KarrieRee":sbajqle0 said:Let me ask what kind of UVB do you have? If it is a coil its not good--- here is some info on that
Which UVB light should I use?
The best UVB light is a ReptiSun 10.0 fluorescent tube (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 T 5's need to be replaced once a year--
My guess its the UVB--- it should be mounted in the tank for a T 8 bulb approx 6-8 inches from his / her basking spot-- for the T 5 bulb it can go on top of the tank if its a wide screen if its fine mesh it needs to go inside approx 10-11 inches from his / her basking spot-- the UVB plays a crucial part in their health and behavior---
Karrie
Okay. I’m going to go back and return this light and get a new one right now. Thank you. You have no idea how worried I am. I’ve had her for a year now and she’s been fine up until these last couple weeks.KarrieRee":2zwovxxd said:It is a coil Reptisun 10? It is not any good -- you want a tube like what I had posted in one of my post-- Even the Reptisun 10 coil is no good --- you need to get a accurate basking temp-- do you have a Infrared heat gun? those are the best ways to get a basking temp--- you can get them from Walmart Home Depot Lowes for around $10-- I would look at replacing the coil UVB w/ a tube UVB--
Karrie
KarrieRee":3w296czo said:It is a coil Reptisun 10? It is not any good -- you want a tube like what I had posted in one of my post-- Even the Reptisun 10 coil is no good --- you need to get a accurate basking temp-- do you have a Infrared heat gun? those are the best ways to get a basking temp--- you can get them from Walmart Home Depot Lowes for around $10-- I would look at replacing the coil UVB w/ a tube UVB--
Karrie
That sucks that stores still sell them and recommend them for beardies. I’m so sad. I feel terrible for lettting her sit under the wrong light her whole life.claudiusx":2qqpz6v6 said:Coils, no matter the brand, aren't really suited for dragons. Getting the reptisun 10.0 tube or Arcadia 12% is still your best bet.
-Brandon
She died this morning. Last night she just fell over and her beard turned black. I held her for a couple hours then she slept for a little. I kept waking up to check on her and around 6 am she wasn’t alive anymore. I’m so heartbroken and I don’t know if it was because of the continued use of the light. Or maybe it was something else causing her grief. I’m feel sick.claudiusx":164l6709 said:Don't beat yourself up it happens way more often than you'd think. While the compact bulbs might work for other herps (honestly I really only know dragons and a few other lizards) they definitely don't for our dragons.
-Brandon
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