How many hides do Beardies need?

How many hides do Beardies need?

If there is room it is best to place more than one hide box in the enclosure. This gives your bearded dragon more choices of where it feels most comfortable. It is best to place the hide box on top of the substrate in the cooler zone of the habitat.

How many hours of light do Beardies need?

Lighting: A full spectrum ultraviolet light source (such as ReptiSun) is required for about 12-14 hours each day during spring and summer and 8 hours in the fall and winter. UV rays cannot pass through glass or plastic so avoid any covering between the bulb and the bearded dragon.

Should you handle a bearded dragon every day?

Bearded dragons usually tolerate handling better than other lizards. Regular handling helps bearded dragons get used to people, so you should handle your beardie daily. Doing so also minimizes stress during regular care, such as bathing or tank cleaning.

Is cardboard OK for bearded dragons?

Make sure it is a pretty sturdy piece of cardboard so that it can’t be knocked down and that you tape the sides to prevent either beardie from going to the other side. Great that you’ll be getting a 2nd tank so that they will each permanently have their own tanks very soon.

Do Beardies like huts?

Most bearded dragons prefer sleeping in hides over just sleeping in the middle of the terrarium. Knowing that it is protected during its sleep will make a bearded dragon feel way more relaxed. For that, it is recommended to place the hide in the cooler zone.

How to take care of a healthy bearded dragon?

A healthy dragon will not be lethargic and will keep their head up, especially when you approach them. Check their eyes and nostrils are clear and not runny, and that there are no external injuries. Their habitat will need to be monitored to give them specific exposure to heat and light, but some pets will still go into brumation.

What kind of calcium does a bearded dragon need?

The easiest and most painless way to ensure your Bearded Dragon is getting the required daily amount of vitamin D3 is to use a vitamin D3 supplement. This way you can be sure their vitamin D3 levels are consistent and they will be at the correct level to help the calcium be absorbed.

Where does a bearded dragon get its water?

There are 4 primary ways a bearded dragon can get the water they need. The options are drinking from a bowl, misting, baths, and from their food. It’s common to hear many bearded dragon owners say things like “my beardie won’t drink from a bowl”.

Can a baby bearded dragon go into brumation?

Your dragon is under a year old. In the wild, baby bearded dragons don’t brumate. Brumation requires a dragon to go for months without food. This lack of nutrition can be very harmful to a baby’s growing body. In many cases, if your baby dragon starts going into brumation, it is best to prevent it.

How often should I Feed my bearded dragon?

Feed your bearded dragon two to three times a day. A young hatchling will mostly eat small insects. But once your bearded dragon is a bit more mature, he’ll enjoy vegetables, too. Make sure to clean his water and food bowl regularly. Vegetables: chopped dark leafy greens or carrots fed every other day = 25-50 percent of diet, depending upon age

Do you need friends to live with a bearded dragon?

In this essay we explore research and anecdotal evidence on whether bearded dragons need friends and living together. As humans that thrive on friendships and supportive family units it is easy to see how we may also believe bearded dragons get lonely and need friends to live with.

What’s the best way to talk to a bearded dragon?

The only way your bearded dragon is going to get comfortable around you is if you make your presence known regularly. Before handling your dragon (see below), try coming into the room and singing or talking sweetly to them. Your dragon will come to learn your voice in no time and also realize you’re a non-threatening presence.

Is it possible to potty train a bearded dragon?

It may seem a little bizarre that you can potty train a Bearded Dragon but it’s actually a very realistic concept and one that I strongly suggest you use to your advantage. Potty training your Dragon will make your job of cleaning the tank much easier and faster with minimal disruption to your Dragon.