need help

robertjnovak59 · 04-09-13, 05:49 PM

she gives him a bath in a tub of water once a week and the last two times he got a bath he flipped upside down and almost quit moving, like he was in shock. When she holds him, he doesnt really grab onto her anymore,

shaunyboy · 04-10-13, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by robertjnovak59

she gives him a bath in a tub of water once a week and the last two times he got a bath he flipped upside down and almost quit moving, like he was in shock. When she holds him, he doesnt really grab onto her anymore,

could the tub have been used for something containing chemicals ?

sorry,its only snakes i keep,but they can have severe reactions to certain chemicals,cleaning products,air fresheners,etc

cheers shaun

robertjnovak59 · 04-10-13, 03:11 PM

I will try the collard greens, dont think shes tried them yet.
The bulbs only a couple months old, they seem to break fast. Its 18" from him.
I think its flourescent. There have never been chemicals in the tank.
She hasn't changed food, bedding, or bulb types since shes had him.
I want to find a good vet, I've been lucky, my snakes have always been healthy.

murrindindi · 04-10-13, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by robertjnovak59

I will try the collard greens, dont think shes tried them yet.
The bulbs only a couple months old, they seem to break fast. Its 18" from him.
I think its flourescent. There have never been chemicals in the tank.
She hasn't changed food, bedding, or bulb types since shes had him.
I want to find a good vet, I've been lucky, my snakes have always been healthy.

Hi, can you get the name of the UVB tube, because most of them need to be within approx 10inches (25cm) of the animal`s surface to be of benefit? Any further and there`s a chance the dragon wouldn`t be getting enough UVB exposure, which can lead to some quite serious problems such as MBD.
Also, what`s the exact temp of the water the dragon is bathed in?

robertjnovak59 · 04-10-13, 06:57 PM

I didn't know the light had to be within 10".
I will check the bulb tomorrow and let you know.
Im guessing she doesn't check the water temp, probably
Just makes it warm.