Please tell us what your using for uvb No coils pleaseHello. Iggy Pop is not doing well. He is about 3 1/2 years old and is struggling moving his arms/legs and cannot move from one side of his cage to the other. We called several vets and were told that the next available appointment would be 1-2 MONTHS away! I have to say we may not be the best owners for him (my son is no longer interested) but I hate to see the little guy suffer. So I'm asking for help. Is there anyone that would be willing to start a conversation to help me help Iggy Pop? I have several pictures but don't want to take up a lot of space. I'm disparate..... Let me know. Thanks.
Hello and thank you for responding. It's probably best to attach a few pics as words may not say it all. He has very little movement in his front legs, the back quiver when he tries to move. But basically 2 UVB lamps, 1 ceramic heat lamp, 1 basking lamp. He is in a 40 gallon tank w/ sand, a floor tile, a hammock, a house. Screen on top of tank for the lights. Temp around low 80's to mid 90's. His diet is mostly superworms (daily), Dubia roaches (he doesn't care for them), veggie mixture of yellow, orange peppers, various greens (hopefully you can tell from the pic as I don't know exactly what they are, wife prepares the mix). Calcium is about once or twice a week on the worms or roaches (he knows when calcium is on them and doesn't eat them). We were originally told not to have water in his cage but now we hear that we should??? Unfortunately, he gets no exercise, really don't know how to do that and his house really doesn't look big enough for him but it was the biggest I could find. We really don't have room for a large enclosure and since my son is not interested in him anymore, he is largely ignored. So I'm trying to take over the care of him but have no idea how. I don't know if trying warm shallow water in a bath tub could help him exercise and I also read in this forum that tart cherry juice can help with gout?? Hopefully, this is enough info to start with. Please look at the pictures and let me know what you think. Thank you so much!!!Show us pics of everything, the dragon, lights and enclosure if possible. The more info we have the better we can help.
How long have you noticed him not be able to move? What does his diet consist of? How often does he get calcium?
Sorry, his issue has been on and off for 2 or 3 months.Hello and thank you for responding. It's probably best to attach a few pics as words may not say it all. He has very little movement in his front legs, the back quiver when he tries to move. But basically 2 UVB lamps, 1 ceramic heat lamp, 1 basking lamp. He is in a 40 gallon tank w/ sand, a floor tile, a hammock, a house. Screen on top of tank for the lights. Temp around low 80's to mid 90's. His diet is mostly superworms (daily), Dubia roaches (he doesn't care for them), veggie mixture of yellow, orange peppers, various greens (hopefully you can tell from the pic as I don't know exactly what they are, wife prepares the mix). Calcium is about once or twice a week on the worms or roaches (he knows when calcium is on them and doesn't eat them). We were originally told not to have water in his cage but now we hear that we should??? Unfortunately, he gets no exercise, really don't know how to do that and his house really doesn't look big enough for him but it was the biggest I could find. We really don't have room for a large enclosure and since my son is not interested in him anymore, he is largely ignored. So I'm trying to take over the care of him but have no idea how. I don't know if trying warm shallow water in a bath tub could help him exercise and I also read in this forum that tart cherry juice can help with gout?? Hopefully, this is enough info to start with. Please look at the pictures and let me know what you think. Thank you so much!!!
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First thing get rid of the coil UVB you need one of these ASAPSorry, his issue has been on and off for 2 or 3 months.
Hello All! Thanks again for the info! I have the Arcadia 12% T5 kit on order w/ an extra bulb. Hopefully, will pick it up tomorrow. I've read that tart cherry juice may help?? If so, should be a diluted mix of the juice or what percent is acceptable and how do you administer it? Also, would a shallow, slightly warm water bath in a bath tub help him exercise? Like I said, my son doesn't take care of him so he gets no exercise. How does a beardie get excercise anyway? Will increase the calcium on the bugs, don't know how to make him eat them though. Any other suggestions??? Let me know. Thanks!Hello,
As suggested, definitely try to change & upgrade your UVB lighting to a tube bulb, if possible. He is most likely
developing metabolic bone disease which is very common. He isn't able to absorb calcium or nutrients very well
since the UVB wavelength isn't producing adequate UVB. As Karrie suggested, theT5 tube bulbs from either
Reptisun or Arcadia are great.
Can he walk or support himself on all fours or not very well?
We normally recommend not having a water dish in the tank especially if they aren't able to move real well at the
risk of drowning.
Where are you placing the digital probe for temperature readings?
You can use the calcium powder several times per week. If he isn't eating real well you can make a nutritional slurry
for him to make sure he is getting adequate food intake.
Tracie
Swimming in like a sink where he has his legs able to move or put him on the floor in a room that is beardie proof - no other pets no stuff on the floor you dont want him to eat and nothing he can get under that you cant get him out - please post back on here when you get the UVB so we can help you get it placed for your tank they have certain distance and placement and your screen is going to determine thatHello All! Thanks again for the info! I have the Arcadia 12% T5 kit on order w/ an extra bulb. Hopefully, will pick it up tomorrow. I've read that tart cherry juice may help?? If so, should be a diluted mix of the juice or what percent is acceptable and how do you administer it? Also, would a shallow, slightly warm water bath in a bath tub help him exercise? Like I said, my son doesn't take care of him so he gets no exercise. How does a beardie get excercise anyway? Will increase the calcium on the bugs, don't know how to make him eat them though. Any other suggestions??? Let me know. Thanks!
OK, got the Arcadia UVB light. I put it on top of his cage. It's about 15-16 inches above the surface. I also have the ceramic heater and the basking lamp on top of his cage. The temp is only around 85-90 degrees. We remove his house during the day and he just crawls to the other side where his hammock is and lays underneath it. His front arms are behind him. Today, he wouldn't eat a single worm or any of his salad. I put his house back in (I feel he needs something to sleep in at night). He crawled into it and just closed his eyes. Very worried.Hello,
How are things going for him today?
You can mix the juice with water to a one part juice & 2 or 3 parts water. Just enough to keep it from having too much sugar in it. You can
give a bath a few times weekly for exercise in a plastic bin also. Just be sure the water isn't too deep but enough to where he can move his
legs around. Always keep your hand in there so that he feels safe. Let us know how he is doing.
Tracie
please post a pic of your screen - please get his temps raised to 95-100 for basking surface temps - please post a pic of the tankOK, got the Arcadia UVB light. I put it on top of his cage. It's about 15-16 inches above the surface. I also have the ceramic heater and the basking lamp on top of his cage. The temp is only around 85-90 degrees. We remove his house during the day and he just crawls to the other side where his hammock is and lays underneath it. His front arms are behind him. Today, he wouldn't eat a single worm or any of his salad. I put his house back in (I feel he needs something to sleep in at night). He crawled into it and just closed his eyes. Very worried.
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