Over Exposed to UV

[mccallumpiper]

I am just wondering if anyone knows any of the symptoms related to too much UV exposure? The reason I ask is because I have a Repti-Sun spanning the whole length of my tank and may be a reason she never comes out of her sleeping spot? Just a thought..Thanks for any help!

 

[cashrokxsz]

if the light is 8-12 inches away, the beardie shud b good. they need this light so its weird that its hiding from it. maybe its somehting else. semi-brumation maybe.

 

[mccallumpiper]

Yea it is about 12 inches away besides the basking spot. I am treating her for pinworms so that might be part of it but i didnt know the meds could have such a strong effect.

 

[gulfbrzdawn]

The ReptiSun should actually be 6-8" from your beardie for optimal exposure. How are your temps in basking and coolside?
What are you measuring the temps with? digital thermometer w/probe, stick-on, temp gun?
How old is your beardie? It could be the onset of brumation.

I am thinking it may be the meds she is on. They can be pretty harsh on a beardie.
Are you giving your beardie a probiotic, such non-dairy soy yogurt, to help with her good gut flora? Those meds can really be hard on their little tummies and make them feel poorly.
How is her appetite?

 

[mdtalley22]

Did you have your beardie on a different UV bulb previously. I used a repti-glo when I first got John Casey (I know, I know...I thought I had the right one and corrected it as soon as I realized the Repti-SUN was better! :? ) and when I changed to the Repti-sun he seemed to avoid it for a little bit (I would change its position and he would move out of the way :roll: silly lizard) but he eventually got used to it and doesn't hide from it anymore...

 

[mccallumpiper]

Well the light is 6-8 inches from the basking spot but not the whole tank. The rest of the tank its about 12 inches away. So wait are you saying it needs to be 6-8 inches throughout the whole tank?? I do use probiotics I have baby food and I use acidophiliz. Her appetite is not great at all I syringe feed her a little and thats all she wants. No superworms or anything she just doesn't have the appetite for it yet. I just thought since she really doesnt have anywhere to go besides under the log(which she spends her whole morning unless I move her) that maybe she is being overexposed and hiding idk

Also i forgot to mention her basking is 100-102 and cool side is lower to mid 80s I measure with an acurite from walmart

 

[Drache613]

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