UVB Hood Mirrors

[beeneufe]

My beardie has been super, super lazy since I upgraded her terrarium, so been doing some digging around her cage to see what could be the issue. I've been wondering if her UVB light is not getting in contact with her, as it rests on grooved wood (see picture) rather than hanging in the cage itself. I have it resting so the mirror part faces her basking spot, but really don't have a sense of how UVB rays travel. Do the mirrors do what mirrors should do, or does UVB need to be direct hit?

Hope this makes sense... wasn't sure how else to describe it.

 

[Draeju's_world]

Yes, uvb reflects but she likely isn't getting maximum exposure to it.

 

[Hdrydr31]

Looks like she is not getting the amount she needs.. I would direct the UVB right down onto her, she can always move around to thermoregulate herself.

 

[beeneufe]

That's kinda what I figured. Thanks. Time to get back to work

 

[beeneufe]

Had to get a little creative... not the prettiest fix, but it works

 

[Mom of blazey]

Good work! She should start to feel better soon. Keep us posted

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[Hdrydr31]

Looks fantastic!! You should notice a difference in her behavior

 

[beeneufe]

Came home today and she was waiting patiently for me at the door. She's been moving around and basking all evening, and she had an outdoor adventure. Thinking the UVB was definitely the issue, as she already seems loads better.

 

[Hdrydr31]

Came home today and she was waiting patiently for me at the door. She's been moving around and basking all evening, and she had an outdoor adventure. Thinking the UVB was definitely the issue, as she already seems loads better.

Glad to hear that she seems better!!

 

[Mom of blazey]

You're a good beardie mom/dad! Thank you for taking the time to find out what could be wrong, you'd be surprised how many ppl don't give a crap so, it's nice when someone does☺

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