Is he deformed?

[Parkersfinest]

No that's the only one I've got,, the bulbs 50 watt it seems a nice temp in there and the uv lamp I had was a rep one I've replaced it anyway but he always seems to hide under his logs do you think I should put them flat so he can't sit under them?

 

[diamc]

Hope you can get a Repti-SUN 10.0 strip fluorescent tube asap. As mentioned, the UVB needs to be alongside the basking bulb so he can get the benefit of both bulbs at the same time. In the basking area, it's important to place the tube UVB within 6 to 8" of him so he can get the full benefit of it especially since he has MBD.

Unfortunately, the round gauge (dial) thermometers can be off as much as 20 degrees so since he is hiding under his logs, he could actually be too hot and is hiding to avoid the heat. What reading are you getting on the side where the dial thermometer is now?

The only 2 ways to get accurate readings are with either an infrared temp gun or a digital thermometer with a long wire & probe end. It's very important to get the correct readings. If you need links or pictures of a temp gun or probe thermometer, let us know.

If you look on the tube UVB, the brand and output % should be stamped right on the side of the bulb. Could you look at that and let us know what it says?

 

[Parkersfinest]

This is the new lamp it's the same as the old one so think he's getting enough uv,, do you think the uv and heat lamp are low enough?

 

[diamc]

Unfortunately, the Repti-GLO that you've been using isn't as good as a Repti-SUN. I would recommend changing the UVB light from the Reptiglo 10 tube bulb to the Reptisun 10 tube bulb for a better UVB emission.
The Reptiglo 10 tube bulb has been known to cause eye issues or contribute to lethargic behavior. They do not emit very good UVB wavelengths & some have been harmful rays. The wavelengths are not conducive to D3 synthesis. Do you think you'd be able to exchange it?

The UVB and basking bulb should be closer to each other so he can get the benefit of both bulbs at the same time. Where he is right now, it looks like the UVB is too far away and that he is avoiding the basking spot. Would be a good idea to get a temperature gun or digital probe thermometer so you know what the true basking spot it. Does he bask much at all night under the heat bulb?

Here's a picture to help you get the idea of them being able to get the benefit of UVB and basking bulb together. You can see where the probe end of the thermometer is, the owner is testing the basking SURFACE temp which is very important. The beardie in this picture can get within 6 to 8" of the UVB while in the basking spot and can also move further away from it by going lower on the log. Also best to have the UVB mounted so that the light is over your beardies head while in the basking spot so that he doesn't have to stare into the UVB bulb. Hope this helps clarify a little.