Drache613":2yzktqt7 said:Hello,
What is your dragon's size, did you feed too large of an insect? Which substrate are you using
for him?
You can place the UVB inside of the tank, strategically. Which UVB light are you using? It would
need to be mounted directly overhead to give the best exposure & at a safe level.
Baths can help an impaction, but if she is truly impacted, you can start giving some softer foods
such as sugar free applesauce, canned unspiced pumpkin & a few drops of coconut or olive oil
to help move things through better. Be sure her basking spot is optimal temperatures, also.
Let us know how she is doing.
Tracie
Drache613":32ifzr7s said:Hello,
I'm glad to hear you are giving some carrot & prune baby food. Yes, prune baby food can help.
At her size, she probably isn't ready for the larger cricket size, I agree.
Usually impaction only affects the back legs but I hope it isn't really severe if it is an impaction.
Is the Reptisun 10 tube bulb mounted directly overhead? The basking bulb really needs to be
overhead & at proper distances so she can get to her proper body temperature.
Pictures would be helpful so we can see light placement.
Let us know how she is doing.
Tracie
Drache613":3hjz16i2 said:Hello,
She does look a little dehydrated, not bad. If you haven't already tried giving oral fluids,
you can just drop some water onto the end of her nose to see if you can get her to drink
some.
I would avoid mineral oil, since it's petroleum based. It can irritate the GI tract. I would
use either coconut or olive oil for help with impaction.
If she isn't improving & not eating much then a vet visit is going to be needed. Impactions
are dangerous & greatly affect them. How much of the mix are you getting into her?
Let us know how she is doing. Do you want me to merge your two topics for you?
Tracie
Drache613":1yfycxa0 said:Hello,
How is your girl doing today?
Your setup isn't too bad. You will eventually need to upgrade the size of that tank to a larger
one for her.
Have you tried phoenix/calcium worms yet? Small silkworms, small hornworms, dubia roaches
& crickets are all good feeders. Mealworms are not real nutritious & can contribute to impactions
so that's good you don't use them right now.
If you can get the Reptisun 10 tube bulb mounted underneath of the screen, directly over head
then she can get better UVB exposure.
Let us know how she is doing.
Tracie
Drache613":d9iqip7c said:Hello,
How is your dragon today?
It will be important though to get a larger tank so that you can setup the lights in a more
efficient manner for her.
Where are you getting your feeder insects, are they dying after you get them or are they
already dead when you purchase them?
Tracie
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