Sickly dragon

[doki_doki_dragon]

Bearded dragon not doing too good

He's tilting his head to one side, not eating, and is agitated

He has been out of a uvb light for a little while now and we just got him a new one (we placed it directly over him)

He eats collard greens on a regular basis with crickets every now and then

We usually hold him almost every day but now he wont let anyone pick him up

He is about 6 years old and has never done this before

I'm out of town right now so I can't physically check him out but I got all of this information from my mom

Does he need more calcium? More bugs? More uvb? Any help is appreciated.

 

[Sadie]

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Bearded dragon not doing too good

He's tilting his head to one side, not eating, and is agitated

He has been out of a uvb light for a little while now and we just got him a new one (we placed it directly over him)

He eats collard greens on a regular basis with crickets every now and then

We usually hold him almost every day but now he wont let anyone pick him up

He is about 6 years old and has never done this before

I'm out of town right now so I can't physically check him out but I got all of this information from my mom

Does he need more calcium? More bugs? More uvb? Any help is appreciated.

Your dragon is in bad shape - what uvb are you using? Coils will do this to a dragon or improper placement of the uvb for a long time+ what are your basking temps and how are you taking them? You want a digital probe

 

[Sadie]

Please get a 20 gallon tote and set it up like this -- you want a long tube fixture for a UVB like this

Arcadia ProT5 12% UVB Bulb With Hood

Arcadia ProT5 12% UVB Bulb With Hood is a highly adaptable lighting kit with high-quality internal electronics designed for optimal reptile husbandry. Get yours today from Pangea Reptile!

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It needs to set directly over him -- 12-15 inches --surface basking temps should be 95-100 taken w/ a digital probe thermometer -- I would look into getting him a CHE and keep night time temps around 80-- you can place a screen on the tote w/ the CHE on it -- I would get a low wattage like a 40 watt and get a ambient temp -

 

[doki_doki_dragon]

Your dragon is in bad shape - what uvb are you using? Coils will do this to a dragon or improper placement of the uvb for a long time+ what are your basking temps and how are you taking them? You want a digital probe

I am using a coil bulb for one of the heat lamps but the uvb is a longer one

Basking temp is about 90

 

[doki_doki_dragon]

I am using a coil bulb for one of the heat lamps but the uvb is a longer one

Basking temp is about 90

I have the uvb over the basking area

 

[Sadie]

I have the uvb over the basking area

Please replace the coil basking light for a clear solid bright white basking bulb --- what is the dragon in ? Did you transfer him to the 20 gallon tote? This will determine the wattage for the basking bulb- what long tube fixture are you using and the brand -- is it a T 5 or a T 8 -- where is the long tube at top of screen or inside the tank
basking temps should be 95-100 taken w/ a digital probe thermometer
I would advise you get your dragon to a vet asap
here is a website to find a reptile in your area if you are in a small town type in a bigger cities zip code
www.arav.org

 

[doki_doki_dragon]

Please replace the coil basking light for a clear solid bright white basking bulb --- what is the dragon in ? Did you transfer him to the 20 gallon tote? This will determine the wattage for the basking bulb- what long tube fixture are you using and the brand -- is it a T 5 or a T 8 -- where is the long tube at top of screen or inside the tank
basking temps should be 95-100 taken w/ a digital probe thermometer
I would advise you get your dragon to a vet asap
here is a website to find a reptile in your area if you are in a small town type in a bigger cities zip code
www.arav.org

It's hard
We cant just buy him all these things, we don't have that type of money... I think he's dying

 

[Sadie]

It's hard
We cant just buy him all these things, we don't have that type of money... I think he's dying

At this point I am not sure what to tell you --- a basking bulb would be about $13 at PetSmart --- and the UVB you have I asked what brand and bulb you are using and how old is it?

 

[doki_doki_dragon]

At this point I am not sure what to tell you --- a basking bulb would be about $13 at PetSmart --- and the UVB you have I asked what brand and bulb you are using and how old is it?

We just bought the uvb yesterday I don't know anything about it my parents got it

 

[Sadie]

We just bought the uvb yesterday I don't know anything about it my parents got it

Please get the box and tell me what it is or look on the bulb itself

 

[doki_doki_dragon]

Please get the box and tell me what it is or look on the bulb itself

It hasnt been a problem ever with the six years of his life

 

[Sadie]

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It hasnt been a problem ever with the six years of his life

It is now showing --- your dragon has been getting NO uvb --- these are the worst - more dragons die under this bulb than I can count ---------- you need a long tube fixture like this immediately
24" https://www.pangeareptile.com/colle.../products/arcadia-prot5-12-uvb-bulb-with-hood
these people will ship out fast ---
Please try Pet Smart if you have one they have now started carrying this product
I am thinking w/ the way he was tilting his head he has a lot of neurological issues from lack of UVB and the way he has his front arms etc ---------

 

[Mummabeardy]

This is so sad and preventable..I'm not trying to sound mean, but if you can't afford pets, certainly don't get a bearded dragon. Ppl need to research 1st! They are alot of work and can be expensive, but if it gets to much it's your responsibility as a pet owner to give it a better life!! There's breeders etc who will take him in a minute. Stop being selfish and give him a better life. And if you can't-find someone who can.

 

[Sadie]

We just bought the uvb yesterday I don't know anything about it my parents got it

Update on the dragon please

 

[doki_doki_dragon]

Update on the dragon please

He has been doing much better. Hasn't been tilting his head much anymore and has started eating solid foods again.

Thanks but you were no help

 

[Sadie]

He has been doing much better. Hasn't been tilting his head much anymore and has started eating solid foods again.

Thanks but you were no help

Ok glad to hear hes doing better -- sorry

 

[Flyingangel69]

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Bearded dragon not doing too good

He's tilting his head to one side, not eating, and is agitated

He has been out of a uvb light for a little while now and we just got him a new one (we placed it directly over him)

He eats collard greens on a regular basis with crickets every now and then

We usually hold him almost every day but now he wont let anyone pick him up

He is about 6 years old and has never done this before

I'm out of town right now so I can't physically check him out but I got all of this information from my mom

Does he need more calcium? More bugs? More uvb? Any help is appreciated.

Why has he been without uvb? I always have a spare. If cost is an issue I don't understand why you would get a beardie if you cannot afford to care for it properly?

 

[Sadie]

Why has he been without uvb? I always have a spare. If cost is an issue I don't understand why you would get a beardie if you cannot afford to care for it properly?

@Flyingangel69
The dragon has severe MBD it has been under a coil for 6 years which is inadequate UVB - I tried helping but they said it is better now w/ replacing the coil w/ a new one

 

[Flyingangel69]

Coil uvb lights are terrible

 

[Mummabeardy]

There's no way that poor beardie is better..not looking like that and replacing a coil with a coil