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New Beardie owner - stressed beardie??
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[QUOTE="KarrieRee, post: 2017064, member: 97951"] Please NO coconut substrate and recommend NO loose substrate --- it harbors bacteria -- you can get some textured NON adhesive shelf liner from Walmart or your local home improvement store --- clean w/ vinegar/ water 50/50 -- coconut is no good --- next you need two digital probe thermometers immediately you want surface basking temps of 95-100 or he will not be able to start his digestion process your pet store might have these -- [URL]https://www.petmountain.com/product/zoo-med-digital-thermometer-for-terrariums---[/URL] next I see NO UVB --- this is critical for a dragons health - he needs this to process the calcium hes ingesting and to keep MBD away amongst other illnesses -- including skin -- you also need a digital probe hygrometer for correct humidity readings in the tank -- optimal 40-50% nothing under 20 or over 70% -- [B]but the first and foremost you need those temps in the tank correct and the UVB --[/B] I am going to post 3 UVB's for you that are recommended please pick one your screen on the tank is going to determine where it should be placed -- for a tank you have now it looks like a 40 gallon? these are good for 40 + gallon tanks 24" Zoo Med this will come w/a 5.0 bulb please get this bulb a 22" Reptisun [URL="https://www.petmountain.com/product/zoo-med-reptisun-t5-ho-high-output-terrarium-hood?variant=40651"]Zoo Med ReptiSun T5 HO High Output Terrarium Hood[/URL] this bulb [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.petmountain.com/product/zoo-med-reptisun-t5-ho-100-uvb-high-output-bulbs?variant=40630[/URL] or this one this can be found at Pet Smart you want a 24 watt / 12% bulb [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.petsmart.com/reptile/environmental-control-and-lighting/light-fixtures/arcadia-reptile-prot5-uv-b-kit-65058.html?cgid=500114&fmethod=Browse[/URL] or this one you will need to change the bulb out to the one posted above - you want a 2 ft or 24" [URL unfurl="true"]https://hydrobuilder.com/sunblaster-nanotech-t5-ho-fixture-with-6400k-lamp.html?opts=eyJhdHRyaWJ1dGU5MDEiOiI2NjEwIn0=[/URL] this is imperative he has this -- this and incorrect basking temps and the small tank could all be reasons for the glass surfing and black bearding- the black beard is distress --- please get your tank husbandry fixed - the pellets I would stop feeding and the crickets are ok I recommend dubias roaches - they are a good staple feeder- he should be fed insects 2-3 times per week but he needs fresh salads every day [URL="http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Nutrition.html"]Nutrition Content[/URL] ignore the kale info it is outdated - hes going thru relocation stress which the eating will be off but w/ surface basking temps off and NO UVB I am surprised hes eating at all -- here are some websites to order insects from - the super worms are good for treats - 1-3 every other day but not a staple feeder - horn worms are also good treat worms - they grow fast so order small amounts and feed 1-2 every day they are a good hydrating worm - I would get a 10 gallon aquarium and order like 200 roaches - he can eat large or extra large being he is an adult - large super worms - this website has the best super worms you will need to get meal worm food and feed carrots for hydration [URL="https://flukerfarms.com/crickets-live-feeder-insects/"]Fluker Farms - Order Live Crickets, Mealworms, Superworms[/URL] they have the best super worms I have found so far -- I have been ordering the horn worms from these people they are nice worms -- you can get the hygrometer and the roaches from here [URL="http://www.dubiaroaches.com"]www.dubiaroaches.com[/URL] -- they have great roaches -- he should have the roaches dusted w/ calcium D3 once per week and calcium w/ out D3 no phosphorus 2 times per week -- has he ever had a UVB? What is in the silver dome? I would look at upgrading the tank as soon as you can -- we can help w/ what as well -- please let me know if you need more help others on here can help as well -- but please get the tank w/ the temps up to par and the UVB [/QUOTE]
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