Health Problem

[claireflatley1]

i recently discovered that one of my dragons eye is swollen compared to the other and i’m very worried. this is my first dragon and does anyone know what is wrong?

 

[Beardielove363]

I hate to say this because it happened with my dragon it is most likely an eye infection you need to take her/him to the vet to get eurythramiacyn cream also not sure if I spelled that right if you cant afford vet bathe in strawberry Pedialyte... They love it... You will have a pink beardie though it has to be 50/50 solution with distilled water and Pedialyte if it wants to drink it let it. But only do that till you can afford a vet not a permanent fix.

 

[claireflatley1]

I hate to say this because it happened with my dragon it is most likely an eye infection you need to take her/him to the vet to get eurythramiacyn cream also not sure if I spelled that right if you cant afford vet bathe in strawberry Pedialyte... They love it... You will have a pink beardie though it has to be 50/50 solution with distilled water and Pedialyte if it wants to drink it let it. But only do that till you can afford a vet not a permanent fix.

Ok i’ll see what i can do thank you so much

 

[Beardielove363]

Ok i’ll see what i can do thank you so much

Just remember tap water is not good for them all the chlorine and other junk can have bacteria

 

[Sadie]

i recently discovered that one of my dragons eye is swollen compared to the other and i’m very worried. this is my first dragon and does anyone know what is wrong?

It looks like shed they will get swollen - it looks like shes shedding around the mouth as well-- you can spray around the eye w/ a spray bottle to loosen the shed--

 

[claireflatley1]

Just remember tap water is not good for them all the chlorine and other junk can have bacteria

Ohhh, that must be the problem because i have given her tap water baths ever since i had her. the pet store said it was okay for some reason Thank you

 

[Sadie]

Ohhh, that must be the problem because i have given her tap water baths ever since i had her. the pet store said it was okay for some reason Thank you

It is tap water is fine

 

[claireflatley1]

It is tap water is fine

Ok i sprayed it with some water i’ll see if anything gets better

 

[claireflatley1]

i recently discovered that one of my dragons eye is swollen compared to the other and i’m very worried. this is my first dragon and does anyone know what is wrong?

 

[Beardielove363]

Someone told me distilled is better but I don't know much about them yet myself Sadie is a big help... try to pack nutrients into her hornworms are really good and if you can find them the (beetles) of giant mealworms. My beardie loves them don't forget about fruits and veggies though too... Romaine lettuce is one of their favorites and my beardie loved blackberries. Also what kind of lighting are you using.

 

[claireflatley1]

Someone told me distilled is better but I don't know much about them yet myself Sadie is a big help... try to pack nutrients into her hornworms are really good and if you can find them the (beetles) of giant mealworms. My beardie loves them don't forget about fruits and veggies though too... Romaine lettuce is one of their favorites and my beardie loved blackberries. Also what kind of lighting are you using.

I am using a uv bulb and a 75 watt heating lamp

 

[Sadie]

A UV bulb ? Brand and bulb coil or tube? Where in the tank top of screen or inside the tank? Basking temps should be 95-100 for a juvie/ adult dragon----- taken w/ a digital probe thermometer-

 

[Beardielove363]

Also be careful using the red heat at night it can sometimes hurt their eyes also what kind of substrate do you use

 

[claireflatley1]

A UV bulb ? Brand and bulb coil or tube? Where in the tank top of screen or inside the tank? Basking temps should be 95-100 for a juvie/ adult dragon----- taken w/ a digital probe thermometer-

coil Zoo med brand, i got it in a pack with the basking lamp i also just have a heating lamp for night, and i also have a thermometer

 

[claireflatley1]

Also be careful using the red heat at night it can sometimes hurt their eyes also what kind of substrate do you use

I use slate

 

[Sadie]

coil Zoo med brand, i got it in a pack with the basking lamp i also just have a heating lamp for night, and i also have a thermometer

Please get rid of the coil UVB ASAP-- no colored bulbs please they can cause long term eye damage--- and it disrupts their sleep- I am going to post in the morning what you need for a UVB- what size is your tank? You need a digital probe thermometer ASAP as well - you uvb and basking temps are the two most important things in the tank

 

[claireflatley1]

Please get rid of the coil UVB ASAP-- no colored bulbs please they can cause long term eye damage--- and it disrupts their sleep- I am going to post in the morning what you need for a UVB- what size is your tank? You need a digital probe thermometer ASAP as well - you uvb and basking temps are the two most important things in the tank

Ok, i just got a new pack of lighting that said was for bearded dragons. The lighting i had before they burned out seemed to be good. But i will head to the store tomorrow as soon as i can!

 

[claireflatley1]

Please get rid of the coil UVB ASAP-- no colored bulbs please they can cause long term eye damage--- and it disrupts their sleep- I am going to post in the morning what you need for a UVB- what size is your tank? You need a digital probe thermometer ASAP as well - you uvb and basking temps are the two most important things in the tank

I’m pretty sure my take is a 75 gallon

 

[Sadie]

Ok, i just got a new pack of lighting that said was for bearded dragons. The lighting i had before they burned out seemed to be good. But i will head to the store tomorrow as soon as i can!

I want to help you get the UVB fixture and bulb -- you want a good one NO Zilla No thrive brand- they are no good-- you can get the digital probe thermometer a zoo med but I want to help you w/ the UVB - they have certain placement and distance

 

[Sadie]

I’m pretty sure my take is a 75 gallon

Ok I am going to post some fixtures and websites for you tomorrow- I don't think your going to find the length at the petstore you need