head twitching

This is not a normal behavior and could indicate a neurological problem or calcium deficiency but it may not be anything serious. Nonetheless, it would be a good idea to go over your husbandry. Please answer these questions to as thoroughly as possible. It may be a good idea to copy and paste them into your reply. Once you've replied we'll go over your answers.

1. How old is your dragon?
2. How large is your enclosure (tanks size in gallons or measurement Length x Depth x Height)?
3. What exact brand of UVB source do you have, if any? Is it a tube, coil, or Mercury Vapor?
4. How old is the UVB bulb?
5. How far is the UVB source from the basking spot?
6. How hot is the basking spot in ºF or ºC?
7. What temperature is the cool side?
8. How exactly is this temperature measured (sticker thermometer, digital thermometer with a probe, temp gun, other)?
9. If using a probe, it is placed flush against the basking spot?
10. What live feeders does your dragon get? How many are offered? How often are they offered per day / week?
11. What Calcium and/or Vitamin supplements do you use (brand name and product name please)?
12. How often do you dust with calcium or vitamin powder?
13. What exact greens, fruits, or veggies do you feed your dragon? Does he eat them at all?
14. Hydration. Do you mist your dragon, have a water bowl, or soak your dragon in a bath?
15. If you soak your dragon in a bath, how long do you soak for, how often, and what temperature water?
16. What type of substrate do you use (shelf liner, sand, walnut, tiles, newspaper, etc)?

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