Cage Info: Zoomed repti breeze open air reptile screen cage
Cage Type - Screen
What are the dimensions? 2x2x4
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule? Day time 12 Hours on T5 uvb and Heat lamp of 75watts, Off at night
It all sounds good, but what is the strength of your uvb? Also, you really need the 24” uvb. It needs to be as wide as the enclosure. In order for your little guy to get adequate uvb levels, you need to have the basking area the correct distance from the light. I can’t tell you what that is until i learn what strength your uvb is.
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps? Lowest overnight temp is 69F, cage floor is 75f and basking is 90f.
90 is way too hot! For little ones we don’t want to go above 80. For adult males we don’t go above 85. Your night temp is great. Thermometer
What type - digital, analog, smart, etc?
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity? I do not have the device to measure humidity, I am misting him all day and making sure it is never dyr in the enclosure, and using a dripper.
It’s super important to know your humidity. Humidity that is too high during the day when temps are hot are a big risk for respiratory infection. Improper humidity will also lead to bad shedding. The enclosure needs to dry out during the day. The ideal range during the day is between 30-50%. At night if you can consistently achieve a temp below 68, you can run a fogger and boost humidity all the way. That simulates the hydration chams get in the wild thru fog.
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind? Yes, Monstera
Definitely need to add some more. Stock up on pothos…it’s your new bff. You want to have plants up higher too and definitely many more branches and vines. It’s hard to hang things in a screen enclosure, but not impossible. There are https://dragonstrand.com/dragon-ledges/ which are amazing! Some have made their own version with either metal or wood. I needed a quick set up and had to use what I had, which was scrap trellis. It worked so great that I bought a panel and am using it to set up new enclosures. I cut to size with a jigsaw, sanded the sharp edges. Drilled tiny holes on the ends where i needed to attach. Added a few screws to each side of the enclosure frame and then attached the trellis to the frame and screws with thin wire. Pics below.
Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high-traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor? My cage is currently on the floor while I purchase a stand for it, it is in the corner of my room.
Height is safety, so get a good high stand for him.
Location - Where are you geographically located? Central Florida.
Current Problem - Diarreah, will not eat, and sleeps early and wakes up late.
My first thought is parasites. I’ve no idea what his care was like at the store or if all of his needs were met. Make an appointment with Dr Bogoslavsky or Dr Brennan for the soonest you can get and take a fresh poo. FYI: both vets are pretty reasonably priced...of course labs, X-rays and stuff will run the bill up. Do keep us posted about your little beauty. Ask as many questions as you need.
Do reply with the strength of your uvb so we can tell you the ideal distance for basking area.