Goodbye Sammy

[Sammysmom]

I called the vet 3 times and no one answered so I finally just sent them an email. A vet emailed back and said he'd call me as soon as he could but he doesn't think that could be a problem.

 

[Sammysmom]

I'm starting to question everything now. How close to Sammy should the UVB bulb be? I have in mounted inside the 10 gallon tank. When he's on the ground it's 8-10 inches from him depending on where he's standing. When he's basking or on his hammock it's 4-6 inches from him. Could his eyes be bothering him from the UVB? It's an 18" reptisun 10.0

 

[ShannyBeard]

As long as you have a bright basking light then the UVB should not harm his eyes. The general consensus here has been to allow the dragon to get within 6" of the UVB at their basking area or where they would hang out the most. I can't imagine it is the UVB...is it a new bulb?

 

[Sammysmom]

As long as you have a bright basking light then the UVB should not harm his eyes. The general consensus here has been to allow the dragon to get within 6" of the UVB at their basking area or where they would hang out the most. I can't imagine it is the UVB...is it a new bulb?

Yeah. The bulb is only 2 weeks old.

 

[Gail]

4-6 inches is too close for a strong bulb like the reptisun, it should be at least 6-8 inches away. With the way he is acting, I would try to get it 8" from the basking area.

 

[Sammysmom]

4-6 inches is too close for a strong bulb like the reptisun, it should be at least 6-8 inches away. With the way he is acting, I would try to get it 8" from the basking area.

Should I turn it off for now?

 

[Sammysmom]

Sammy is gone.

 

[bdalton]

Oh no! I am so sorry to hear you lost your little one. You did everything you could for him, don't ever doubt that. Unfortunetly this is a common occurance pet store babies because they sell them too young. He probably had issues before you got him. I hope this doesn't discourage you to get another, because they really are great pets, and nothing you did caused this to happen.
You and your family are in my thoughts keep your head up!

 

[athenacp]

Oh dear I am so sorry to hear this

 

[Sammysmom]

I really loved him. My heart is broken right now.

 

[ShannyBeard]

I'm so sorry you lost Sammy.

 

[Gymgirlx]

I am SO sorry. *hugs* I was really rooting for him.

 

[bltkpo]

I am sorry to hear of your lose. Don't think you did anything wrong - from your thread, I can tell you did everything in your power to keep him alive. Unfortunately, sometimes we don't get a say on the matter.

Take care of yourself, and as bdalton said, once you have healed up a bit, maybe try for a second beardie, that is a little older and assured to be healthy

 

[warnisha]

Oh I so sorry!!!!! That is sad. You did everything u could and he had a good life with you!!!!!

 

[beardie parents]

I'm sorry Sammy died. There was obviously something wrong that the vet couldn't find. He was probably too young to be sold.