Beardie doing this weird body twist everytime it eats.

[KarrieRee]

I am gonna let her respond to proper distance for it -- I know they need to be a certain distance etc... can you tell us what the distance is right now?
Karrie

 

[Geoff0410]

Its off because its 10 pm, i have a heat pad for when the light is off. Its on connected to a thermostat.

 

[Geoff0410]

Its off because its 10 pm, i have a heat pad for when the light is off. Its on connected to a thermostat.

The heat pad is on all day.

 

[KarrieRee]

Ok so what are your basking temps? No stick ons they are inaccurate - you want basking temps taken w/ a digital probe or a infrared heat gun or both -- they should be 105-110 for a baby-- ok your heat pad is not real good - if you need extra heat for the tank get a CHE ceramic heat emitter - we only recommend heat pads when dragons are really sick - and they would need to be on low --- if your tank is not falling below 65 at nite you dont need the extra heat
Karrie

 

[Geoff0410]

Ok so what are your basking temps? No stick ons they are inaccurate - you want basking temps taken w/ a digital probe or a infrared heat gun or both -- they should be 105-110 for a baby-- ok your heat pad is not real good - if you need extra heat for the tank get a CHE ceramic heat emitter - we only recommend heat pads when dragons are really sick - and they would need to be on low --- if your tank is not falling below 65 at nite you dont need the extra heat
Karrie

I only have the digital suction cup temperature and humidity gauge. Its usually says between 95-100. It averages at 75-80 at night.

 

[KarrieRee]

Does it have a probe on it? It would look like this https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/PetSmart/5176729
You need a accurate basking temp - probe needs to sit on basking spot for 10 minutes
the UVB and basking temps are crucial in the tank - it basically controls the over all health of your dragon --
Karrie

 

[Geoff0410]

Does it have a probe on it? It would look like this https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/PetSmart/5176729
You need a accurate basking temp - probe needs to sit on basking spot for 10 minutes
the UVB and basking temps are crucial in the tank - it basically controls the over all health of your dragon --
Karrie

Yes I have something simular. Its the same brand with a combo humidity gauge as well.

 

[KarrieRee]

Ok good --- Tracie is usually on at nite shes our vet moderator - I would watch him tomorrow to make sure hes going to the bathroom watch to see if hes straining to go -- make sure hes hydrated that will help --- is he eating greens - salads?
Karrie

 

[Geoff0410]

Ok good --- Tracie is usually on at nite shes our vet moderator - I would watch him tomorrow to make sure hes going to the bathroom watch to see if hes straining to go -- make sure hes hydrated that will help --- is he eating greens - salads?
Karrie

He's being picky about it, i can give him 2 strips of collard greens before he turns his nose up at it. I bathe him twice a week and I spray his greens with a little water.

 

[Geoff0410]

Ok good --- Tracie is usually on at nite shes our vet moderator - I would watch him tomorrow to make sure hes going to the bathroom watch to see if hes straining to go -- make sure hes hydrated that will help --- is he eating greens - salads?
Karrie

He's being picky about it, i can give him 2 strips of collard greens before he turns his nose up at it. I bathe him twice a week and I spray his greens with a little water.

Might bathe him again tomorrow even though I bathed him wednesday, since in see some shedding on him.

 

[KarrieRee]

Good at least hes eating them here is a website for nutrition they like variety ignore the kale thing its a good staple feeder http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Nutrition.html
You can order worms like BSFL also known as calci worms phoenix worms or nutri grubs - I would order some of those order large and dont dust them they are calcium enriched -- make sure you have a glass or ceramic bowl they cant get out of - I would get some small super worms add these to the salad 1-3 make sure he sees you doing this it will entice him to the bowl - http://www.reptilesplus.com I would also get him some silk worms they are another great staple feeder you can order from here http://www.reptilianarts.com if you order in bulk like 50 they come small make sure you get food for them you will need to feed and clean containers out daily -- another place to get this is http://www.coastilsilkworms.com -- butter worms are another good worm but they are out everywhere -- horn worms are a good hydrating worm - they grow real fast so order small amounts
Karrie

 

[Geoff0410]

Good at least hes eating them here is a website for nutrition they like variety ignore the kale thing its a good staple feeder http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Nutrition.html
You can order worms like BSFL also known as calci worms phoenix worms or nutri grubs - I would order some of those order large and dont dust them they are calcium enriched -- make sure you have a glass or ceramic bowl they cant get out of - I would get some small super worms add these to the salad 1-3 make sure he sees you doing this it will entice him to the bowl - http://www.reptilesplus.com I would also get him some silk worms they are another great staple feeder you can order from here http://www.reptilianarts.com if you order in bulk like 50 they come small make sure you get food for them you will need to feed and clean containers out daily -- another place to get this is http://www.coastilsilkworms.com -- butter worms are another good worm but they are out everywhere -- horn worms are a good hydrating worm - they grow real fast so order small amounts
Karrie

If hes not eating collard, should I try dandelion greens? I was going to feed him swiss charred, directed by the breeder, but when I did research it said they were calcium binders so I gave them away before i fed them to him.

 

[Geoff0410]

Good at least hes eating them here is a website for nutrition they like variety ignore the kale thing its a good staple feeder http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Nutrition.html
You can order worms like BSFL also known as calci worms phoenix worms or nutri grubs - I would order some of those order large and dont dust them they are calcium enriched -- make sure you have a glass or ceramic bowl they cant get out of - I would get some small super worms add these to the salad 1-3 make sure he sees you doing this it will entice him to the bowl - http://www.reptilesplus.com I would also get him some silk worms they are another great staple feeder you can order from here http://www.reptilianarts.com if you order in bulk like 50 they come small make sure you get food for them you will need to feed and clean containers out daily -- another place to get this is http://www.coastilsilkworms.com -- butter worms are another good worm but they are out everywhere -- horn worms are a good hydrating worm - they grow real fast so order small amounts
Karrie

If hes not eating collard, should I try dandelion greens? I was going to feed him swiss charred, directed by the breeder, but when I did research it said they were calcium binders so I gave them away before i fed them to him.

I wanted to feed him dubias, but they are illegal in canada to breed and purchase, so im feeding him 1/2" crickets.

 

[Draven88]

The dandelion greens are good, try to fill out the main diet with things marked in green on that list and some from the black. The swiss chard i would shy away from s there are many better options available.

 

[KarrieRee]

I dont think swiss chard is good -- yes dandelion greens are really good - offer him a variety mix your greens like mustard - collard -- dandelions turnip - kale mustard - add some squash I sent the nutrition website that will help --- no more insects or food bigger that what he can eat --- they say no bigger than the size between the eyes -- I cut or shredd my food - like raw sweet potato is shredded and put on top of salads - you can use butternut squash but it comes big so you would have that for a while also I just ordered some prickly pear pads off of Amazon I cut those up small and add to the salads - here is a website for Canada for worms and insects -- https://www.thewormlady.ca/
Karrie