Bearded Dragon!

[SharpShooter]

Does this look good care wise?

Tank: https://www.petsmart.com/reptile/ha...ariums/exo-terra-reptile-terrarium-15040.html

I love Exo Terra's. But not for a beardie. You will loose most of your heat straight out of the top.. surely there must be something like the VivExotic's in the US.

Substrate: https://www.petsmart.com/reptile/substrate-and-bedding/zilla-reptile-terrarium-liner-14993.html

If it works for you then fine. As previously discussed, keep an eye on claws needing trimming. Rocky, natural substrate helps keep them down.

Decor: https://www.petsmart.com/reptile/ha...ving-things-slate-basking-platform-37985.html ||

How big is that? Again, some rock and slate, even from a garden centre if you can't collect your own will be better and doubtless cheaper.

https://www.petsmart.com/reptile/ha...rade-repti-hammock-reptile-hammock-14989.html ||

Hammock is good and they love them


https://www.petsmart.com/reptile/ha...ing-things-bonsai-reptile-ornament-14753.html ||

Expensive but if it's what you like then fine.

https://www.petsmart.com/reptile/ha...-decor/all-living-things-crab-bowl-41468.html

Too small I'm afraid. You will need an oval feed dish at least 6 inches and you must also have a water dish that your dragon can lay in as well as drink from (some like a soak and water should always be available anyway) of 8 or 9 inches.

Lighting: https://www.petsmart.com/reptile/en...andtrade-reptile-basking-spot-lamp-14833.html 100 watt

Fine. BUT, you MUST have a high range thermostat with the probe positioned at the hottest spot. You also MUST fit a light guard as beardies will climb the bulb and get badley burnt.

|| https://www.petsmart.com/reptile/en...ade-reptisun-10.0-uvb-reptile-lamp-14822.html

Fine with that. Personally a 12 or 14 (for beardies) from Arcadia is my choice. You of course need the associated ballast as per any T8 or T5.

Diet: mainly insects when baby when older more greens like this as shown here http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Nutrition.html

Spot on. Don't forget to dust live food and also sprinkle salads with calcium 2/3 times a week.

@SharpShooter

 

[SharpShooter]

@KamaKamaChameleon! Expand the post above bud. I managed to post the entire response as a quote.

One other thing, a log or large piece of vinewood. They love to climb and Bella spends 80% of her time up on the vinewood.

 

[KamaKamaChameleon!]

@KamaKamaChameleon! Expand the post above bud. I managed to post the entire response as a quote.

One other thing, a log or large piece of vinewood. They love to climb and Bella spends 80% of her time up on the vinewood.

One thing I gotta say having to have a water dish I not true it raises up the humidity and can cause infections plus they get most of the water need from their veggies and baths. (not trying be rude here) also from my care of chameleon having screens everywhere, the heat stays in it from what I've seen plus I can always get a higher watt bulb!

 

[KamaKamaChameleon!]

What's your preference on ceramic tiles?

 

[SharpShooter]

One thing I gotta say having to have a water dish I not true it raises up the humidity and can cause infections plus they get most of the water need from their veggies and baths. (not trying be rude here) also from my care of chameleon having screens everywhere, the heat stays in it from what I've seen plus I can always get a higher watt bulb!

It doesn't make anything but the slightest, almost unreadable difference. The main humidity levels will come from your ambient air in the room you're keeping him/her. There's certainly no difference in humidity than leaving fresh fruit/veggies in that have been sprayed with water as some people choose.

Bear in mind, your youngster is going to be fed on bugs mainly and little 'wet' stuff so with no bowl, you may need to mist a couple of times week.

I have never seen Bella drink but she does like a quick bath every so often.

Some won't go near water, others will, so really you need to monitor behaviour and adjust to what your animal requires.

Everyone has different views on things and what I'm saying comes from experience of keeping what is now a very large, healthy beardie.

When it comes down to it, each owner will do what they think is right or enough and how often do we see the results of that on these forums?

 

[KamaKamaChameleon!]

Do you have any ideas things I could use as a basking spot cause that's where I'm getting stuck there

 

[SharpShooter]

As said, slate and stone. If you can't collect then garden centre. Here's 2 of my arrid setups. Cost me £0.00, just a bit of time.

MUST HAVES - High Range Thermostat + Light Gaurds.

 

[KamaKamaChameleon!]

I could never make something that cool but I'm gonna put the lights on top unless I find cons about I but thanks!

 

[SharpShooter]

I could never make something that cool but I'm gonna put the lights on top unless I find cons about I but thanks!

It's just stacking stones. Even with light on top, young beardies can and will get everywhere so watch for any possibillity of burns.