Unusual behaviour

[Sherbert]

My beardie is about 10 years old, im not the orig owner but ive had him for 6-7 and im guessing he was about 4 when i got him. Latelyhes been going to bed earlier and earlier, usually hed be lights out at 10PM, and then hed go to sleep. But every week hes been going to sleep arlier and earlier, and now hes sleeping before 5PM. Also hes sleeping all sprawled out, like a starfish, and he sleeps with the tops of his paws facing down. I wish i could post a pic but i cant. Anyways, i dont feel as if its brumation, but im wondering if maybe hes close to expiring? Id rather that wasnt the case but he is quite old and was neglected for a great portion of his life. Despite all that, he is very healthy ATM. Anyways just want to know what someone else thinks. Thanks for reading

-Jake

 

[kio]

Hi, Jake if you could answer these questions I might be able to help,

Length (Tip of the nose to the tail):
Weight:
Diet
Vivarium space:
UVB Lights:
Thanks
-Abi

 

[Sherbert]

Hi, Jake if you could answer these questions I might be able to help,

Length (Tip of the nose to the tail):
Weight:
Diet
Vivarium space:
UVB Lights:
Thanks
-Abi

Length: about 17-18"
Weight:
Diet: Dusted crickets x12 per day, if i run out he gets superworms, fresh greens every day, and one large hornworm per week.
Viv space: 36x18x18 and he has lots of running room, and he loves to climb. Hes quite active when he is awake, constantly running around.
UVB: he has a large UVB tube, i cant remember for the love of the the brand or wattage, but i do know it is the proper setup. It is only 2-3 months old (the bulb). I have never replaces the light fixture so maybe i should do that.

 

[Gymgirlx]

I would check the UVB brand. Reptisun 10.0 or Arcadia 12% are the best.

 

[Sherbert]

I would check the UVB brand. Reptisun 10.0 or Arcadia 12% are the best.

Its repti sun 10

 

[Sherbert]

I would check the UVB brand. Reptisun 10.0 or Arcadia 12% are the best.

Its repti sun 10

Also i heard with Arcadia, the whole fixture would need to be upgraded in order for it to work properly, is that true? I also heard one Arcadia bulb is like 75$

 

[kio]

So your beardie is eating good. Maybe he is exhausted from running around, how many times do you let him run around every day? Do you bathe him every day or every other day?

 

[Sherbert]

So your beardie is eating good. Maybe he is exhausted from running around, how many times do you let him run around every day? Do you bathe him every day or every other day?

Im currently recovering from a bone graft and cant get my arm wet so i dont bathe him as often, usually once a week. But usually every few days. And is it possible he just tires himself out from being so active? Im probably just over reacting but he just seems, off.

 

[Sherbert]

And he eats great, if i dont feed him by noon he waits in front of his food dish until i do hahaha