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Bearded Dragon Care
- Thread starter clh321
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I split and moved your topic. I wanted it to get the attention to help you with your new family member.
Ten crickets is a bit low for babies. They can eat anywhere from 25-75 crickets per day. They should eat bugs 2-3 times per day. They will eat their fill in the first 10-15 minutes of food being offered. You can drop a couple in, if they are gobbled up, drop some more and so on for the 10-15 minute interval.
The hot side should be between 105 and 110F for babies. You'll need a basking light to get the temps up. The cool side should be around 85F. Night temps should not drop below 65F.
You will also need a UV light. I like the ReptiSun 10.0 tube. Here is a link to our store with what I am talking about:
http://www.mybeardie.com/bearded-dragon-reptile-supplies.php?itemtype=ReptiSun
Ten crickets is a bit low for babies. They can eat anywhere from 25-75 crickets per day. They should eat bugs 2-3 times per day. They will eat their fill in the first 10-15 minutes of food being offered. You can drop a couple in, if they are gobbled up, drop some more and so on for the 10-15 minute interval.
The hot side should be between 105 and 110F for babies. You'll need a basking light to get the temps up. The cool side should be around 85F. Night temps should not drop below 65F.
You will also need a UV light. I like the ReptiSun 10.0 tube. Here is a link to our store with what I am talking about:
http://www.mybeardie.com/bearded-dragon-reptile-supplies.php?itemtype=ReptiSun
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wow no sorry that is all wrong.
depending on its age younger dragons generally eat 30-100 crickets a day broken out to 2-3 feeding.
80 degrees is no were near hot enough for their basking site. the basking site needs to be 100-115. What are you taking your temps with? Stick on thermometer or digital probe? The stick ons are typically highly inaccurate.
You make no mention of a UV bulb. They require UV as well. You need to purchase a reptisun 10.0 (it needs to be a reptisun tube bulb not another brand and not a compact or coil)
What kinda substrate do you have?
here is a link to a lot of care information listed on this site
http://www.mybeardie.com/frequently-asked-questions.php general info
http://www.mybeardie.com/Beardie-Lighting-Requirements.php in depth on lighting
http://www.mybeardie.com/general_information.php more general care
depending on its age younger dragons generally eat 30-100 crickets a day broken out to 2-3 feeding.
80 degrees is no were near hot enough for their basking site. the basking site needs to be 100-115. What are you taking your temps with? Stick on thermometer or digital probe? The stick ons are typically highly inaccurate.
You make no mention of a UV bulb. They require UV as well. You need to purchase a reptisun 10.0 (it needs to be a reptisun tube bulb not another brand and not a compact or coil)
What kinda substrate do you have?
here is a link to a lot of care information listed on this site
http://www.mybeardie.com/frequently-asked-questions.php general info
http://www.mybeardie.com/Beardie-Lighting-Requirements.php in depth on lighting
http://www.mybeardie.com/general_information.php more general care
ok tysm! I got a new heating lamp and the basking temps ae above 90 and below 110! I am glad you van help my little big guy be happy and healthy! oh and one question- How can you tell their age? since I rescued spikers from a horrible neglective pet shop, I have no clue of his age. I think she is fully grown, but I am not sure.
It is difficult to determine age based on size, especially if your beardie was not cared for properly. Without proper care, a bearded dragon's growth can be stunted. Full grown bearded dragons can reach 24 inches in length, tip of tail to tip of nose.
