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My dragon has been hiding under his rock almost all day

Ncswens

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Since returning from vacation my dragon has been hiding under his rock almost all day. He will come out to eat and poop. I’m becoming concerned. Any guidance would be helpful. Thank you.
 

Ncswens

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This is the 40 gallon setup.
 

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Sadie

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This is the 40 gallon setup.
Ok so what are your surface basking temps? I see stick ons for temp gauges --- you want 2 digital probe thermometers --- next what bulbs are the in the domes ? I dont see a long tube UVB -- this is a must --- if your using a MVB in one of those domes it is inadequate for UVB rays and the further away from the basking area and w/ screen hes basically getting no UVB
 

Ncswens

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I have both a heat bulb and UVB. I’m using my old juvenile lamp from his 20 gallon cage. Reptile store said it was ok. Should I switch it for the larger one?
 

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What UVB bulb do you recommend.
Are you using a MVB? those are ok if your using a Mega Ray or PowerSun - those provide good heat but you still want a long tube fixture -- here are 3 that are good
for the 40 + gallon tank you want a 24" fixture
Zoo Med comes w/ a 5.0 bulb you need the 10.0 bulb I will post the link
https://www.petmountain.com/product/zoo-med-reptisun-t5-ho-high-output-terrarium-hood?variant=40651
22" https://www.petmountain.com/product/zoo-med-reptisun-t5-ho-100-uvb-high-output-bulbs?variant=40630
or this one can be found at Pet Smart
you want the 24 watt 12% bulb
https://www.petsmart.com/reptile/en...v-b-kit-65058.html?cgid=500114&fmethod=Browse or this one
2 ft 24" you will need to change the bulb out to the one posted above
https://hydrobuilder.com/sunblaster...mp.html?opts=eyJhdHRyaWJ1dGU5MDEiOiI2NjEwIn0=
these are all good ones - when you get the UVB please post back on here I will help you get it placed for your tank
the screen will determine where the UVB needs to go
 

Sadie

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Brumation?
It is possible for brumation but if it's summer time where you are it would be odd-- zoo med digital probe thermometer- let's get the tank temps and uvb on par then go from there w/ his behavior
 

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