Baby Ivan not eating. Tried everything!

[kmiz13]

This is my enclosure can you tell me how far the UVB is supposed to be away from the bearded dragon. My little guy seems to not want to eat for the last couple of days He ate really well for the first week we had him and now he's not eating at all He licked a little bit of butternut squash off of a little spoon for me today but not nearly enough what am I doing wrong. I have a reptisan t5 UBV stretched all across the entire top of the screen. Temperature is around 88° humidity is probably 40 and he just keeps turning his head away from food. I did post a picture of my enclosure.

 

[Sadie]

This is my enclosure can you tell me how far the UVB is supposed to be away from the bearded dragon. My little guy seems to not want to eat for the last couple of days He ate really well for the first week we had him and now he's not eating at all He licked a little bit of butternut squash off of a little spoon for me today but not nearly enough what am I doing wrong. I have a reptisan t5 UBV stretched all across the entire top of the screen. Temperature is around 88° humidity is probably 40 and he just keeps turning his head away from food. I did post a picture of my enclosure.

Please get 2 digital probe thermometers -- place one on the surface of the slate basking spot- I am thinking it may be too hot he looks like hes sitting off to the side of the light- slate gets very hot -- you want surface basking temps 105-110 for a baby up till 6 months of age--- next the UVB needs to be unobstructed -- screens block 30% of the rays - take your screen off and or pull it forward so the UVB bulb is unobstructed -- distance should be 12-15 inches directly above the basking decor piece--- hes not eating because this is off - once you get everything adjusted temps UVB he should start eating again-- if not there is another issue going on--- this is all crucial for his health and behavior-- please get a digital probe hygrometer place the probe on the center back wall of the tank -- Exo Terra makes these https://dubiaroaches.com/products/exo-terra-digital-hygrometer?_pos=1&_sid=ac857912b&_ss=r- optimal humidity 40-50% -- this helps w/ shedding -- make sure hes hydrated by dropping water on his nose to see if he will lick-- bathing is too stressful so its better to offer water on the nose and rinse his greens / salads before serving he will get moisture from them
http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Nutrition.html ignore the kale info its outdated and a great staple feeder
please get him some BSFL www.symtonbsf.com use as lures to the salad bowl use as many as you want they are a great staple feeder -- he can probably eat large as they are a small larvea -- https://www.amazon.com/MACGOAL-Rept...uGQB&pd_rd_wg=tLkwE&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_d
If you need more help please ask-- get your tank adjustments done then watch the behavior

 

[kmiz13]

Please get 2 digital probe thermometers -- place one on the surface of the slate basking spot- I am thinking it may be too hot he looks like hes sitting off to the side of the light- slate gets very hot -- you want surface basking temps 105-110 for a baby up till 6 months of age--- next the UVB needs to be unobstructed -- screens block 30% of the rays - take your screen off and or pull it forward so the UVB bulb is unobstructed -- distance should be 12-15 inches directly above the basking decor piece--- hes not eating because this is off - once you get everything adjusted temps UVB he should start eating again-- if not there is another issue going on--- this is all crucial for his health and behavior-- please get a digital probe hygrometer place the probe on the center back wall of the tank -- Exo Terra makes these https://dubiaroaches.com/products/exo-terra-digital-hygrometer?_pos=1&_sid=ac857912b&_ss=r- optimal humidity 40-50% -- this helps w/ shedding -- make sure hes hydrated by dropping water on his nose to see if he will lick-- bathing is too stressful so its better to offer water on the nose and rinse his greens / salads before serving he will get moisture from them
http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Nutrition.html ignore the kale info its outdated and a great staple feeder
please get him some BSFL www.symtonbsf.com use as lures to the salad bowl use as many as you want they are a great staple feeder -- he can probably eat large as they are a small larvea -- https://www.amazon.com/MACGOAL-Rept...uGQB&pd_rd_wg=tLkwE&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_d
If you need more help please ask-- get your tank adjustments done then watch the behavior

Forgot to mention that he is shedding . I have a probe thermometer. Temp of rick is 105 light is on a dimmer

 

[Sadie]

Forgot to mention that he is shedding . I have a probe thermometer. Temp of rick is 105 light is on a dimmer

Shedding can effect the appetite but not causing him to not eat at all - he should be eating something - make sure your uvb is placed and distanced

 

[kmiz13]

Shedding can effect the appetite but not causing him to not eat at all - he should be eating something - make sure your uvb is placed and distanced

How far should the UVB be from him and it has to be under mesh??

