My bearded dragon hasnt been eating and doesnt look to good. I need to know if the problem is this odd dark lump that I noticed the day I got him. It is under his arm and It isnt anywere else on him. In a moment I am going to give him a warm bath and if that doesnt work then I am going to have to take him to a vet and I dont Know any exotic vets local to me. please Help! I live in castle rock colorado. I dont wont him to die! He is only a juevinile! :shock:
Feel the lump, does it feel hard/disfigured and does it move?
Please also tell me the following.
Size of your tank.
Current UVB Bulb, Name and Brand.
Current Basking Bulb, Name and Brand.
Current Substrate, (I,E..Sand, Repti-Carpet..etc)
Current Basking Spot Temperatures.
What are you feeding him? How many times a day?
the current size of the tank is 50 gallons,the current ubv light is the slim line reptile fixture 15 watt, the current basking light is the clamp lamp 75 watt, the current substrate is repti carpet,I put it at 95 deggres but recently since it is winter and I live in colorado it fell to 80 deggres,I feed him mealworms 1 time a day and I feed him crickets 2 times a day.
the current size of the tank is 50 gallons,the current ubv light is the slim line reptile fixture 15 watt, the current basking light is the clamp lamp 75 watt, the current substrate is repti carpet,I put it at 95 deggres but recently since it is winter and I live in colorado it fell to 80 deggres,I feed him mealworms 1 time a day and I feed him crickets 2 times a day.
If I'm not mistaken, The ESU Kit (Slim Lime UBV Light) Is proven to be bad for dragons.
For a 50Gallon, I would look into getting a MVB (Mercury Vapor Bulb). It produces HEAT, LIGHT, UVB, UVA. You can find them for cheap on petmountain.com
His basking temps should be around 100-105 Degrees, His cool side should be between 75-80 Degrees.
Please keep us posted on your dragons condition!
Can you get a picture of it? How long have you had him? What type of substrate was he on when you got him? Feel the lump, Does it move when you touch it?