NEW 3 WEEK BABIES DYING HELP

[krolmariusz]

hello everyone,

so i just bought my first two baby bearded dragons yesterday. my tank was all set up before i got them.
so driving home an hour from the expo, the little guys were in a to-go clear cup. they are 3 weeks old. and the seller didnt put a hole in the cup, so i did myself. their mouths were open about 40 mins into the drive and looked like they were collapsing. when i got home i put them under the basking spot and let the uvb do its thang. after a couple mins they got better and started to jump around. i have a digital thermometer, and it reads around 95 on the basking spot. the temp at night is about 70-75. when i woke up this morning the smaller of the two was cold! (my lights are on a timer, 7am - 7pm) so i put both of them under the heat and they looked/got better. they were able to pick themselves up. they wont eat, i gave them a small cricket and they didnt even look at it.

WHAT DO I DO!?! (should i get CHE for night time?!)

 

[snazzyglasses]

Basking temps need to be around 110*F for babies, that could be part of it? Good luck with your little guys! <3

 

[AHBD]

Hi there....unless it was extremely hot in the car [ or you left them in it when you stopped ? ] then they would have been fine on the ride home. The night tepmps. are FINE at 70-75 for a baby. They really are. Some babies don't eat at first because of re-location stress. Give them some time ! By the way, what is your tank set up like ? What type + brand of lights, etc ? Can you post a picture ?

 

[krolmariusz]

Phew!!!!!!! .

My enclosure is 4x2x2 made of melamine. I have a household bulb of 65 Watts. Plexi glass front. Uvb is temporary because im waiting for my purchase from ebay. I bought this Uvb from Petsmart. Don't worry its not a reptiglo. My decorations and interior is not yet complete. I do have a tile under the basking spot, which is raised up a couple inches.

 

[krolmariusz]

the names are Michelangelo and Kal'el, just so its easier to distinguish.

okay so Michelangelo is slightly bigger, prolly older, and fatter..
Kal'el is smaller, prolly more like 3 weeks, and thinner...

i hand fed Michelangelo 4 baby crickets, Kal'el wont even budge. he was somewhat interested becuase he kind followed one with his head, but never chased.. he still has not eaten. im worried, what should i do?!