Sleeping ALL the time???

[dunphero]

Hi, I have the the same problem with our Ozzy, although he does eat as normal he sleeps most of the time.Also his poo seems normal. ????

 

[crickest]

Sorry to hear about Ozzy -

What kind of UVB bulb are you using?
What are his basking temps, cool side temps?
Is he pooing regularly?

If these questions don't help identify the issue, you'll need to provide more information, but lets start with these. :study:

 

[dunphero]

Hi sorry for late reply, the temps are 95(bask) to 83 (cool end). I am using a 18-30 watt 10uvb light (from ebay not really a make I recognise???). His poo seems normal about once a day. Cheers Rob.

 

[Buggsy]

That could be your problem. Generic brands of UVB can be just as he=armful as the known offenders. Symptoms of a bad UVB include lethargy and loss of appitite. I would change the bulb to a repti-SUN, and switch off that one straight away. He can go without UVB for up to two weeks until you can get it replaced. No UVB is better than bad UVB.

Hope this helps

Buggsy

 

[n00bness]

I switched from having multiple lamps to a Zilla hood and I've seen great improvement in my Jaeger, he's back to his energetic self and can out eat an alligator. Thanks to the tips here I know now not to use the crappy uvb lights that came with the tank.

 

[dunphero]

Thanks for the tips, Ive turned the uvb lamp off and will replace it with a repti sun asap. Cheers again Ill post the result if it works.

 

[dunphero]

Hi again, just looked for new uvb on the net and found a Exo Terra Repti glo,30 watt 10uvb does anyong know if this one is any good. The other on I found was a ZOO MED Reptisun but its double the price of the first. Cheers Rob.

 

[spurlee01]

I've heard of a lot of people who have trouble with the repti glo 10.0. Do a search through the website if you'd like. I wish someone would start a post so the info could be compiled. Are you in the US? http://www.petmountain.com has the best price I've found on the repti sun 10.0.
Sara

 

[dunphero]

Im in the UK, Ive looked at other post and decided to get the repti sun. Cheapest I could find on the net £32, Ill try local pet shops tomorrow and if their close to that Ill buy it off the shelf. Hope it does the trick Cheers.

 

[spurlee01]

Since you're in the UK you might want to look for the Arcadia 12% bulb. I've heard it tested better than the reptisun and is cheaper for you all.
Sara

 

[dunphero]

Hi, Sara and thanks. Found info on the Arcadia and its all good, also cheaper. Ill try and get one tomorrow. Let you know if Ozzy responda. thanks again.

 

[spurlee01]

Not a problem, glad to help!
Sara

 

[Buggsy]

I am in the UK, and got my arcadia from livefoods.co.uk, very cheap!

 

[dunphero]

Hi, bought an Arcadia tube (3ft 12%) for £26 from Leeks. fitted it about a week ago and Ozzy has shown a vast improvement alread. He is awake for most of the day now and is more active (though still seems a bit lethargic to me, he may just be lazey?) Anyway not worried about him now, he eats loads of greens, worms and crickets. We have him out a couple of hours a day so hopefully he'l pick up a bit more. Thanks Rob.