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 My frilly won’t open his eyes!

I am not sure why but my frill won’t open his eyes! Any ideas as to why?
04/20/08  10:19pm

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DV
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   Message To: Dahleno   In reference to Message Id: 1710761


 My frilly won’t open his eyes!

What kind of uvb light are you using, long tube,compact (coil) ,mvb
04/21/08  07:23am

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   Message To: DV   In reference to Message Id: 1710957


 My frilly won’t open his eyes!

Desert COIL 7% uvb 20 watt. She is only about 14"
04/21/08  09:41am

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   Message To: Dahleno   In reference to Message Id: 1711059


 My frilly won’t open his eyes!

You might have burned her eyes. You want to soak her several times and change your light bulb. Try a t-rex mercury vapor flood bulb, they are the best!
04/21/08  10:46am

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   Message To: Renae   In reference to Message Id: 1711109


 My frilly won’t open his eyes!

I agree with Renae ....STOP using that light now... here is some information on how bad coil lights are
http://www.uvguide.co.uk/phototherapyphosphor.htm . A mercury vapor is a the best lamp for uvb rays which is what your dragon needs to help change the calcium into d3 for bones,muscles...if you can’t find mv lamp in the store you can buy a fluorescent tube(zooMed Reptisun 10.0) good for only 6 months before you have to replace it again.Mv are good for a year and put out more uvb. What size cage do you have him in?
04/21/08  01:04pm

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   Message To: DV   In reference to Message Id: 1711208


 My frilly won’t open his eyes!

The reptisun that you mentioned was also in the link you sent. So I am all kinds of confused!
04/21/08  10:34pm

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   Message To: Dahleno   In reference to Message Id: 1711921


 My frilly won’t open his eyes!

That one is the coil (short). You would want the fluorescent long tube.I am only suggesting this tube if you are in a pinch and need uvb right a way. I myself use the Mega-Ray Mercury Vapour(MV) lamp same company as the T-Rex , you can buy the T-Rex MV from a pet store or order one online www.reptileUV.com or call and talk to Bob (252)240-9088. What size cage do you have your dragon in. That will make the difference in the light wattage you need.
04/22/08  09:52am

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   Message To: DV   In reference to Message Id: 1712227


 My frilly won’t open his eyes!

You can E-mail me at if you would like
04/22/08  09:57am

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   Message To: DV   In reference to Message Id: 1712230


 My frilly won’t open his eyes!

Sorry for so many post . I should call the bad light COMPACT Fluorescent tubes. I hope this helps.
04/22/08  12:12pm


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