J4ckdaw-
Sub-Adult Member
- Beardie name(s)
- Leo
Today I discovered that my thermo gun was incorrect by a longshot, it said the temps were around 114f but when I moved the probe thermometer directly onto the basking spot it read 84f (night temps are still 73f)... I don't know what to say- he's had that for the 3 months that I've had him, I'm worried now that it could have caused some sort of issue? I know improper temps do that to a dragon, after 3 months of no change could he become ill?
I'm buying a new mesh top asap as mine is a very dense, metal material with small holes that does not let much heat through. I have a Thrive enclosure (I wish I'd know better!) and I've read that blocks out 60% of almost anything you put on top! My local herp shop sells good material mesh so I'm going to use that instead but I'm also at a loss, I'll be upgrading my enclosure to a 75 gallon soonish (around 1.5-3 months from now) so I'll be spending money on something I'll be replacing very soon. And a good mesh costs, like, 35$!
He's had a past with diahhrea, even after being treated for parasites. Did the improper temps cause that? What are other symptoms? He isn't lethargic, he has a good appetite, he is active and alert, he passes solid stool now (thank goodness) either everyday or every two days, he is vibrant and colorful, growing quicker than any bearded dragon I've ever had... He doesn't seem to be in bad shape at all, at least for now... I admit, he had gotten more active after I bought the new UVB but not incredibly active, did the improper temps cause this?
I'm sorry, I always find a way to freak out, sometimes over nothing. I just don't think I can bear the thought of him being sick, he's kind of like my emotional support animal I guess... I'm also going to change brands to Reptisun after my current bulb burns out, usually I get 75w... Is that ok? The herp shop I go to has 100w and 150w bulbs as well, which one should I get? How long does improper temps take to negatively affect a beardie's health? What should I do in the meantime? Please help me,
Edit: temps raised to 91-95f on basking spot.
Edit 2: his basking spot is sitting at 100f atm, no longer an issue.
I'm buying a new mesh top asap as mine is a very dense, metal material with small holes that does not let much heat through. I have a Thrive enclosure (I wish I'd know better!) and I've read that blocks out 60% of almost anything you put on top! My local herp shop sells good material mesh so I'm going to use that instead but I'm also at a loss, I'll be upgrading my enclosure to a 75 gallon soonish (around 1.5-3 months from now) so I'll be spending money on something I'll be replacing very soon. And a good mesh costs, like, 35$!
He's had a past with diahhrea, even after being treated for parasites. Did the improper temps cause that? What are other symptoms? He isn't lethargic, he has a good appetite, he is active and alert, he passes solid stool now (thank goodness) either everyday or every two days, he is vibrant and colorful, growing quicker than any bearded dragon I've ever had... He doesn't seem to be in bad shape at all, at least for now... I admit, he had gotten more active after I bought the new UVB but not incredibly active, did the improper temps cause this?
I'm sorry, I always find a way to freak out, sometimes over nothing. I just don't think I can bear the thought of him being sick, he's kind of like my emotional support animal I guess... I'm also going to change brands to Reptisun after my current bulb burns out, usually I get 75w... Is that ok? The herp shop I go to has 100w and 150w bulbs as well, which one should I get? How long does improper temps take to negatively affect a beardie's health? What should I do in the meantime? Please help me,
Edit: temps raised to 91-95f on basking spot.
Edit 2: his basking spot is sitting at 100f atm, no longer an issue.
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