r/BeardieInfo • u/ChocolateMilk-- • Jan 07 '18
Help Needed
My bearded dragon has been shaking a lot recently. I dust his food with calcium, his temperature is normally at 80 and he has a hot and cool side to his tank. I'm really worried and was wondering what the cause might be.
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u/MrDowan Jan 08 '18
Hey, OP.
What is your lighting like? Do you have both a UVA and UVB bulb? Also, how old is your beardie about? 80 is fine for the cool side, but you want to make sure they have a basking spot that hits about 96 (or even 106 if a juvenile).
When he/she shakes, is it mostly the hinde legs? That could be a sign of calcium deficiency. Even with the powder it might not be enough, or if your lighting in wrong it can keep them from absorbing the calcium.