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[4Vanheap]

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...

Thanks

Gayle

 

[Claudiusx]

Welcome to the site Gayle.

Do you mind if we go over your setup a bit?

What size is the tank?
What are the temperatures in your tank?
How are you measuring your temps?

What uvb bulb do you have?
Is it a tube or a coil bulb?
How close can your dragon get to it?

What substrate are you housing on?

Can you get a picture of your tank setup please?

-Brandon

 

[4Vanheap]

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.

Thank you for your help,

Gayle

 

[Claudiusx]

Hi Gayle,

Can you please answer all my questions please.

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.

-Brandon

 

[4Vanheap]

OK thanks

 

[Zeusmybeardie]

Is it 82 on the basking spot? What thermometer u using ? What brand is the UVB

 

[Jerichosdad]

It's very hard to control temps In a 10 gallon. My guess is the temps are incorrect.

 

[TheAnthropologist]

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?

 

[4Vanheap]

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

Take care

 

[shoopmommy]

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

Take care

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