Weight Loss

[ChrisKim1010047]

Hello everyone,
I've been keeping track of my Beardie's weight for the past few days, and noticed he's been gaining and losing weight. I haven't been perfectly consistent but here's what I have logged.

Toothless, April 9th, 2020
382 grams

Toothless, April 10th, 2020
387 grams

Toothless, April 11th, 2020
387 grams (after poop)

Toothless, April 12th, 2020
386 grams (after poop)

Toothless, April 13th, 2020
386 grams

Toothless, April 14th, 2020
386 grams

Toothless, April 15th, 2020
386 grams

Toothless, April 16th, 2020
386 grams

Toothless, April 17th, 2020
386 grams

Toothless, April 20th, 2020
394 grams

Toothless, April 21st, 2020
393 grams (after poop)

Toothless, April 22nd, 2020
394 grams

Toothless, April 25th, 2020
391 grams

Toothless, April 26th, 2020
388 grams

Is this significant enough to be worried or is it trending stable and he should be fine?
He is very active, and runs around the cage and my room a lot. Please let me know what you all think.

Setup:
50 gallon
Reptisun T5 5.0 UVB strip, mounted 8 inches away from basking spot
105-110°F Basking spot
Humidity 30-40%

Other info.
He is 16 in long with a tail nip
About 8 months old
Eats superworms, dubias, waxworms, and mealworms
Has slowed down eating for the past few months (see my previous 2 posts for more info)

 

[KarrieRee]

It doesnt look like a significant amount of weight lost -- I would how ever move the UVB
Reptisun T5 5.0 UVB strip, mounted 8 inches away from basking spot this is too close for inside the tank --- distance should be 12-15 for that bulb inside the tank
Karrie

 

[Claudiusx]

Hi there, I responded to your Pm

That is perfectly acceptable weight fluctuations, and it is actually trending up, not down. So I wouldn't worry about it

And no, you want to keep your UVB bulb the distance it is right now at 8 inches.
12 inches is only for the T5 10.0 bulb.

-Brandon

 

[Claudiusx]

Moved by Moderator from General to Health

 

[MrSpectrum]

Those slight differences could be the result of a decent meal, or a decent poop (take your pick). :lol:

Monitoring weight weekly is probably good enough while he's growing, and monthly once his adult weight levels out.