How come my dragn is stressed al the time

[Reptilechick79]

We got a new bearded dragon and he is really stressed like doesnt move and he is breathing really fast wat do I do!!!!!!!!!!

 

[beardie1434]

please explain his setup to us (what kind of UVB, enclosure size and temps for basking and cool side, humidity level, substrate,ect). How old is he and how long have you had him. Some young beardies tend to have relocation stress a little longer than others.

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

Yes, if you will please review your tank setup with us, we can help you more efficiently.
Most of the time, they will experience relocation stress for at least 1 week, sometimes 2.

Tracie

 

[alkemisten3]

Basically, please answer ALL questions below:

Postby diamc » Fri Sep 24, 2010 6:52 pm
Hi, welcome to the forum. Sorry to hear that you're having some problems with your baby. If you could fill us in on your setup, that will help us rule some things out first so that then we can try to help you figure this out. Could you answer these questions for us?

How old is your dragon?
How long have you had your dragon?
How long is your dragon?
What is the sex of your dragon?
What size enclosure do you have your dragon in?
What type substrate do you have on the bottom of your tank?
Do you use UVB lights?
If so, Is it a coil, compact, fluorescent tube, or Mercury Vapor bulb?
What is the brand name and number of your bulb? Wattage (if MVB)?
How old is your UVB bulb?
How close can your dragon get to the UVB?
Do you use a separate basking bulb? What kind and what is the wattage?
What are the basking temps?
What is the cool side temp?
Do you take the temps with a stick on thermometer, a digital thermometer with a wire and a probe end or a temp gun?
Where exactly are you taking your basking temps?
Do you use a heat rock or heat pad?
What do you feed your dragon? Please be specific.
How often do you feed and what time do you feed (morning, afternoon, night)?
Do you gutload (feed) your crickets, worms, etc?
Do you use vitamin or calcium supplements? What brand(s)? How many days a week do you use each of them?
Is your dragon having regular bowel movements (poops)?
Do you bath your dragon? How often?
Do you mist your dragon or offer water other than in the bath?
Does your dragon share an enclosure with another dragon?
Have you gotten a vet check and fecal done?