Spike looks bloated

[RobinB]

I am concerned Soike is bloated. He is eating and pooping normal. He does seem sluggish. I recently changed to one lamp that is for both heat and UV. I am wondering if he isn't warm enough. His basking temp is around 90-92. About 9-10" from his highest climbing point.

 

[PatsyB]

Are we sure that Spike is a boy?

 

[RobinB]

No, but told "he" was

 

[RobinB]

Spike seems totally fine, eating, pooping, basking..not super speedy, I would say lazy with a big belly. Even gives up if the crickets dont come close enough. His diet is salads, veggies, crickets twice a week (30 total) and occasional super worms.

 

[PatsyB]

Try bumping up the basking temp it should be around 98 for an adult. I would also lift the tail and make sure he is a boy and not a gravid female.

 

[RobinB]

Try bumping up the basking temp it should be around 98 for an adult. I would also lift the tail and make sure he is a boy and not a gravid female.

 

[RobinB]

Hi, hmm, maybe? I'm thinking girl now? Help please..

 

[Hdrydr31]

Hi, hmm, maybe? I'm thinking girl now? Help please..

Not quite the angle we need to see if male or female... Best way to tell what gender they are is this: in a dark room & (in that position) Be careful not to bend back their tails too far or you can hurt them, shine a LED light on the top side base of the tail and from underneath you should be able to see their organs.. If a boy you will see 2 hemipenes by the vent. If you see 1 bump it is a female. The below link should be of help.
https://www.beardeddragon.org/articles/sexing/