bearded dragon care
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Once you actually get it its not as hard as you think. I would get one that no smaller than 5-6 inches, not as fragile.
yeah. and this guy that works for my dad has one so if anything ever goes wrong he is here to help which is great. but back to the question about the rock.
As for the rock I am not sure. I have a branch that reaches the top of the tank near to heat lamp so she can as close to it as she want. Best way to tell is a digital thermometer.
Raised our Beardie from a hatchling to adult.....he can eat 30 large crickets in a sitting NOW....not as a juvie though.....We try and only give him insects three times a week.....He loves frozen peas!!
alright thanks. but do i need the uva and uvb light fixture over the basking spot? or just on the cool side? also would a reptile hammock be alright for a basking spot for a yonger beardie?
the UVB fixture should cover the entire length of the enclosure, should be a 10.0 tube, and the dragon should be able to get within 6" of it.
you want the basking temp at 110f for a baby, use a rock or half log hide for it to bask on. anything under the light will get hot, but shouldn't be dangerous unless yours temps are higher than they should be
feeding babies is different than feeding adults. babies need primarily an insect diet, adults need primarily a greens diet. generally you'll want a ratio of 80% crickets or other insects and 20% greens for a baby. babies will eat every day, and can take down 20-30 appropriately sized(no bigger than the space between the eyes)crickets in one sitting. greens should consist of collared greens, dandelion greens and mustard greens.
crickets should be dusted in a calcium supplement 3 times a week, and a multivitamin supplement twice a week.
you want the basking temp at 110f for a baby, use a rock or half log hide for it to bask on. anything under the light will get hot, but shouldn't be dangerous unless yours temps are higher than they should be
feeding babies is different than feeding adults. babies need primarily an insect diet, adults need primarily a greens diet. generally you'll want a ratio of 80% crickets or other insects and 20% greens for a baby. babies will eat every day, and can take down 20-30 appropriately sized(no bigger than the space between the eyes)crickets in one sitting. greens should consist of collared greens, dandelion greens and mustard greens.
crickets should be dusted in a calcium supplement 3 times a week, and a multivitamin supplement twice a week.
http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog/reptile-supplies/light-fixtures/-/36-fluorescent-hood-fixture/
would this fixture be good for a 40 breeder?
would this fixture be good for a 40 breeder?
This is the perfect place to go for answers:
http://www.beardeddragon.org/bjive/index.php
I have had my guy for over a year and a half. Started out with dusted crickets everyday. 30 is about average, but the general rule is to feed them as many as they want...since they grow so fast in the first few months. Mealworms, I would not feed until at least 7-8 months old...the reason being is that their digestive systems may not be able to break down the mealworm shell.
As far as substrate goes, you will hear many different opinions. Some believe sand is safe, and some don't. I use slate tile due to it being easy to clean, causes no dust, and you never have to worry about impaction.
Beardies are a great first reptile for anyone to have, very personable and hardy too. Let me know if you have any more questions.
http://www.beardeddragon.org/bjive/index.php
I have had my guy for over a year and a half. Started out with dusted crickets everyday. 30 is about average, but the general rule is to feed them as many as they want...since they grow so fast in the first few months. Mealworms, I would not feed until at least 7-8 months old...the reason being is that their digestive systems may not be able to break down the mealworm shell.
As far as substrate goes, you will hear many different opinions. Some believe sand is safe, and some don't. I use slate tile due to it being easy to clean, causes no dust, and you never have to worry about impaction.
Beardies are a great first reptile for anyone to have, very personable and hardy too. Let me know if you have any more questions.
