Not a beardie person but when i did have them temps were always 100-105. Try increasing temps
04-22-2011, 10:31 PM
Homegrownscales
That's a little low my basking temps peaks at 100-105 and coolside temps 85. If you can raise your basking to 105 tops. Peaks means it gradually increases until 100-105 about mid day levels until about 4pm and then gradually cools until lights go off at 8.
04-22-2011, 10:35 PM
Highline Reptiles South
Maybe she is just cranky because she is ovulating again ? :)
04-23-2011, 12:49 PM
Homegrownscales
Hmmm I'm not sure. I'd definately raise the basking temps. The stress of laying eggs, combined with low temps could have triggered the beginnings of an Ri. Many people don't even know when an Ri starts because they only notice the wheezing but that's a sign when it has become quite serious. Raise the temps on her basking area as see if that helps the throat area. Meanwhile if you get her to open her mouth do you see anything In there? Any mucus or extra gooeyness, or food?
04-24-2011, 11:35 AM
Highline Reptiles South
Well I just checked my girl and the swelling is virtually gone. Seems like someone was just in a pissy mood for a while. Maybe i hurt her feelings ;)
04-25-2011, 07:32 AM
BPelizabeth
keep an eye on her.....if she had eaten not to long before that it could of been just that. When Bob is eating she will fill up that spot.
Also your temps are way to low...as someone stated 100-105 in basking area is better.
As far as RI's go.......really watch it. If they are having trouble breathing then you have waited too long. With just about any reptile......when you notice breathing issues the situation is critical.
Also be sure that you are bathing your beardie at least once a week so that they can stay very hydrated.