A little concerned, for my baby

[BeardieLover<3]

Now, Sadie i know you told me to change the lighting in the tank but my parents refuse and say its fine. But im starting to get concerned, my beardie closes her one eye constantly and i rarely see it open. Its not just when she's basking either its all the time. I will attach a pic and it, to me it looks normal but i dont know. She is shedding right now so maybe thats why? BUt any advice form anyone would be great

 

[BeardieLover<3]

Its not visibe in the pic but under her eye is a little purple to

 

[HoomanSlave]

Try to explain to your parents that the proper lighting setup is essential. You could try making a presentation about the effects of MBD and how poor lighting can cause beardies to develop it. Include evidence-statistics showing the differences in UVB output from different lights, advice from vets, articles written by professional keepers, beardie care videos, etc.

 

[BeardieLover<3]

Ok, ill do that! Do you think i could wait until march? Thats when my bday is so maybe i could ask for one lol?

 

[HoomanSlave]

Probably not, there might be negative side effects by March. You could suggest doing chores to pay them back for the lighting setup, or you could ask for it now as an early birthday gift.

 

[BeardieLover<3]

They kinda gave me a phone as an early bday gift, and im already doing chores to pay off food costs, ok so what lighting would you recommend?? Can you possibly post links and overall costs?

 

[HoomanSlave]

Fixture:
https://www.amazon.com/Sunblaster-9...N78KWNGDAMN&psc=1&refRID=CEC02128RN78KWNGDAMN is a good one, but expensive.

https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/zoo-med-reptisun-t5-ho-terrarium-hood.html can also be used.

Walmart's website has some T5 light fixtures, but you may need to add tin foil so that it will reflect light. There are a lot of different sizes and options available.

Arcadia 12% bulb: https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/arcadia-12-uvb-t5-reptile-bulb.html

Reptisun: https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-26061-Reptisun-Fluorescent/dp/B00AQU8HAO This one is on sale right now, so now is a good time to ask for it.

 

[BeardieLover<3]

So say i can get https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-26061-Reptisun-Fluorescent/dp/B00AQU8HAO this and https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/zoo-med-reptisun-t5-ho-terrarium-hood.html this. And the bulb would fit in it?

 

[BeardieLover<3]

And it would come out to about 62.62?

 

[HoomanSlave]

So say i can get https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-26061-Reptisun-Fluorescent/dp/B00AQU8HAO this and https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/zoo-med-reptisun-t5-ho-terrarium-hood.html this. And the bulb would fit in it?

Make sure to select the 24" light fixture (fixtures are usually 2" longer than the bulb they require). The Reptisun would fit perfectly in the 24". It adds up to about $65, not including any shipping fees you may need to pay.

 

[BeardieLover<3]

https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/zoo-med-reptisun-t5-ho-terrarium-hood.html this one comes with a bulb tho right? So i wouldnt have to buy a bulb

 

[BeardieLover<3]

Also it says the bulb is 22 inches

 

[HoomanSlave]

It does come with the bulb, I didn't see that part of the package. It's a pretty good deal for $50 (+$7 shipping).

 

[BeardieLover<3]

Yes, but its a 5.0 UVB? Is that enough UVB

 

[BeardieLover<3]

Also its not in stock, gosh im having a hard time with this?

 

[BeardieLover<3]

Ok, just bought a reptisun 10.0 bulb you recommened, and the https://www.amazon.com/Sunblaster-9...N78KWNGDAMN&psc=1&refRID=CEC02128RN78KWNGDAMN , should be here by like the 22 or 27 of janurary