Sweetysmum Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 My dear little Calypso has been diagnosed with an aggressive melanoma in his eye. Has anyone ever heard of or know of any other bearded dragon that has had this before. He has only just turned nine months old. He has to have his eye removed, and if he survives that, they will send it off for testing to see if the cancer has spread. I found this out last Thursday. I love my little dragon with all my heart and it all feels very unreal. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who may be able to offer any advice. And i would really appreciate special prayers and positive vibes for my beloved little dragon. I will keep you posted on what happens with my Calypso, and thank you to everyone who is able to help in this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaM Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 So sorry to hear about wee Calypso Hoping all goes well with the outcome of the surgery...prayers and thoughts with you and Calypso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetysmum Posted June 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Thank you so very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 I'm sending positive thoughts your way Calypso Stay well fella, for your Mums sake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 i hope all goes well and the cancer is removed, good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetysmum Posted June 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Thank you Livingart and MarkLB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 May your god go with you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repto Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 sorry to hear about this.More to the point what sort of UV lights are you using?ever had them tested(me neither)I do remember hothouse was selling some that had to be recalled because of too much uv and burning or something??I wonder if this could be something that we all should think about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 food for thought repto we take a lot of info we are supplied for granted and just assume that because it is labelled reptile light, it will be alright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 my families thoughts and prayers and everything we can say and give are with you. please keep us updated. I am so sorry for your news. love to you, Sweety and Calypso. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetysmum Posted June 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 My UV lighting is Reptistar. 18W/6500K. He has 4 (2 doubles) in his five foot home. That is the brand that was put in by the maker of the lid for Calypso's terrarium. Has anybody ever heard bad feedback about them. The maker of the lid also has bearded dragons. Thanks for the kind words and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 That seems a lot---I only have one 4 foot tube in each of my 1600mm enclosures. That of course does not mean that the lights were the cause of the problem as it can just arise without any obvious cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookie Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Could it be genetic inbreeding ? Good luck Calypso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetysmum Posted June 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 the tubes are 2 ft each so that would be equal to two four foot lights. Hope it's got nothing to do with too much lighting because in his small terrarium the lighting wasn't very good, and when he upgraded i got the lid maker to put two doubles in to compensate for missing out on good lighting for so long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hothouse Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Sorry to hear about Calypso. I hope all goes well. Symptoms with bad UV lighting are: Reptiles hiding a lot as the UV is too strong, eyes (both) closed a lot and swollen, going off their diet, excessive shedding which looks like the new skin underneath is burnt - as in sun burnt. We take a lot for granted with specific lighting and believe what is stated on the packaging. The UV lighting was the only product ever that we rushed on to the market without extensive testing believing that since it was a brand already selling in Australia that it would be all good. The new Lucky Reptile UVB/UVA Compact bulbs that we distribute have been professionally tested for us in the UK as well as by myself for the last 12 months. If anyone is using a REPTAPET UVB/UVA TUBE please replace it immediately. They have the potential to harm your Reptile. Please note that RETAPET UVB/UVA COMPACTS are fine to use. We also had these tested in the UK. After seeing the results of many UVB/UVA lights from around world tested, I personally would never use anything made in China as the inconsistencies between batches and the poor glass / phosphor ratios lead to lethal levels UVB being emitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetysmum Posted June 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Calypso gets admitted at 8.30am tomorrow for his eye removal. Thank you to all out there who have prayed and sent positive vibes to my young man. Please keep it up. I will keep you posted. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Hope all goes well with Calypso's operation tomorrow My thoughts will be with you both tomorrow morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Thinking of you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaM Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Thinking of you all. me too ... hope all goes really well and outcome is a good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 thinking of you Calypso and your family..... all the best for tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Hope the wee little fella conquers the disease. I really feel for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 oh sorry to hear the news hope all is well ill be thinking of use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Is this where someone suggests he will have to move to Canterbury? :lol: I am sure he will come through the surgery with flying colours and adapt to his one eyed existence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetysmum Posted June 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Hey everyone, Calypso had his operation this morning. The Vet had trouble stopping the bleeding, but he came through the operation and is now tucked up in an incubator at his hospital. It will take about a week before the results come through. I feel so unsettled, one moment i think maybe he will be okay, next moment i start imagining hearing the worst. But for now ill just look forward to having him home. Please keep up the positive vibes and prayers for my little man. I appreciate it more than anything. Thank you. The people on this site are awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetysmum Posted June 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Must tell you guys, Sweety (my clown loach) is blind in one eye too, she lost the sight in it many years ago, and its the same eye as Calypso's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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