AHBD":2gid6f60 said:O.K., it may have started back from when she was at the store and is just now showing up. She needs to get close to the UVB bulb, so you'll be on the right track by getting her fixture rigged inside. It might be best to take the platform out for a while too so she doesn't fall from it. That might not hurt [ but it might ] but it would be frightening to her being so disoriented. So the lower you can rig the fixture in the tank for now the better.
It's good that she's drinking for you, hopefully she'll start doing better once you make a few adjustments....it's very sweet that you decided to keep her try + get her better.
CooperDragon":wr82kmpf said:I commented on the other thread but will continue here to consolidate. I want to double check about the UVB, is there any plastic covering over the bulb? The screen will block some of the output but it shouldn't be too bad in a small enclosure. I agree with taking the basking rock out for now so she doesn't fall. Climbing may be more difficult than usual. I'd try moving the habba hut over to the basking spot and maybe putting a stick or something similar along it to act as a gradual ramp to make it easier to get up there. If you can mount the UVB inside the tank or remove the screen top and mount it at an angle across the basking area that may help optimize UVB output for now. Keep up with the hydration and the baby food as much as she'll tolerate. If you can keep her hydrated and provide proper temperatures and good UVB exposure that may be the best bet for now.
CooperDragon":ahfi8mkc said:As AHBD said, it likely started before you got her and it's not your fault. I know that's of little comfort right now though. Do the best you can to give her love and good care. We'll be here to help as much as we can. With some luck thrown in she'll recover and thrive. They're tough and I've seen them bounce back from worse situations.
Drache613":1oswf9o8 said:Hello,
That is wonderful you decided to keep her. She will be better off with you, since she definitely didn't have the proper care at the pet store. Hopefully you have caught it in time.
I think once you get the UVB source closer to her she will start improving much more rapidly for you.
The baby food feedings should help her out a lot, too. You could consider getting her some liquid calcium also to help increase absorption rates of the calcium, too.
She is a tiny one, so she should be able to pull through relatively quickly.
Tracie
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