Vet in Chicago?

[Gjwo]

Is anyone in this thread from Chicago and or know any reputable exotic vets in the area? I’ve been to a few but I’d like someone experienced with beardies, my guys being a bit lethargic and I’m concerned.

 

[Sadie]

Is anyone in this thread from Chicago and or know any reputable exotic vets in the area? I’ve been to a few but I’d like someone experienced with beardies, my guys being a bit lethargic and I’m concerned.

Lighting in the tank will cause this- parasites--- please go over your uvb coil or tube basking temps and how are you taking them- let's rule those out first and go from there

 

[Gjwo]

Lighting in the tank will cause this- parasites--- please go over your uvb coil or tube basking temps and how are you taking them- let's rule those out first and go from there

I have a tube that covers 75 percent of the length of the tank. I read my temperatures with in vivarium thermometers, they read warm side as 85° F and cool side as 75°. When I check with a digital probe thermometer it reads as 92° on the warm side and 80° on the cool side. We have two heat lamps and not that large of an enclosure so I am perplexed how to get his temperatures up.

 

[Gjwo]

Lighting in the tank will cause this- parasites--- please go over your uvb coil or tube basking temps and how are you taking them- let's rule those out first and go from there

I believe it is an Arcadia T5 bulb, I just recently replaced my old one since I believed it was no longer supplying him sufficient light. It is about 2 months old.

 

[Sadie]

I have a tube that covers 75 percent of the length of the tank. I read my temperatures with in vivarium thermometers, they read warm side as 85° F and cool side as 75°. When I check with a digital probe thermometer it reads as 92° on the warm side and 80° on the cool side. We have two heat lamps and not that large of an enclosure so I am perplexed how to get his temperatures up.

What wattage are you using - is the basking bulb a clear solid bright white basking bulb? The uvb is a tube I need brand and bulb T 5 or a T 8 please where in the tank is it ? They have certain distance and placement depending on the screen -- how old is the bulb-- the cool side of the tank is too cool you want 80ish temps during the day

 

[Sadie]

Where in the tank ? Your screen will determine where the uvb goes- fine mesh like a screen door or a wide holed type- the T 5 needs to be replaced every yr I recommend a month prior to install-- how big is the tank how old is the dragon

 

[Gjwo]

Where in the tank ? Your screen will determine where the uvb goes- fine mesh like a screen door or a wide holed type- the T 5 needs to be replaced every yr I recommend a month prior to install-- how big is the tank how old is the dragon

I have it outside of the screen because I was concerned about it being too close to him and blinding him, we have too small of an enclosure I believe as he is almost a year old. Upgrading to a 4x2x2 as soon as possible. Right now it is a 18x18x36in. Should I place the light under the screen inside his tank? It will only be about 16 inches from his floor and 10 from his basking spot. Only about 1 inch from his hammock. Thank you for all your help I do appreciate you.

 

[Gjwo]

I have it outside of the screen because I was concerned about it being too close to him and blinding him, we have too small of an enclosure I believe as he is almost a year old. Upgrading to a 4x2x2 as soon as possible. Right now it is a 18x18x36in. Should I place the light under the screen inside his tank? It will only be about 16 inches from his floor and 10 from his basking spot. Only about 1 inch from his hammock. Thank you for all your help I do appreciate you.

Where in the tank ? Your screen will determine where the uvb goes- fine mesh like a screen door or a wide holed type- the T 5 needs to be replaced every yr I recommend a month prior to install-- how big is the tank how old is the dragon

The top is a mesh screen, it has very small holes. We’ve cut an opening for his heat lamp could do that as well for his uvb.

 

[Gjwo]

What wattage are you using - is the basking bulb a clear solid bright white basking bulb? The uvb is a tube I need brand and bulb T 5 or a T 8 please where in the tank is it ? They have certain distance and placement depending on the screen -- how old is the bulb-- the cool side of the tank is too cool you want 80ish temps during the day

Do you have any heat lamp recommendations to get his temps up a bit more? Using ones from reptisun currently.

 

[Sadie]

Do you have any heat lamp recommendations to get his temps up a bit more? Using ones from reptisun currently.

Ok your screen is a fine mesh from what I can see - please get it inside the tank the screen blocks 30% of the rays- that big log is going to be too close to the uvb T 5's need a distance of 12-15 inches directly above the basking decor- show me exactly what basking bulbs you are using and wattages please

 

[Sadie]

The top is a mesh screen, it has very small holes. We’ve cut an opening for his heat lamp could do that as well for his uvb.

You can do that distance still needs to be 12-15 inches- the bulb is too close to have it any closer

 

[Gjwo]

Ok your screen is a fine mesh from what I can see - please get it inside the tank the screen blocks 30% of the rays- that big log is going to be too close to the uvb T 5's need a distance of 12-15 inches directly above the basking decor- show me exactly what basking bulbs you are using and wattages please

I have attached photos, I cut a hole for his uvb as a temporary fix until we get him a mounting for it inside his new larger viv. It is now the correct distance from his basking spot I believe. I also have attached the bulbs I am using. There is two of them in my lighting unit and it still is not warm enough. Maybe because of the open screen top?

 

[Gjwo]

Here’s a photo of our Nakai for reference. He wants to go to bed now haha. Thanks again for your continued help.

 

[Gjwo]

Current set up with new hole cut for UVB

 

[Sadie]

I have attached photos, I cut a hole for his uvb as a temporary fix until we get him a mounting for it inside his new larger viv. It is now the correct distance from his basking spot I believe. I also have attached the bulbs I am using. There is two of them in my lighting unit and it still is not warm enough. Maybe because of the open screen top?

Are you using both of the 100 watt bulbs? Place the probe directly on the spot hes sitting to bask- wait 10 min or so get the temp- tell me what it is-- that's alot of wattage to be getting that low of a temp

 

[Sadie]

You want those basking lamps directly over him- move the log/ hide going long ways toward front of tank so it's under the uvb and basking lamps

 

[Gjwo]

Are you using both of the 100 watt bulbs? Place the probe directly on the spot hes sitting to bask- wait 10 min or so get the temp- tell me what it is-- that's alot of wattage to be getting that low of a temp

I will do right now and get back to you, I just turned to light off so give me 20 mins for it to heat up. Thank you so much.

 

[Gjwo]

You want those basking lamps directly over him- move the log/ hide going long ways toward front of tank so it's under the uvb and basking lamps

Will do and send another pic. Thank you so much

You want those basking lamps directly over him- move the log/ hide going long ways toward front of tank so it's under the uvb and basking lamps

You want those basking lamps directly over him- move the log/ hide going long ways toward front of tank so it's under the uvb and basking lamps

 

[Gjwo]

Are you using both of the 100 watt bulbs? Place the probe directly on the spot hes sitting to bask- wait 10 min or so get the temp- tell me what it is-- that's alot of wattage to be getting that low of a temp

I just unscrewed them and noticed one is a 75 watt exo terra and one is a 100 watt reptisun. Apologies I misspoke. But they are still putting out a lot of heat I would assume.
Waiting on the basking spot to warm back up to take a reading.

 

[Sadie]

I just unscrewed them and noticed one is a 75 watt exo terra and one is a 100 watt reptisun. Apologies I misspoke. But they are still putting out a lot of heat I would assume.
Waiting on the basking spot to warm back up to take a reading.

Ok once we get this figured out we need to watch his behavior and see what he does w/ the adjustment- is he eating?