It’s not really green it’s more of a yellow color and it could be because of shedding and how it’s changing it’s colorView attachment 66929View attachment 66930
We got our juvenile right before Christmas and have been doing our best to learn all about how to be the best home for him. I have left him be and kept his home simple for now so he can find his crickets easily. I don’t allow the kids to handle him yet. I mist him twice a day. He has been eating and pooping fine. He started shedding last week and today I noticed his head appears discolored, greenish. Is this part of the shedding process or is he developing algae on his skin or is this something even worse? Any help for this new beardie family is appreciated!!
Probably shed coming on- are you only using the sticking to get temps? If so your basking temps are extremely important - you need to get 2 digital probe thermometers one for basking side you want surface temps take to he probe and place on be to he spot where he sits to bask 10 min then get the temp it should be 105-110- are you using a mvb ? What is in the other dome?View attachment 66929View attachment 66930
We got our juvenile right before Christmas and have been doing our best to learn all about how to be the best home for him. I have left him be and kept his home simple for now so he can find his crickets easily. I don’t allow the kids to handle him yet. I mist him twice a day. He has been eating and pooping fine. He started shedding last week and today I noticed his head appears discolored, greenish. Is this part of the shedding process or is he developing algae on his skin or is this something even worse? Any help for this new beardie family is appreciated!!
One is uva the other uvbProbably shed coming on- are you only using the sticking to get temps? If so your basking temps are extremely important - you need to get 2 digital probe thermometers one for basking side you want surface temps take to he probe and place on be to he spot where he sits to bask 10 min then get the temp it should be 105-110- are you using a mvb ? What is in the other dome?
Can you post the boxes of bulbs your using please-- this is crucial to the overall health and behavior of your dragonOne is uva the other uvb
Can you post the boxes of bulbs your using please-- this is crucial to the overall health and behavior of your dragon
The coil uvb needs to be replaced ASAP -- please get one of these for a 40 + gallon tank a 24" Zoo Med comes w a 5.0 bulb please get a 22" reptisun 10.0 T 5 or a Arcadia pro T 5 12% bulb you can find these on www.pangeareptiles.com look under fixtures and T 5 bulbs- do this ASAP-- at this point your dragon is getting little to no uvb- your basking bulb is good as long as it's keeping temps 105-110 taken w/ a digital probe thermometer-- place the probe on the spot he sits for basking you want surface temps - 10 min then get the temp- the 13 watt bulb is a horrible uvb very inadequate- she will eventually quit eating she needs the uvb to absorb / synthesize her calcium - please post back on here when you get the uvb I will help you get it placed for your tank your screen will determine where the uvb goes
What’s wrong with a coil lamp I have one and t has been approved by pet shops and a popular good reptile center in australaiThe coil uvb needs to be replaced ASAP -- please get one of these for a 40 + gallon tank a 24" Zoo Med comes w a 5.0 bulb please get a 22" reptisun 10.0 T 5 or a Arcadia pro T 5 12% bulb you can find these on www.pangeareptiles.com look under fixtures and T 5 bulbs- do this ASAP-- at this point your dragon is getting little to no uvb- your basking bulb is good as long as it's keeping temps 105-110 taken w/ a digital probe thermometer-- place the probe on the spot he sits for basking you want surface temps - 10 min then get the temp- the 13 watt bulb is a horrible uvb very inadequate- she will eventually quit eating she needs the uvb to absorb / synthesize her calcium - please post back on here when you get the uvb I will help you get it placed for your tank your screen will determine where the uvb goes
What’s wrong with a coil lamp I have one and t has been approved by pet shops and a popular good reptile center in australai
It’s only in a 20 gallon tank for now. They told me that was good enough for 4-6 months. So won’t those bulbs you recommended be too big/strong for that size?The coil uvb needs to be replaced ASAP -- please get one of these for a 40 + gallon tank a 24" Zoo Med comes w a 5.0 bulb please get a 22" reptisun 10.0 T 5 or a Arcadia pro T 5 12% bulb you can find these on www.pangeareptiles.com look under fixtures and T 5 bulbs- do this ASAP-- at this point your dragon is getting little to no uvb- your basking bulb is good as long as it's keeping temps 105-110 taken w/ a digital probe thermometer-- place the probe on the spot he sits for basking you want surface temps - 10 min then get the temp- the 13 watt bulb is a horrible uvb very inadequate- she will eventually quit eating she needs the uvb to absorb / synthesize her calcium - please post back on here when you get the uvb I will help you get it placed for your tank your screen will determine where the uvb goes
Not the 5.0 it's equivalent to a T 8 which is perfect for the 20 gallon the coil is a horrible bulb- please replace the coil - this is crucial to his health- he will quit eating w/ improper uvb- I will help you get it placedIt’s only in a 20 gallon tank for now. They told me that was good enough for 4-6 months. So won’t those bulbs you recommended be too big/strong for that size?
Not the 5.0 it's equivalent to a T 8 which is perfect for the 20 gallon the coil is a horrible bulb- please replace the coil - this is crucial to his health- he will quit eating w/ improper uvb- I will help you get it placed
Tank looks good but please get it off the floor AND what UVB bulb is in there ? Did you leave the 5.0 in there or is it the 10.0 bulb --- this is extremely important for placementView attachment 66966
Here is what I’ve been able to change today. Got the 40gallon, new light and all new interior. Is this better for my little guy?
Try used furniture stores a dresser w/ drawers works great for keeping their stuff in - ok so the screen on the 40 gallon is a wide hole type or a fine mesh like a screen door? Post a pic of it pleaseI did switch for the 10. I will have to buy something to get it off the floor
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