Hello, new owner of a beardie, i got him on 26th of Nov and all ive been able to get him to eat were some mealworms on the day, ive read around and people are saying it could be down to stress of a new home or the time of year causing brumation, just wanted some advice, any and all is very appreciated!
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- Thread starter MrSelmy
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He will go thru relocation stress- so he's eating will be off- let's go over the uvb coil or tube ? Basking temps need to be 95-100 taken w/ a digital probe thermometer- and this needs to be surface temps not ambient- these things I am asking are crucial to the overall health and behavior-
The top of his basking spot reaches from 104 to 96f and I have it running from 8 to 8 atm
What brand of uvb are you using please-- distance is imperative and is there a reflector on the uvb fixture?
Ok is it the 12% bulb and distance you have it at?
Is the bulb in a fixture w/ reflector? If not please get the bulb in a fixture the rays need to be directed downward towards him the 14% is a good strong bulb distance should be 17-18 inches directly above the basking decor-
Ok I would also recommend getting a digital probe hygrometer -- place the probe on the back center of wall in the tank -- Zoo Med sells them -- you want the humidity in the tank 40-50 % is optimal nothing below 20% and nothing over 70%
