HI I am new to the bearded dragons...we purchased ours about a week ago. He/she doesn't seem to be doing much of anything...just laying around. He is shedding and hasn't eaten in two days that I can see. I am so worried that he/she may be sick...Please if anyone can help it would be great! We named him Daredevil...
It is a 10 gallon tank and we were going to upgrade it once he/she was a little bigger. He/she has a heat lamp, UV tube, night light, basking spot, a home, water dish, humidity/temperature guage....The temp is reading 82ish...the humidity level is a little under 30%, he/she finally moved since I last posted and the one eye is open but is really shedding.... still has not eaten but has pooped. I honestly don't know anything about them and I have bought two books but nothing in them is helping. Thank you I will try to take a photo and upload it so that you can see the set up.
Its necessary for us to know these things so that we can help you and your dragon, and give recommendations of things you need to change if there is any.
82 seems a little cool for both a young and old dragons. That is possibly your main problem. Are you using a stick on thermometer? Those are not the best. You need to have a thermometer with a digital probe to get an effective read. Also, what kind of UVB are you using?
Hey Just wanted to say thank you for all the advice. My internet was down and finally is back up. He is doing great...just went through a shedding period of time. He is active and happily eating!!! I appreciate all the help
Hey Just wanted to say thank you for all the advice. My internet was down and finally is back up. He is doing great...just went through a shedding period of time. He is active and happily eating!!! I appreciate all the help
I wanted to mention to you that a nice warm soak in a tub/sink with very low water just up to shoulders can help not only during shed but on a regular basis, it helps keep them hydrated, with bowl movements but also with tough sheds