What did you put in? You should notice a difference right away w / temps and the correct UVB-- what are you placing in now? If you need help w/ the UVB let me know please
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New Baby Beardie very lethargic. Help
- Thread starter SunnyRay
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We have this set up and she’s acting more active and eating and moving about
I was going to set up the probe thermometer
She just ate a lot
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please take the probe set it on the top shelf under the light-- 10 min or so it does not need to stay there you can use two sided tape and tape the reader to the side of the tank wrap the wire around the reader when not in use it will also give ambient temps --- now you want to unobstruct that UVB you can use wire hangers to hang it in the tank 12-15 inches directly above the basking decor piece or take the screen off anyway she will go to the light she needs --
Hi we got the probe this is the tank this morning
Is it too hot perhaps or too close to the lamp ?
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Yes its too hot what is the wattage of the bulb? Hes sitting down to the temp hes comfortable so get the temp where hes sitting -- did you get the UVB unobstructed?
This is her today how does this look
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Why is the uvb obstructed please
Thank you and I’m sorry I don’t know what you mean
It needs to not be blocked by the screen -- fine screens block approx 30% of the UVB rays -- get some long plastic zip ties or picture wire hangers and hang inside the tank -- get a piece of basking decor directly under it 12-15 inches
OK, that makes sense. Thank you. Are you saying she needs a basking area under the heat and then a separate one under the UVB that makes sense
If possible get the two as close together as you can -- if not she will go to the light she needs -- what was the wattage of the bulb you are using now and did you get the temp where she was sitting on the rock?
Yes 100w and the temp was 100
We lowered her basking hang out so she’s not as close to the light
Ok that is about in range 105-110 see how she does w/ that temp- the temp is what starts digestion - UVB is what helps her absorb / synthesize the calcium D3 shes getting - this will prevent all kinds of health / scale issues etc -- are you dusting her insects?
Yes we are
Thanks
I just want her to be healthy and happy
I’ll make all these adjustment and if it’s ok with you I’ll check back in kater
You’re very kind thank you so much
ok let me know her behavior -- you will see a difference in appetite etc -- she will adjust to her tank and surroundings more quickly w/ this all on par -- she should be getting D3 5 x per week ONCE per day/ feeding lightly coated on her insects and a vitamin w/ beta carotene 2 x per week ONCE per day / feeding lightly coated on her insects --- this will change when she turns a year old
This is great information can you give me a little more specifics about her diet? Right
now we’re just feeding her the bugs does she need greens? We’re not giving her vitamins just the calcium dusting.
I’m so disappointed with the place where we bought her they really didn’t give us enough information
They usually dont-- get some multi vitamins w/ beta carotene dust as I posted- she needs a fresh salad every day - I will get some websites posted for you for nutrition and a bowl that works good to keep bsfl in- those are a great salad lure and great staple for babies
Yes please let me know what to get to lite for the salad
http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Nutrition.html ignore the kale info its outdated
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