running around his cage like crazy which he has never done before. His basking spot temp gets to be around 103Have you ever had a poo test done?
This is where I send mine to be tested for parasites. Also check your temperatures hot and cold end. Also make sure you feeding 1-2hours after lights come on and same before they go out. Hope that helps a littleVet-Consultation
Veterinary consultation with a view to issue a prescription following parasite test results and report.www.parasitevet.co.uk
No I am in floridaAre you in the UK ? As you can do this test yourself.
Closing of the eyes is a sign of trust- your T 5 is a good bulb make sure your distance is 12-15 inches directly above the basking decor- since you have it the full tank length make sure he has a hide or place where he can get out of the rays if he wants too-- post a pic if the next poop pleaseNo I have never done a poo test because the vets here won’t test it unless I do a $100 general exam with them first. I also always make sure to feed him a while after his lights turn on and never after 3 hours before his lights turn off. He is now running around his cage like crazy which he has never done before. His basking spot temp gets to be around 103
This is what it looks like today. He has been pooping more often then usual and it is a very small amount like this.Closing of the eyes is a sign of trust- your T 5 is a good bulb make sure your distance is 12-15 inches directly above the basking decor- since you have it the full tank length make sure he has a hide or place where he can get out of the rays if he wants too-- post a pic if the next poop please
Try laying off the squash and the green peppers -- they have a lot of water --- feed those once a week and see what the poop does - we need to rule out diet first before a parasite test --- crickets can be a culprit for parasites --- the poop is it really stinky like it makes you want to leave the room smell? Or can you smell it out of the room ? That would be a good sign of parasites as well --This is what it looks like today. He has been pooping more often then usual and it is a very small amount like this.
This was his poop today. It’s looking better! And it does not smell very bad. I can stick my head in his enclosure to clean it and it does not smell too bad. I’m starting to think that his change in behavior and poop may have actually been a good thing? I recently changed his uvb from a 20 inch with an old bulb to a full length 48 inch. I’m starting to think that this may have actually made him feel better and given him some more energy. Could this possibly be an explanation?Try laying off the squash and the green peppers -- they have a lot of water --- feed those once a week and see what the poop does - we need to rule out diet first before a parasite test --- crickets can be a culprit for parasites --- the poop is it really stinky like it makes you want to leave the room smell? Or can you smell it out of the room ? That would be a good sign of parasites as well --
It has form and urate- that's good - how old was the other bulb? The bulbs need to be replaced once a year for a T 5 the T 8 every 6 months I recommend a month prior to on both- make sure you have correct distance for the uvb and placement- where is the uvb? Your screen will determine the distance and placementThis was his poop today. It’s looking better! And it does not smell very bad. I can stick my head in his enclosure to clean it and it does not smell too bad. I’m starting to think that his change in behavior and poop may have actually been a good thing? I recently changed his uvb from a 20 inch with an old bulb to a full length 48 inch. I’m starting to think that this may have actually made him feel better and given him some more energy. Could this possibly be an explanation?
It was pretty old. Shame on me but it was probably closer to almost 2 years. I did not know they had to be changed instead of them just going out. His uvb sits right on top of his cage.It has form and urate- that's good - how old was the other bulb? The bulbs need to be replaced once a year for a T 5 the T 8 every 6 months I recommend a month prior to on both- make sure you have correct distance for the uvb and placement- where is the uvb? Your screen will determine the distance and placement
What type of screen on the tank? Fine mesh like a screen door ? or a wide hole type and what bulb please T 5 or a T 8 and yes your dragon has not had UVB for over 2 years I would say --- this would be a serious issue --It was pretty old. Shame on me but it was probably closer to almost 2 years. I did not know they had to be changed instead of them just going out. His uvb sits right on top of his cage.
It is a fine mesh like the screens you buy for fish tanks in the pet store. It is a t5 ho 10.0 bulb. What do you mean by he has not had uvb for over 2 years? He has had a long uvb but the bulb was just older than I would have liked.What type of screen on the tank? Fine mesh like a screen door ? or a wide hole type and what bulb please T 5 or a T 8 and yes your dragon has not had UVB for over 2 years I would say --- this would be a serious issue --
Actually the bulb was about a year old. I got him November 2020 not sure why I thought I’ve had him for two years already haha.It is a fine mesh like the screens you buy for fish tanks in the pet store. It is a t5 ho 10.0 bulb. What do you mean by he has not had uvb for over 2 years? He has had a long uvb but the bulb was just older than I would have liked.
ok well proper placement and distance is crucialActually the bulb was about a year old. I got him November 2020 not sure why I thought I’ve had him for two years already haha.
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