SICK BEARDIE

[diamc]

We're really trying to help, but you need to fill us in on the brand and the % of output of the UVB bulb. I'm going to post some questions because we don't want to leave anything out. Maybe this will be more helpful for you and for us so that we can find out what the setup is like as there are too many unanswered questions that need to be addressed. Please answer them as detailed as you can. Also, how is he doing today?

How old is your dragon?
How long have you had your dragon?
How long is your dragon?
What is the sex of your dragon?
What size enclosure do you have your dragon in?
What type substrate do you have on the bottom of your tank?
Do you use UVB lights?
If so, Is it a coil, compact, fluorescent tube, or Mercury Vapor bulb?
What is the brand name and number of your bulb? Wattage (if MVB)?
How old is your UVB bulb?
How close can your dragon get to the UVB?
Do you use a separate basking bulb? What kind and what is the wattage?
What are the basking temps?
What is the cool side temp?
Do you take the temps with a stick on thermometer, a digital thermometer with a wire and a probe end or a temp gun?
Where exactly are you taking your basking temps?
Do you use a heat rock or heat pad?
What do you feed your dragon? Please be specific.
How often do you feed and what time do you feed (morning, afternoon, night)?
Do you gutload (feed) your crickets, worms, etc?
Do you use vitamin or calcium supplements? What brand(s)? How many days a week do you use each of them?
Is your dragon having regular bowel movements (poops)?
Do you bath your dragon? How often?
Do you mist your dragon or offer water other than in the bath?
Does your dragon share an enclosure with another dragon?
Have you gotten a vet check and fecal done?

 

[Saddlebackmac]

Hi,
Buddy passed away during the night. I went to bed at 11pm and when I awoke, he was gone. I will respond more after I take care of his arrangements. It is a tough thing to go through. I appreciate all the responses and help I got from BD lovers like myself. Thanks so much. Tim

 

[diamc]

Tim, I'm very sorry that he passed away. We all knew that it didn't sound good from your explanations of how he was acting.

Hopefully someday soon, you will decide to get another beardie. When you are ready, please let us know and we can help make sure that everything is perfect. There are a lot of beardies that need a good home and we know you have room in your heart to take one in. When you want to talk further, let us know as we are here for you.

 

[Drache613]

Hello Tim,

I am sorry that you lost Buddy during the night, that is so devastating. Please let us know if you need anything at all.

Tracie