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roberts_dragonlady

Bearded Dragon Egg
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Well my beardie's name is Barbie, shes about 7 inches long, and I got her about a week ago. I have a 20 gallon tank and a basking bulb, temperatures are 98 with ac on, and 105 with it off, I try to keep it off as much as possible. The cool side stays at about 73, but it gets a little cold at night so I keep a black bulb on which keeps it at about 68 at night. Also a reptisun 10 bulb in a dome holder for now until I can afford a strip light, which I'm going to buy reptisun 10 again. I'm using reptile carpet, feeding her small live crickets dusted 5 times a week with reptical. And her salad for now is collard greens, when she runs out in going to go buy some butternut squash. I gave her a bath, she scratched the side of the tub once but then just laid there with her eyes closed, is that good? she also sleeps like.. Standing Against her wall most of the time. Before i put her greens in i always rinse them and cut them up small strips and put one on my hand and lower it into the cage, she goes right on my hand and eats it. She also jumped into my hand and crawled right up my arm and laid on my forearm. She is quite jumpy sometimes though. Is this normal? Is she getting used to me. Wheni call her name she runs to me in the cage and scratches the side. I will put a picture of her tank as well as a few of her. The salad plate is not usually in there, does everything look okay?
 

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timbalan

Juvenile Dragon
3 Year Member
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Everything looks good but may i add that the basking spot needs to be 105-110 and the cool side needs to be 80-85 for proper digestion. Also the uvb needs to be directly above the basking spot. Other than that everything sounds normal.
 

timbalan

Juvenile Dragon
3 Year Member
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I also forgot to add that you shouldnt use anykind of light at night as it will disturb sleep. If temp drops to low you may need a (che) ceramic heat emitter.
 

timbalan

Juvenile Dragon
3 Year Member
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I think all is good. Someone will let you know if something needs changed. And patience is a must.
 

Germ

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Welcome to the BD community.
 
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