Stress lines/circles

[Enyalius11]

Hey everyone,

i need some advice on this little beardie the mrs and i purchased about a month ago. i'll provide the details first

8in beardie (4-5in snout to vent)
20gal enclosure, reptisun 10.0, 100-105 basking spot, 75-80 cool side, fed twice a day crickets and mealworms, dusted as well as salad (collard greens and yellow squash).

so the little guy was doing great initially but now i've noticed the dark stress marks on a consistent basis. they go away when he's out with us and exploring/playing but they come back whenever he goes back in. the only thing i can think of is the desert wallpaper we put up on three sides of his viv. is he readusting to the change of scenery? i wanted something there b/c the glass caused a reflection and the little guy kept clawing away at the glass. Lastly, do stress marks always mean a nervous response or could it just be an interest in something new? he still eats regularly and likes to crawl all over when he's outside. inside, however he just stays on top of pride rock

 

[destiny1998]

Hi. Is the uvb a coil/compact or tube? How are you taking the temps? How far away is he from the lights? Don't feed meal worms. They are hard for him to digest. Don't feed super worms until he's 16 inches. Good worms are Phoenix/repti worms, horn worms, butter worms and silk.

 

[Enyalius11]

its a tube, he is about 10 inches give or take from the bulb. i use a digital thermometer. thanks for the input. are all worms save for supers ok to leave in the cage with the little guy? i know that crickets can injure beardies and if all of those choices won't bite him then i'll start ordering those online.

 

[destiny1998]

Yes worms can be left in. He needs to be 6 to 8 inches of the uvb light. Make sure there is nothing between him and the light like a screen.

 

[ItzFeeZyHD]

My beardie has the same exact markings on her belly too, I thought they just appeared when she turned dark to soak up the UVB and Heat better. I guess not...