Respiratory Infection

[Benbenz]

I think his humidity is the issue overall. My three humidity gauges all read low, and the hot side one specifically reads 14% the other two sit in the middle and read 21%

 

[Sadie]

Okay I will when I can. Also, he's still sick.. even after all the medication. I'm not sure what to do.

Let's get your uvb properly placed it's going to help immensely - have you tried the nebulizer? Your humidity should be fine-- you don't want it really low - how are you getting the humidity levels

 

[Benbenz]

Let's get your uvb properly placed it's going to help immensely - have you tried the nebulizer? Your humidity should be fine-- you don't want it really low - how are you getting the humidity levels

I considered the nebulizer. Which one should I buy? And how do I set it up? Again, I've been used the probes to read the humidity. Two of them are the zoomed heat/humidity gauge with probes and the other new one is the external I was advised by you. What's considered really low in humidity?

 

[Sadie]

I considered the nebulizer. Which one should I buy? And how do I set it up? Again, I've been used the probes to read the humidity. Two of them are the zoomed heat/humidity gauge with probes and the other new one is the external I was advised by you. What's considered really low in humidity?

14% is pretty low but you want one of those probes on back center wall that's gonna read the whole tank-- we need Tracie to advise on the nebulizer I will flag her
@Drache613

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

I haven't purchased a nebulizer in awhile. Here is a link for a buyers guide for you.

Best Nebulizers

Top 10 Nebulizers - Compare the best-rated products and get the best nebulizers.

buyersguide.org

Are there any improvements at all? I think 14% humidity may be a bit low, you can try to get it up to
around 20%, that may be better.

Tracie

 

[Benbenz]

Hello,

I haven't purchased a nebulizer in awhile. Here is a link for a buyers guide for you.

Best Nebulizers

Top 10 Nebulizers - Compare the best-rated products and get the best nebulizers.

buyersguide.org

Are there any improvements at all? I think 14% humidity may be a bit low, you can try to get it up to
around 20%, that may be better.

Tracie

Not really, the cold weatheris really affecting the humidity. Should I consider a water bowl?

 

[Sadie]

Not really, the cold weatheris really affecting the humidity. Should I consider a water bowl?

You can try a water bowl on the hot side of the tank or invest in a small humidifier placed next to the tank - NOT in the tank please -

 

[Benbenz]

You can try a water bowl on the hot side of the tank or invest in a small humidifier placed next to the tank - NOT in the tank please -

Okay, I'll try the small water bowl and I'll let you know. I'll also get the nebulizer and try to get some zip ties

 

[Sadie]

Okay, I'll try the small water bowl and I'll let you know. I'll also get the nebulizer and try to get some zip ties

Approx distance 12-15 inches directly above the basking decor - long zip ties are good but I do recommend the picture wire hangers they are bendable

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

How is your dragon doing today? Were you able to find a nebulizer that will work for him?
Be sure to remove the water dish from his tank, overnight so he can't accidentally drown.
Let us know how things are going.

Tracie

 

[Benbenz]

Hello,

How is your dragon doing today? Were you able to find a nebulizer that will work for him?
Be sure to remove the water dish from his tank, overnight so he can't accidentally drown.
Let us know how things are going.

Tracie

Yes, I got a nebulizer. I'm still waiting on collidial silver from bearded dragon.co. what else do I need to nebulize?

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

You can start with just the colloidal silver in the nebulizer. If that doesn't clear it up then you can consider
nebulizing Baytril which is commonly used as an antibiotic for respiratory infections.

Tracie

 

[Benbenz]

Hello,

You can start with just the colloidal silver in the nebulizer. If that doesn't clear it up then you can consider
nebulizing Baytril which is commonly used as an antibiotic for respiratory infections.

Tracie

Does it not need to be diluted with anything? Or is just the collidial silver okay? How much do I need to use?

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

Sorry for the delay here.
You can dilute the silver with sterile saline water or distilled water. Take 1 part or 1MLS of colloidal
silver to 3-4parts or 3--4MLS of sterile saline water. It should be enough to fill up the medication
cup I think. Most are standard 4-5MLS.

Tracie

 

[Benbenz]

Hello,

Sorry for the delay here.
You can dilute the silver with sterile saline water or distilled water. Take 1 part or 1MLS of colloidal
silver to 3-4parts or 3--4MLS of sterile saline water. It should be enough to fill up the medication
cup I think. Most are standard 4-5MLS.

Tracie

the collidial silver came today. It says I should use the full strength in the nebulizer, so no diluting it, yes? It also says .5mL/kh or .05mL per 100g of body weight. should I weigh him or just go with 1 ML of collidial silver alone?

 

[Benbenz]

the collidial silver came today. It says I should use the full strength in the nebulizer, so no diluting it, yes? It also says .5mL/kh or .05mL per 100g of body weight. should I weigh him or just go with 1 ML of collidial silver alone?

@Drache613 Please help!

 

[Sadie]

@Drache613 Please help!

I have reached out to her again - she responds late at night

 

[Benbenz]

I have reached out to her again - she responds late at night

ok, thank you!

 

[Sadie]

ok, thank you!

flagged again

 

[Benbenz]

flagged again

thank you! also another issue again, I noticed the water bowl isn't really doing anything to raise the humidity now once more, all the readers are mixed in their readings, ( 11%, and two 15%'s) what should I do?? at this point I may consider a humidifier