Care Information
Interested in Bearded Dragons? Below is a simplified care guide that we base our husbandry standards on and requirements for future owners
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Enclosure Size Requirements (Minimum)
Babies/Juveniles (0-11.5 months)
40 gallon (36"×18" x18") tank size
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Adults (1+years)
120 gallon (4'×2'x2') tank size
Lighting
Heat
Arcadia Halogen Heat Lamp
Zoo Med Basking
Generic Halogen/Fluorescent bulb with a dimmer
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UVB
Arcadia Dragon T5 UVB (12% or 14%)
Zoo Med Reptisun T5 10.0
* Should be half the length of the tank overlapping with the basking bulb
** Coil bulbs are not sufficient
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IMPORTANT
Coloured bulbs are dangerous and should not be used
No lights at night - if the house falls below 60°F at night you can use a CHE :)
Diet
Babies/Juvenile's diet is 80% Protein (live bugs) and 20% Greens
An adult's diet is 80% Greens and 20% Protein (live bugs)
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Supplements
Calcium with D3 x 1 time a week
Calcium without D3 x 3 times a week
Vitamins without D3 x 1 time a week
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Disclaimer
Pellets, processed, manufactured, or freeze-dried insect food is not nutritional and should not be a part of your beardies diet
Decor & Beneficial Supplies
Substrate
Acceptable substrates​ include tile, paper towel, or non-adhesive shelf liner
Unsafe substrates for our young beardies include any loose substrate, calcium sand, wood chips, walnut shells, and/or reptile-carpet
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Supplies
Temp gun for accurate temps
Digital hydrometer (amazon) for proper humidity measurements
Timer for lighting
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Decor
Hide on the cool side
Flat & hard basking platform
Hammock (not required but many enjoy!)
Wanting additional information?
A fully in-depth and detailed document about Bearded Dragons, their care, and scientific explanations explaining these requirements is in the works! Check back regularly for a link to our exclusive full care guide!
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