Please get rid of the coil uvb - they are no good and PetSmart is right they do not specialize in dragons- you need to get this asap- go look for this uvb Arcadia pro T 5 w/ the 24 watt 12% bulb--this will be a 24" fixture they carry them - you need 2 digital probe thermometers zoo med they carry them you need actual surface basking temps-- 105-110 -- when you get the uvb it needs to go inside the tank or pull the screen towards the front and have it so it's unobstructed - place a piece if basking decor directly under it 12-15 inches- we're gonna start there and see if this gets him to bounce back- please offer him water on his nose or eye dropper he needs to stay hydrated-I got him from pet smart about 8 days ago and he was thriving for about 5 days he was eating well and super active. But the last few days he has became super lethargic and his face looks wrinkly and sunken in and he is no longer interested in crickets, I started feeding him meal worms and he was eating a few of those for the last couple days but todays he’s rejecting food all together.
I called pet smart because they seem to have a vet hospital in the store but they are refusing to see my beardie because they don’t “specialize” in reptiles and offered to replace my baby beardie for a “healthy” one. Within the last week my family has become super attached to our baby beardie and what would they to do him if I were to send him back? I don’t want to give up on him. I thought I was doing the proper research and doing things the right way but I honestly think that I’m misinformed. This was a pet I got for my 5 year old (I take care of him tho) and I know he will be completely be heart broken if something happens to him.
Please help me! Below I posted picture of the tanks and lights that I use. The first pic is the uvb light and the last light is the basking light (the tank temps near the basking light is 104 degrees, 25 humidity and the tank is 80 degrees, 45 humidity).
Thank you so much!!! I’m heading to the pet store right now to pick this up. Is the picture below the correct one? This seems to be one of the only ones in stock at the store today. Also, how do I get the basking temps higher should I buy a new bulb? I do have the decor directly under the basking light. I offered him water last night and will do so today.Please get rid of the coil uvb - they are no good and PetSmart is right they do not specialize in dragons- you need to get this asap- go look for this uvb Arcadia pro T 5 w/ the 24 watt 12% bulb--this will be a 24" fixture they carry them - you need 2 digital probe thermometers zoo med they carry them you need actual surface basking temps-- 105-110 -- when you get the uvb it needs to go inside the tank or pull the screen towards the front and have it so it's unobstructed - place a piece if basking decor directly under it 12-15 inches- we're gonna start there and see if this gets him to bounce back- please offer him water on his nose or eye dropper he needs to stay hydrated-
You want the fixture as well posting what you need Arcadia Reptile ProT5 UV-B Kit | reptile Light Fixtures | PetSmartThank you so much!!! I’m heading to the pet store right now to pick this up. Is the picture below the correct one? This seems to be one of the only ones in stock at the store today. Also, how do I get the basking temps higher should I buy a new bulb? I do have the decor directly under the basking light. I offered him water last night and will do so today.
Yes this is important. I've owned a lot of different pets but never one that won't drink from a bowl of water when it's thirsty as is true for many Bearded Dragons. There is a lot of great info in that link that can help make sure your baby gets the water it needs.For hydration, here’s more info on various ways to help keep your beardie hydrated:
How Do I Keep My Bearded Dragon Hydrated? | Bearded Dragon Care Q&A
The best way to hydrate your bearded dragon depends significantly on your beardie's personality and preferred habits. For example, some bearded dragons have no problem drinking straight from a water dish in their enclosure. However, many bearded dragons ignore their water dish, likely because...www.beardeddragon.org
After visiting a few stores I was able to get my hands on the Arcadia pro T 5 w/ the 24 watt 12% bulb, I placed it between the screen on the tank a few hours ago. I ordered the zoo med thermometer but it won’t be here until Wednesday, In the meantime I do have a thermometer in the tank and the basking area is now reading 108 degrees. I posted some pictures below of how I have it set up now, please let me know if I’m doing this right.You want the fixture as well posting what you need Arcadia Reptile ProT5 UV-B Kit | reptile Light Fixtures | PetSmart
I am hoping they have that one in stock if they dont I am gonna post back up so you may haft to order it on line -- --- - you need the zoo med digital probe thermometers or similar to it has to have a probe on it for actual surface basking temps- that is going to tell you what wattage of a bulb you need --- start w/ a 100 watt and go from there -
Zoo Med ReptiSun T5 HO High Output Terrarium Hood this comes w/ a 5.0 bulb you will need this bulb 22" Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 UVB T5 HO High Output Fluorescent Bulb
or this fixture you will need to change the bulb out to the one posted above
24" or 2 ft fixture https://hydrobuilder.com/sunblaster...mp.html?opts=eyJhdHRyaWJ1dGU5MDEiOiI2NjEwIn0=
In the meantime shut the coil off --- its not doing him any good
Of course! This is what he pretty much looks like all day.Yes this is important. I've owned a lot of different pets but never one that won't drink from a bowl of water when it's thirsty as is true for many Bearded Dragons. There is a lot of great info in that link that can help make sure your baby gets the water it needs.
That's great that you got some water in him. If he doesn't drink in the bath i'd stop those for now. Did you notice if he pooped after the eating stopped? Dehydration and mealworms could make him prone to impaction.Of course! This is what he pretty much looks like all day.
He barley moves from that spot. We have given him water with an eye dropper which seems to be the only way he will drink water for now, we do have a bowl of water in the tank but I’ve never actually seen him drink from it. I’ve tried feeding him multiple times today but he’s refusing to eat, I have even tried hand feeding him and still no luck, I’m hoping with the new ubv light he will finally eat tomorrow.
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