Hi, all I am new to the group. I have many pets, but my BD is my only reptile. I have him in a 20gal Long, he has a 100 watt basking daylight bulb. (repta*Sun), with raised spot to get closer. Its about 8-10 inches from the top of that spot. He has a 50 watt night time infrared light(exo terra), to keep warmth. He has the reptisun 10.0 UVB 18'' for daytime use also. He tank usually stays about 95-100. And always 65+ at night, just recently is when I got the night time light,. So now it stays at a good 75-80. He gets the good greens, crickets, and pellets, (but he does not like them). Up until recently about a week or so, he hasn't been a good eater. He would have his good days, and eat 5-8 small crickets. But then not eat for another few. Now he is averaging about 12 a day, with a good portion of his greens ate. I dust his crickets with the Rep-Cal brand Herptivite Multivitamins, and the Calcium with VIT D. I also gut-pack them. I bath him at least once a week. He did shead once, right after I got him. Those are all of my supplies, I use, so everyone has a bit of info on what I use.
I got him a little over 1 month ago. From a friend, she got it from another friend/co worker. The BD was born to him, by a rescue he took in, and had eggs, soon after. The day I got him he was 4 months old and 6 days. His birthday is 08/10/2009. I did not measure when I first got him, so I am not sure on his original size. But he has not grown much. He is 7 inches long including his tail. I have been reading around, and looking at size charts, and for his age he should be much larger. He has always had great poos, never shown the slightest sign of impaction. I have not taken him to the vet for a blood/fecal yet. I am soon to buy a new larger tank. I have posted a few other places, and asked friends. But I would love to hear what everyone has to say about this. I do not think I am doing anything wrong. I know, that possibly because I am now making his tank warmer at night, this might help growth and food intake. I hope so at least.
Thanks for any advice and Info!
I am posting a few photos.
Jeff
This is his holiday photo.
This first day I had him.
1/25/09
1/25/09 Eating Greens.
I got him a little over 1 month ago. From a friend, she got it from another friend/co worker. The BD was born to him, by a rescue he took in, and had eggs, soon after. The day I got him he was 4 months old and 6 days. His birthday is 08/10/2009. I did not measure when I first got him, so I am not sure on his original size. But he has not grown much. He is 7 inches long including his tail. I have been reading around, and looking at size charts, and for his age he should be much larger. He has always had great poos, never shown the slightest sign of impaction. I have not taken him to the vet for a blood/fecal yet. I am soon to buy a new larger tank. I have posted a few other places, and asked friends. But I would love to hear what everyone has to say about this. I do not think I am doing anything wrong. I know, that possibly because I am now making his tank warmer at night, this might help growth and food intake. I hope so at least.
Thanks for any advice and Info!
I am posting a few photos.
Jeff
This is his holiday photo.
This first day I had him.
1/25/09
1/25/09 Eating Greens.