 

[Sadie]

How far should the UVB be from him and it has to be under mesh??

The screen on the tank is a fine mesh or wide hole type- from what I can see it looks to be a wider hole not like a screen door mesh type -- if you can post a pic of the screen I can tell you better

 

[kmiz13]

The screen on the tank is a fine mesh or wide hole type- from what I can see it looks to be a wider hole not like a screen door mesh type -- if you can post a pic of the screen I can tell you better

Ok

The screen on the tank is a fine mesh or wide hole type- from what I can see it looks to be a wider hole not like a screen door mesh type -- if you can post a pic of the screen I can tell you better

 

[kmiz13]

The screen on the tank is a fine mesh or wide hole type- from what I can see it looks to be a wider hole not like a screen door mesh type -- if you can post a pic of the screen I can tell you better

Ok it the new age exoflex 120 g from chewy

 

[kmiz13]

Ok it the new age exoflex 120 g from chewy

Looks like a wider mesh like it's not like a window screen

 

[kmiz13]

Ok

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Looks like a wider mesh like it's not like a window screen

I can take an actual pic when I get home

 

[kmiz13]

Looks like a wider mesh like it's not like a window screen

Ty Sadie! For your expertise. I had no clue these were so involved I'm learning as I go. I just bought a UVB card tester

 

[Sadie]

Ty Sadie! For your expertise. I had no clue these were so involved I'm learning as I go. I just bought a UVB card tester

Ok the card tester are not the greatest--- only a good Solar Meter like this is good
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076GXJFJG?th=1
what is the mesh on the tank? fine screen or a wide hole type ? this makes a difference in placement and distance

 

[kmiz13]

Ok the card tester are not the greatest--- only a good Solar Meter like this is good
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076GXJFJG?th=1
what is the mesh on the tank? fine screen or a wide hole type ? this makes a difference in placement and distance

It's not like a window screen it's wider

 

[kmiz13]

It's not like a window screen it's wider

The link you sent I for sure can afford I'm hoping card is better then nothing

 

[kmiz13]

The link you sent I for sure can afford I'm hoping card is better then nothing

*Can't

 

[Sadie]

It's not like a window screen it's wider

Ok so uvb can stay on top please put a piece of basking decor directly under it 8-10 inches - watch his behavior- is he eating now? They will go thru relocation stress which will effect appetite but he should be eating something- shed may or may not effect appetite but it does make them crabby-- the changing of the bulb every 10-11 months and distance is good for uvb rays-

 

[kmiz13]

Ok so uvb can stay on top please put a piece of basking decor directly under it 8-10 inches - watch his behavior- is he eating now? They will go thru relocation stress which will effect appetite but he should be eating something- shed may or may not effect appetite but it does make them crabby-- the changing of the bulb every 10-11 months and distance is good for uvb rays-

Ok so it's off to side a little should I place directly above his head

 

[Sadie]

Ok so it's off to side a little should I place directly above his head

If its a little bit dont worry about it- as long as he can get under it the reflector will shine the rays downward toward him--

 

[kmiz13]

He's eating again but his skin is all over vivarium. Do you know when i can tellgender he's about 8 inches long

 

[Sadie]

He's eating again but his skin is all over vivarium. Do you know when i can tellgender he's about 8 inches long

How old? Usually around 6 months of age we can get a pretty good idea of male / female