Conditions for a 10 week old baby beardie

[AchillesVirtus]

As some of you know from my other thread I just got a new Beardie, at 10 weeks old should he still be eating mostly crickets? like what percentage between live food and plant matter should he be eating at this age? I just ordered him a new under tank heater to help with heat, but my wall thermometer in the tank reads 95-100 on the hot side. i use paper towels on the bottom of the cage, and currently feeding him chopped mixed vegetables, calcium dusted, he has a UVB bulb for heat and UV hanging about 5 inches above the tank (10.0) humidity in the tank stays around 60-70. how are these conditions?

 

[Germ]

Please post pics of the setup & lighting ... Basking temp needs to be measured directly at the basking spot (110F), not the back wall. What sized enclosure is it?

A few good links to help get you started ...
Basic BD Care Sheet - A Place To Start
http://us.gnbdragons.com/care-sheet
Bearded Dragon --- Exclusive Care Info Library
http://us.gnbdragons.com/care-info-library
Beautiful Dragons Nutrition Chart

UVB Setup

Is Bearded Dragon Co-habitation a good plan?

How To Sex A Bearded Dragon

 

[gilliesexotics]

Hi, i agree. A digital thermometer is the only way you can monitor and set up a correct basking spot. The probe must be placed directly under the light on the basking perch. I would not recommend placing a under tank heat mat on a dragon enclosure.. If it is night time temp problems. A ceramic heat emitter with a thermostat would be a better option. If it is day time temp problems on the cool side. A normal house bulb w/dome would add more lumen plus bring the temps up.

For optimum growth. Right now your dragon should be offered as many cricket/roaches as he/she can eat in a 15 minute period (or however long she/he will hunt) 2-3 times a day. Removing any uneaten feeders between feedings. Fresh greens/vegetables should also be offered daily.