Is VERY important with very small young hatchlings that they get nutritious food (insects) multiple times per day or the equivalent , unlike adult dragons , hatchlings have literally zero fat reserves
If the local pet shop is still open buy a 1 ml syringe and a nozzle , and a bottle of VetaFarm HerpaBoost or VetaFarm Crittacare Reptile OR EQUIVALENT ( Oxbow Carnivore Critical Care is very good ).
See this for required kit and tips for giving liquid food substitutes and oral meds to reptiles :
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You will need to weigh the dragon , as the daily dosage is determined by body mass - several small feeds is going to be much easier to get into the dragon using a syringe (by mouth) and will not be as hard for it's potentially compromised kidneys to handle. this was posted by kingofnobbies---
Karrie
This is the bulb I got. I tried asking in the store if this would be good for him considering his tank size and everything and they said it should be good.
Should I not trust that it is “all in one” I have an extra UVB bulb if needed
I tried blending crickets, waxworms, calci worms, veggies and fruit, and water last night because it was all I could do at a late hour and I dripped in on his mouth and he has been eating small amounts of it. He also just now used the bathroom for the second time
Please take it back and get a Reptison 10.0 T 8 bulb tube ---- the all in one I would not trust----- place it 8-10 inches from him ---- do this today--- you need a basking bulb it you dont have one-- the stuff your feeding him is good keep feeding him in small amounts 3 times a day - the UVB will make a difference in his behavior but its crucial that he gets this --- the warm temps as well 106-110 would be good -
Karrie
Please take it back and get a Reptison 10.0 T 8 bulb tube ---- the all in one I would not trust----- place it 8-10 inches from him ---- do this today--- you need a basking bulb it you dont have one-- the stuff your feeding him is good keep feeding him in small amounts 3 times a day - the UVB will make a difference in his behavior but its crucial that he gets this --- the warm temps as well 106-110 would be good -
Karrie
I am not sure of wattage make sure it's a 10.0 bulb it will go into a regular hood fixture make sure the cover is off don't put it back on you want the bulb exposed for Max effect of bulb it will be a T 8
Karrie