KarrieRee":aed770gn said:First do you have a hammock in the tank? Second what kind of UVB are you using? NO coils please--- we need to rule out the hammock before going on to other things --- you need to be dusting the insects your feeding w/ calcium D3 at least once per week depending on the UVB is going to determine the calcium used ---- next where is the UVB in the tank or top of screen --- gout is painful so if hes not flinching when you touch it its probably not gout -- UVB and basking temps are the two MOST IMPORTANT things in the tank -- temps need to be taken w/ a digital probe thermometer NO stickons they are inaccurate
KarrieRee":2nxegn63 said:I am thinking some how he has sprained it --- maybe jumping or falling off something- but you need to get rid of those UVB's your using --- coils are NO good --- please invest in a Arcadia Pro T 5 w/ a 12% bulb ASAP- you can see if they have them in stock here -- as of this time in the states people are having a hard time finding them and it looks like they are out of stock there as well
https://www.reptiles.swelluk.com/arcadia-prot5-kit-desert-12/ this is what you want and I see its out of stock here as well -- see if you can get this it is good as well
https://www.amazon.com/Sunblaster-Output-Fluorescent-Strip-2-Feet/dp/B00AKKULI6/ref=sr_1_8?crid=3867D72D3BXDL&dchild=1&keywords=sunblaster+nanotech+t5+high+output+fixture&qid=1633463254&sprefix=sunblaster+nano%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-8
But you need this UVB for your dragon to be healthy ---- please get this ASAP---- when you get it post back on here and I will help you place it in your tank -- depending on the top of your tank will depend on the placement and distance --
KarrieRee":14gh3en9 said:It is imperative that you get the uvb changed out ASAP-- it's gonna help w/ the healing of the leg- at this point he's not able to absorb his calcium - that is what the uvb does- after you get the uvb changed watch his behavior - let me know what you get and I will help you get it placed in the tank- as far as gout the only way to know for sure would be to have a blood test done to check uric acid level- what insect are you feeding him?
KarrieRee":lpxdvmel said:Are you feeding salads as well ?
Drache613":1jmgsuc1 said:Hello,
I think you posted on another forum too?
It looks like it could be gout, but hopefully he just sprained his hand/wrist. Did it seem to
become swollen overnight or a slow progression?
Which UVB are you using?
I would keep an eye on the leg but if you wanted to be proactive you could start giving him
black or tart cherry juice daily to see if that helps him out.
Tracie
Drache613":259hs655 said:Hello,
Sorry about that, it seems like a lot of cases are going on these days, with regards to gout,
or gout type symptoms.
The UVB light from Exoterra is that a long tube or a compact/coil light? You mentioned you
are using a long strip bulb, so one is a UVB light?
The Black or tart cherry juice would be fine to use for him. It definitely wont hurt him & is
very healthy also. Just give .5ml to 1ml, daily.
Tracie
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