What kind of UVB are you using? coil or a long tube fixture? The surface basking temps are 40C? That should be high enough - hes definitely hydrated --Man, I forgot the poo pic ._.
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Arcadia Dragon T5 one with reflector. Temperatures were reading 40-41° before I brought them up to see if his lazy behaviour changes. They read bit higher today, so i turned it down a bit. He barely drinks, and extremly rarely eats veggies so I'm unsure if he's actually hydrated lol.What kind of UVB are you using? coil or a long tube fixture? The surface basking temps are 40C? That should be high enough - hes definitely hydrated --
Changes happened weeks ago, so i'm not sure why he acts that way. All he does is sleep 24/7. Literally. Unless I take him out, but then he goes back under his log. He eats his crickets just fine, but not greens or fruits. Idk why. Can someone tell me why?Don't cut his protein until he is adult/near adults, they need it to grow. Also just offering 1 type of feeder isn't the healthiest. Try mixing crickets and dubias, hornworms are great for hydration, silkworms are a great staple. Hydration is extremely important also, dehydration leads to kidney and liver problems. You can use an eyedropper to drip it on his snout to get him to drink. If he doesn't you can add in a little none citrus fruit juice or punch to give it flavor. Go slow thought at his pace. If you try to rush or force it you could aspirate him. If you use juice for flavor be sure to use a wet cloth to wipe away any that runs down his chin. The juice could possibly cause bacteria or fungus to start in his scales.
Some (a lot)of dragons hate change, rearranging their setup can stress them, they may not eat well or act weird for a few days after making changes.
Where is the UVB in the tank or top of screen? Please get a weight on him -- kitchen food scale weigh in grams -- keep track -- have you had a fecal done for parasites? If not please take one in to the vet for testing NO enemas please --- we need to start ruling things out as to why he is behaving this way -- are you using a solid clear bright white basking bulb ? No daytime bulbs no off white or yellowish bulbs--Changes happened weeks ago, so i'm not sure why he acts that way. All he does is sleep 24/7. Literally. Unless I take him out, but then he goes back under his log. He eats his crickets just fine, but not greens or fruits. Idk why. Can someone tell me why?
Able to get him to drink some water. Just need a bunch of dusted crickets just so he starts licking his snoot then start dropping water drops on it so he licks them up. I just did that, and he straight up refused to take some water in. Annoying.
Been told that they slow down as adults, but my boy ain't even a full adult yet. So no idea whats with him. He hasnt shed for a while either.
I dont really get answers to these questions that would actually help. Got him to drink some water the other day, he acted more energetic, but now, all he wants to do is sleep.. :/
UVB is inside his cage. Scale was supposed to come in today, but noWhere is the UVB in the tank or top of screen? Please get a weight on him -- kitchen food scale weigh in grams -- keep track -- have you had a fecal done for parasites? If not please take one in to the vet for testing NO enemas please --- we need to start ruling things out as to why he is behaving this way -- are you using a solid clear bright white basking bulb ? No daytime bulbs no off white or yellowish bulbs--
How old is the dragon?Also, how do I know if he's near adult/fully adult?
Got him on Oct. 22 last year. I assume he was like 1.5-2 months old then.How old is the dragon?
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