There is no reflector on your UVB? I would recommend getting a reflector on it or a fixture w/ a reflector --- the UVB would need to be directly over him w/ no reflector and approx 4-6 inches away to be effective -- w/a reflector its going to maximize the effectiveness of the rays --- my guess is this one of the reasons he is not eating -- along w/ the medication as well
Karrie
Hi karrie, there is a reflector it's just very bright on the photo that you can't see it. If I put it on the ceiling it will be too far from him, any suggestions on what to do ??
The uv is now 12 inches from his basking spot. I have his viv night temp at 21 c.. He still hasn't vomited and hasn't been mouth breathing today, he spent some time under the basking area and moved away. Bath time tomorrow and will try a slurry for him. Not sure about the emeraid ic for feeding, antibiotics injection aswell tomorrow.. I hope he gets some rest tonight.
Ok it looks good - hopefully some improvements - what is this--- Not sure about the emeraid ic for feeding? I dont know what that is -- Tracie or AHBD need to weigh in on that--
Karrie
I tried him with gut loaded live food but no interest whatsoever. He had some slurry a couple of hours ago with calcium, and he drank water from the feeding syringe. I'll make him another slurry tomorrow and see if he takes it, might try some leafy veg now he's not being sick, I was afraid he would choke on the leaves and veg.
Matthew
The lighting looks better. It is directly overhead now? Are you putting a reflective fixture
around it also, to direct the light downward toward him more?
How did he like his slurry you made him? I hope he is feeling better. Be sure to keep
him a little warmer overnight to help boost his system.
Hi,
There is a reflector behind the uv, and it is directly over him now. He liked his slurry, I just dripped onto his tongue and he took most of it which is a good sign. Another antibiotic injection today and I've disposed of the metacam, no sickness at all since Friday. He looked comfy lastnight and I kept his viv warmer for him.