how old is spike? what kind of diet do you have him on? does spike have a
uvb bulb? what arre your current temps? my beardie has a basking area with a temp of 110-115 degrees during the day. this was recommended to me by the pet store. you want a cooler side as well maybe around 80-90 degrees so spike can thermo regulate. and bask in the
uvb bulb as well as chill in his pool (if he has one) also beardies cant see standing water so make sure you mist spike to keep him
hydrated. if you can get him to drink from a waterbowl great maybe look into a recirculating water dish for him. at night time my beardie buzz his tank on the hot side drops to about 85 degrees. depending on the temp in my bedroom. also i leave his heat lamp on all night. beardies have a third eye on their heads that allow them to find the warmest or coolest spot in the tank to hang out in. make sure you dust his crickets once a week for proper calcium absorption becareful he doesnt overdose on vitamins. spike will need veggies as well as they are omnivores. try not to feed him mealworms as a staple they are hard on their digestive system and have a high fat content. make sure the temps are consistent as they use heat to properly digest. i have my lights on a timer bar that turns them on and off at night time. its on a 12 hour cycle. i think i have covered most of it if there is anyone out there that wants to add more or correct me if i may be wrong please do so. this forum has alot of information and any problems dont hesitate to post because the people on here are super helpful. i just went through a tragic event with my first beardie i gained alot of information from this site hopefully buzz and i have many years together.
