Hi there, just saw this! She gets baths maybe 1-2 times a week but sometimes it doesn’t happen. I’ve been getting more in routine. I am posting pictures of her set up below, and all lights are turned off every night and a heat emitter is turned on (that way it is dark). She has been doing great lately my only concern is her diarrhea which was caused by pinworms. She has been resistant to both medications the vet has put her on, as she still has diharrea. I am going to be getting her into a vet appointment as soon as I move into my new house (it’s a 7 day drive so it will be at least a week and half from now before that can happen) she is also never left unattended and occasionally let her sit in the grass which I would check if the ground is too hot by taking shoes off. I’ve had her since 2016 and she was 3-4 years old when I rescued her so she has been doing pretty well over the years. I believe she had pinworms when we got her, as the vet said they’ve been there for so long based off the amount and that she shows no apparent symptoms that she is in bad health. She will be examined soon and I will keep you updated! This is her new hood and bulb she is using below and her tank set up.She is cute.
You said some stuff in your post that has me concerned.
Can you please post pics of your setup. You mentioned a ceramic hood for the uvb. Are you using mercury vaper bulbs, or coil uvb. You mentioned have the basking lights on at night? (Unless I misunderstood) please don't they need a dark place to sleep.
You said baths daily. That is a bad idea, at minimum your going to dry her skin out, you could also cause a bacterial infection under her scales if she doesn't get fully dry.
You mentioned having her on the blacktop. Please don't or at least take your shoes off if its to hot for your feet you will cook her alive!
Again please post picks of your setup let us help your fine tune it. If you don't have her heat and uvb spot on you will never get her healthy
Yes thank you so much for your concern! I love my beardie and am always looking for ways to improve her life.She looks good and is very pretty to!!
I hope i didn't offend you, but to be honest so many people just dont take the time to do their research and we see so many sick dragons. At the end of the day my primary concern is for their well-being. I would rather apologize to someone than miss something with their dragon. Another thought i try to keep in mind is that anyone that comes here IS trying to make their dragons life better. Ask any question you have, the only stupid question is one not asked
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