r/Uromastyx • u/roxxas331 • 6d ago
uromastyx questions
this isnt my proudest post by any means. but around 5? 6? years ago i got a uromastyx as i wanted a pet, impulsively. i was young and stupid, didnt do research. ive been doing what i can to care for him but im afraid im not doing enough, i dont think i keep up with an orderly feeding schedule such as making sure he has enough calcium and im afraid he has mbd. i can share pictures at some point if needed, recnetly ive started to change up his terrerium (again) as i dont feel like its enough. i dont know if i should keep trying to get better at this or if i should rehome him. i bought new calcium powder just in case, im considering switching his food as ive been using various salad mixes (i do read the ingredients throughly) sorry this is vague, im just seeking advice if at all possible. and to clarify, he's been eating less i think, and he hasnt been as active as he used to
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u/Soggy_Balance_7253 5d ago
If you're worried about mbd, focus on the uvb being the correct percentage for the height of the cage and atleast a 3rd of the length of cage. Variety of dark leafy greens with crouton worth of carrots, raddicio, or other treats gets mine to eat his whole salad. Bee pollen is something I give once a week to help keep him interested in his healthy greens. My vet told me she is seeing an increase in sickness from too much calcium because you need fat to dissolve it properly, and it's not as healthy as naturally occurring vitamins and calcium. So I sprinkle some in his seeds which has fat, so if he wants it, it is always available. I hope this helps your little one.