What size tank do adult Beardies need?
Terrarium Size Guidelines A bearded dragon terrarium needs to be big enough to provide enough space for exercise, as well as to facilitate a proper temperature gradient. The absolute minimum appropriate enclosure size for a bearded dragon is 48″ x 24″ x 24″, or 120 x 60 x 60 cm.
How to take care of a bearded dragon?
This Bearded Dragon Care Sheet will cover just about everything you need on raising healthy and happy bearded dragon. It is split up into nine sections, each on a different topic. We will take you down each step of bearded dragon husbandry – from setting up the enclosure to organizing a consistent feeding schedule.
How big does an aquarium need to be for a bearded dragon?
Baby Beardies can be very fragile and more apt to become ill or overly stressed. It much easier to care for a more developed Bearded Dragon. Young Beardies under 10 inches in length can be housed in a 20gal long aquarium. This will last them for a few months only though as they grow quickly.
What kind of scratches does a bearded dragon get?
Bearded dragons are known to scratch on the sides of the enclosures which will severely scratch acrylic. After a couple years of this the enclosure will be so scratched that it will become hazy and blurred at which point it will need to be replaced.
How often should I Feed my bearded dragon crickets?
Baby and juvenile Beardies should be offered appropriately sized crickets two-three times a day. Offer as many as your Beardie will eat in a 5-10 minute time frame. When your Beardie stops eating, stop offering. Young Bearded Dragons can eat anywhere from 20-60 small crickets a day.
What do you need in a bearded dragon care sheet?
The Care Sheet is split up into ten pages, each on a different topic. We will take you down each step of bearded dragon husbandry – from setting up the enclosure to organizing a consistent feeding schedule. Bearded dragons are from the dry, arid regions of Australia, therefore dietary needs are provided by native insects and local vegetation.
Is it OK to keep two bearded dragons together?
We do not recommend keeping more than two “Beardies” together. Any Bearded Dragon care sheet should mention using sand as a substrate. What to use on the bottom of your bearded dragon cage is a highly debated topic — namely, to use sand or not.
What kind of light does a bearded dragon need?
Bearded Dragons require full spectrum lighting for 12-14 hours a day. Reptisun 10.0 or Arcadia 12% tubes are known to provide some of the best full UVB for your dragons. The coils or compacts of the same brand aren’t recommended, as they have shown to cause eye problems and reduction of appetite.
How often should I Feed my bearded dragon?
Baby and juvenile Beardies should be offered appropriately sized crickets two-three times a day. Offer as many as your Beardie will eat in a 5-10 minute time frame. When your Beardie stops eating, stop offering. Young Bearded Dragons can eat anywhere from 20-60 small crickets a day. Your Beardie should also be given fresh greens daily.
