I used to have a young bearded dragon that I got in the spring. He grew and was very healthy until winter came around. He stopped eating and he began to turn pale. He didn't move at all, and he finally died. My friend said he was too cold. How do I get his cage warmer? I all ready had heating pads on the sides and three heat lamps. Do I hang lights from the ceiling or something? I really want another one. I love reptiles and i had a lot in the past, but I just don't know what to do.
2007-02-18 12:10:46 · 8 answers · asked by animal luva 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
you could have had too much heat...your local zoo can help you to know what is best, and you must also check what you fed it...the moisture they need is from the veggies they eat...never feed iceberg lettuce it causes malnutrition..kale is the very best and romaine lettuce...also carrots and lots of greens and fruits in season...and be sure to wash them lightly in a sinkful of water with a little Palmalive (clear w/out scent) to remove insecticides and sprays that could harm him...never veggies from bags either they presevatives alone could kill it. talk to the zoo reptile keepers for the best advice.
2007-02-18 12:24:29 · answer #1 · answered by teri 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello. There are three good options for this.
1. You can get a low wattage heat rock, as suggested by the others here. He will move on to the rock when needed.
2. Reptile catalogs see a thin pad with a sticker backing. You attache it the bottom of his cage. This will radiate the heat upwards and warm the entire enviroment. You can get these at www.drsfostersmith.com (they also offer a free pet supply catalog) for around $25. They plug in and are cheap to use, as well as safe. It is kind of like a heating pad, for your reptile.
3. You can also choose heating lamps with infared bulbs. This avoids huge tempterature spikes and uses infared bulbs, which are not the bright bulbs, so it is perfect for night use, as well. The website I have given above also sells these. You may want to go to the site and get a free catalog sent to you. They have hundreds of things lizards, snakes, and other reptiles.
Good luck, honey.
2007-02-18 12:58:38 · answer #2 · answered by demongelding1@hotmail.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a "Peel & Stick" type heating device. They are available at a lot of different pet stores. "EXO TERRA" is an excellent brand of reptile needs and accessories.
Make sure to get one that is only half the size of it's dwelling, as bearded dragons need both a warm AND a cool place.
I have been using the "Peel & Stick" kind for quite a long time and it's working great.
Also, you need to keep a UV (neon) light on him at ALL times to prevent bone diseases.
He'll also need a heat lamp with the proper watt light bulb (Be sure to tell the person at the pet store the size of the dwelling to ensure proper watts for the lighting sources!)
Adding things such as branches, rocks and other accessories are also recommended for your dragon's comfort preferances.
2007-02-20 14:07:04 · answer #3 · answered by FOAMY! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
show tops are used through almost all of persons who keep reptiles. certain it helps some warmth to flee, besides the undeniable fact that it also helps air substitute, it is major for the health of your lizard. First, eliminate the ten gallon and get a higher cage. he will want it as he grows and in case you get the single hundred degree temps that you want, you gained't have a cool spot left in the tank. I lost 2 lizards to overheating in 10 gallon tanks, and that i prefer to ty to help people stay away from that occurring to them. No the temp does no longer be decreased through having a lot less area between the bulb and the fitxture, in reality it will enhance the temperature of the bulb and fixture that ought to steer on to a decrease existence span of each and every. in case you opt for that you want to attempt a warmth rock as Joe reported, then please for the sake of your animal do not use it as is from the container; you'll in trouble-free terms be chancing undesirable burns. with the intention to apply it properly (I actually have one in a tank that has been in consistent use for 5 years and my lizard has never been burned) you'll want to wrap it up in an previous sock some situations, then turn it on and be conscious how a lot warmth that you'll experience. in case you do not experience any take off a layer, in case you experience too a lot, wrap yet another layer. solid success and that i'm hoping you paintings it out.
2016-12-04 08:41:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a undertank heat pad, and 3 lamps on the cage, then chances are he didn't die because he was cold. He might have died because he wasn't getting enough Calcium. Bearded Dragons need to be given enough calcium other wise over time they can get sic, and their back legs won't be operational, and then they basically just die. At my work we had one up for adoption, but he needed to go see the vet, and our vet told us he didn't receive enough calcium from his prior owners, there for his health was really bad, so we had to just put him to sleep so he didn't suffer anymore than he had already.
2007-02-18 13:49:55 · answer #5 · answered by KatieS 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a heat rock to put in the tank.. Since amphibians are cold blooded they need to get their heat from another source.. You can get a heat rock anywhere that pet supplies are sold.
2007-02-18 12:46:13 · answer #6 · answered by mrzschwarz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put a heat rock in the tank. this is a fake rock with a heating element inside. it plugs into a wall outlet. good ones usually have a thermostat too.
2007-02-18 12:14:45 · answer #7 · answered by birdbrain62863 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they need a heat rock
2007-02-20 13:14:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