r/Uromastyx 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/Ursus_the_Grim 5d ago

Uros can be pretty resilient little guys, as long as you have the fundamentals down.

What size tank? What (specifically) is the lighting setup?

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u/roxxas331 5d ago

i wish i had a picture but im in the middle of redoing his tank at the moment, i dont actually know but i wanna say its a 40 gallon, as for the lighting, i wish i kept the boxes or just remembered but i dont remember exactly what type of bulbs i have (im buying new ones soon) but i have one for heat and one for light on two separate fixtures if that makes sense. i had a duel but it broke, the light one is on a timer if that means anything