It’s a T5. It isn’t mounted inside but I’ll get to work on doing so. I’m a bit past my replacement date, ordered one a few days ago. I’ll upload pictures of him and his enclosure when I wake him up in the morning (it’s the middle of the night where I’m at right now). Yes, it’s those dimensions listed for the enclosure. It’s a front opening one, too. I will also look into getting a digital probe thermometer tomorrow.Welcome! Are you able to post a picture of the enclosure and the beardie? First glance, the basics look ok. Is the tank at least 36" x 18" x 18" (also called 40 gallon breeder tank). You have a good UVB bulb.. Is it a T5 or T8? If it's T8, should be mounted inside the enclosure. Even if T5, sometimes screen can filter out too much UVB. Do you replace the bulbs on schedule? Temps are good if accurate.
Collard greens are a good staple and the insects are also good staples for beardies.
It might be worth to double check the temps with a digital reptile thermometer with a probe end. Sometimes temp guns can be inaccurate if not calibrated for the surface you're using them for (and many guns cannot be calibrated at all). The stick on thermometers are super inaccurate so I wouldn't trust those.
Bearded dragons can't really absorb water through their skin so they need to drink some of the clean bath water to get water that way. You could try adding in some hornworms as a treat if you're concerned about hydration levels. If there are clear signs of dehydration, I've heard of some owners using unflavored pedialyte diluted with water.
What have the poops been like? Shedding can also have an effect on the appetite.
It's always so hard to tell if it's brumation. Some photos would be helpful, I think. @AHBD, what's your take on things?
Once you get the UVB placed inside the tank distance should be 12-15 inches directly over the basking decor piece ----It’s a T5. It isn’t mounted inside but I’ll get to work on doing so. I’m a bit past my replacement date, ordered one a few days ago. I’ll upload pictures of him and his enclosure when I wake him up in the morning (it’s the middle of the night where I’m at right now). Yes, it’s those dimensions listed for the enclosure. It’s a front opening one, too. I will also look into getting a digital probe thermometer tomorrow.
In the past he was never a fan of hornworms. He’s very picky with his feeders, but I’ll try that next. As for the pedialyte I’ll go out to buy some to try it out.
He’s pooped once since the whole ordeal. While it was smaller than normal due to him not eating, it seemed fairly normal.
Alright, thank you. It won’t come in till the 16th unfortunately but hopefully the vet can rule out some other possibilities.Once you get the UVB placed inside the tank distance should be 12-15 inches directly over the basking decor piece ----
NO ENEMAS at the vet please --- collect a fecal from him which is going to be hard to do since he isnt eating --- feed him some canned pumpkin that will make go to the bathroom --- but I am thinking it could be the UVB causing the not eating they will stop if they are not getting enough UVB-- if it was brumation he would be doing alot of sleeping -- get your UVB adjusted then watch his behavior ----
Here’s an up to date picture on the situation.Welcome! Are you able to post a picture of the enclosure and the beardie? First glance, the basics look ok. Is the tank at least 36" x 18" x 18" (also called 40 gallon breeder tank). You have a good UVB bulb.. Is it a T5 or T8? If it's T8, should be mounted inside the enclosure. Even if T5, sometimes screen can filter out too much UVB. Do you replace the bulbs on schedule? Temps are good if accurate.
Collard greens are a good staple and the insects are also good staples for beardies.
It might be worth to double check the temps with a digital reptile thermometer with a probe end. Sometimes temp guns can be inaccurate if not calibrated for the surface you're using them for (and many guns cannot be calibrated at all). The stick on thermometers are super inaccurate so I wouldn't trust those.
Bearded dragons can't really absorb water through their skin so they need to drink some of the clean bath water to get water that way. You could try adding in some hornworms as a treat if you're concerned about hydration levels. If there are clear signs of dehydration, I've heard of some owners using unflavored pedialyte diluted with water.
What have the poops been like? Shedding can also have an effect on the appetite.
It's always so hard to tell if it's brumation. Some photos would be helpful, I think. @AHBD, what's your take on things?
Ok I would recommend you upgrade your tank to a 75-120 gallon tank and this would be reason for the dragon not eating ---- are you using a coil UVB in one of those domes? Please shut it off its doing more harm than good --- if your in a warm area 65+ degrees outside get him out in direct sunlight for the next 3 days --- 15 min or longer that would do a world of good for himHere’s an up to date picture on the situation.View attachment 65202View attachment 65203View attachment 65204View attachment 65205View attachment 65206
As I mentioned previously, no. I use a tube uvb light. There’s a ceramic heat emitter and a basking bulb in those domes.Ok I would recommend you upgrade your tank to a 75-120 gallon tank and this would be reason for the dragon not eating ---- are you using a coil UVB in one of those domes? Please shut it off its doing more harm than good --- if your in a warm area 65+ degrees outside get him out in direct sunlight for the next 3 days --- 15 min or longer that would do a world of good for him
Ok sorry I thought so but saw the domes and then just now saw the UVB in the back - and misunderstood the last post thinking you were waiting for the whole thing to comeAs I mentioned previously, no. I use a tube uvb light. There’s a ceramic heat emitter and a basking bulb in those domes.
No worries. I’ll take him outside though. Thanks for the advice.Ok sorry I thought so but saw the domes and then just now saw the UVB in the back - and misunderstood the last post thinking you were waiting for the whole thing to come
Yeah, he’s basking all day. So at least there’s that. I was going to try what @KarrieRee suggested, to get him some extra uvb but it was far too cold today. It’s 46 degrees right now haha.I'm thinking the lack of appetite may be related to the UVB bulb being at the end of its life. Hopefully the new one you ordered helps! Insufficient UVB definitely causes beardies to want to eat less. Update us after the vet appointment too! Is he still using his basking area? Basking is needed for beardies to digest food properly. Hopefully this is just temporary and he'll be back to eating well soon!
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