Beardie update help

[lizardboi17]

So I have a bearded dragon, I used to have two but Ozzie recently passed away from a mix of an infection and genetic issues. I got Draco, a couple months after I got Ozzie. He's doing much better and nothing's wrong I just want to make sure his stats are alright.

Stats of environment:
UVB: Zoomed 5.0 tube light (I have another spiral coil UVB light just in case and for heat)
Basking bulb: Reptisun 150 watt
Basking temp: 100-110
Cool area: 80-90
Vegetables: Collard greens, kale, and occasionally bell pepper
Baths: Yes I bathe him whenever he seems like he needs bathing
Misting: Yes I mist him down whenever he needs it
Water in the cage: Yes for humidity
Insects: Crickets and superworms(only occasionally)

Stats as of 7/26/2018:
Length: 18in
Weight: 340g

 

[kyleena29]

The thing I see wrong is the "5.0" lamp you should have the "10.0" The 5.0 is more for tropical reptiles that do not require as much uv. So you are basically providing half of what he needs. I would ditch the coil uvb and never use it. It can cause eye problems and the uv is spotty.

 

[lizardboi17]

The thing I see wrong is the "5.0" lamp you should have the "10.0" The 5.0 is more for tropical reptiles that do not require as much uv. So you are basically providing half of what he needs. I would ditch the coil uvb and never use it. It can cause eye problems and the uv is spotty.

Alright thank you, how about his weight? And his length? Are those okay?

 

[kyleena29]

I have one beardie that is 18" and weighs 558 grams but she does look pudgy. I have another beardie that is 17.5" and weighs 482 grams. So I don't know if yours has some tail missing or what not but it does sound like he could use a little more weight. Posting a pic could be helpful.

 

[lizardboi17]

I have one beardie that is 18" and weighs 558 grams but she does look pudgy. I have another beardie that is 17.5" and weighs 482 grams. So I don't know if yours has some tail missing or what not but it does sound like he could use a little more weight. Posting a pic could be helpful.

I wasn’t able to get his whole body on the scale, as the scale isn’t as big as he is. His whole tail was hanging off the scale and his legs werent all on as well.

 

[MitchTheDragonDad]

I have one beardie that is 18" and weighs 558 grams but she does look pudgy. I have another beardie that is 17.5" and weighs 482 grams. So I don't know if yours has some tail missing or what not but it does sound like he could use a little more weight. Posting a pic could be helpful.

I wasn’t able to get his whole body on the scale, as the scale isn’t as big as he is. His whole tail was hanging off the scale and his legs werent all on as well.

Can you place a bowl on the scale, zero out the scale, then place him in the bowl? That is how I get my beardie’s full weight on a scale made for food. Your guy does seem too skinny for his length, but it sounds like the weighing could definitely be off. Try the bowl trick.

 

[lizardboi17]

I have one beardie that is 18" and weighs 558 grams but she does look pudgy. I have another beardie that is 17.5" and weighs 482 grams. So I don't know if yours has some tail missing or what not but it does sound like he could use a little more weight. Posting a pic could be helpful.

I wasn’t able to get his whole body on the scale, as the scale isn’t as big as he is. His whole tail was hanging off the scale and his legs werent all on as well.

Can you place a bowl on the scale, zero out the scale, then place him in the bowl? That is how I get my beardie’s full weight on a scale made for food. Your guy does seem too skinny for his length, but it sounds like the weighing could definitely be off. Try the bowl trick.

Alright I just did that and it brought his weight up to 381. How should I bring his weight up? Some fattening worms and more crickets and greens? Otherwise he’s completely healthy. He’s very active. I’m building him a much bigger tank than the one he’s in(40 gallon Exo Terra breeder), which will have a T10 bulb.
Edit: Also i forgot to add his fat pads are full.

 

[kyleena29]

I don't know how often you are feeding insects but you can bump it up an extra day of bugs till he puts on more weight. You can put a picture here https://www.beardeddragon.org/useruploads/