Unreasonable stress marks on juvenile dragon

[Dylanjk819]

Ok good so has the new UVB come and in? I am sorry I post so many post about lighting I have a hard time keeping up :lol: or have you just shut the coil off?
Karrie

I haven't ordered it yet and no the coil is on and he is basking right under it

 

[KarrieRee]

ok well I suggest you get it ordered before you start having other issues w/ it - they will start showing up --- the longer you wait the more damage is being done- as of this time hes not getting UVB-- they are not equipped to handle tanks bigger than 40 and even then I would not trust them in a smaller one
here is some info on UVB's
Which UVB light should I use?
The best UVB light is a ReptiSun 10.0 fluorescent tube HO (Or Arcardia 12% in the UK). Compact or coil bulbs do not emit the proper amount of UVB light for a bearded dragon, and should not be used. Other brands, such as the Zilla Desert Series and ReptiGlo have been known to cause eye problems and other health issues with bearded dragons, and should be avoided. The reason that some UVB lights (Zilla, ReptiGlo, coils/compacts, ect.) are considered dangerous is because the wavelength of UVB that they emit is shorter and more intense than the wavelength of the "safe" lights (ReptiSun, Arcadia). UVB lights should be replaced every 6 months. The T5’s are a strong bulb and only need to be replaced once a year – the T 8 every 6 months--- where as the T 8 are not as strong—they need to be placed inside the tank the T 5 10.0 bulb approx 12-15 inches from basking spot – the T 8 approx 8-10 inches from basking spot—the cover needs to be off the bulb for full effect of the UVB rays--

Karrie