Heathy bearded dragon my son got him a couple days ago and we would like to see if he is heathy

[jacob-3buckets]

 

[Sadie]

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He looks good and young a juvie --- make sure he has the proper UVB NO coils they are inadequate you need a long tube fixture - I can help w/ that good basking temps 95-100 taken w/ a digital probe thermometer NO stick ons they are inaccurate --- NO sand NO colored bulbs they can cause long term eye damage and distort their vision - NO heat rocks or heat mats -- if you need more help or have more questions please ask --- dragons may look healthy on the outside but they will hide their illness -- it is instinct and you will not know they are sick till they can no longer show it -- so it is IMPERATIVE that you have the correct lighting in that tank --- it controls the over all health and behavior of the dragon --- correct UVB is MUST --- it helps them absorb / synethsize the calcium they ingest for their growing bones and prevents MBD

 

[jacob-3buckets]

He looks good and young a juvie --- make sure he has the proper UVB NO coils they are inadequate you need a long tube fixture - I can help w/ that good basking temps 95-100 taken w/ a digital probe thermometer NO stick ons they are inaccurate --- NO sand NO colored bulbs they can cause long term eye damage and distort their vision - NO heat rocks or heat mats -- if you need more help or have more questions please ask --- dragons may look healthy on the outside but they will hide their illness -- it is instinct and you will not know they are sick till they can no longer show it -- so it is IMPERATIVE that you have the correct lighting in that tank --- it controls the over all health and behavior of the dragon --- correct UVB is MUST --- it helps them absorb / synethsize the calcium they ingest for their growing bones and prevents MBD

Ok thank you for the info I do happen to have a coil so I will switch that as soon as possible thankbyou

 

[Sadie]

Ok thank you for the info I do happen to have a coil so I will switch that as soon as possible thankbyou

Here is some recommendations for UVB 's if your tank is a 40+ gallon please get a 24" fixture -- NO Zillas NO Thrive brands---- you want a Zoo Med or a Sunblaster or a Arcadia --- w / a Repstisun 10.0 T 5 bulb ---- your tank needs to be a 18" or higher for a T 5 tho ----- distance and placement is key here ---- please let me know what you get so I can help you place it -- these bulbs I have posted are the best on the market

 

[jacob-3buckets]

Here is some recommendations for UVB 's if your tank is a 40+ gallon please get a 24" fixture -- NO Zillas NO Thrive brands---- you want a Zoo Med or a Sunblaster or a Arcadia --- w / a Repstisun 10.0 T 5 bulb ---- your tank needs to be a 18" or higher for a T 5 tho ----- distance and placement is key here ---- please let me know what you get so I can help you place it -- these bulbs I have posted are the best on the marketi.

 

[jacob-3buckets]

I have a 29 gallon tall right now cause he is not big enough for the 55 gal yet what would I get for a 29gall

 

[Sadie]

I have a 29 gallon tall right now cause he is not big enough for the 55 gal yet what would I get for a 29gall

He is big enough for the 55 gallon --- hes going to go thru relocation stress so we want that UVB and basking temps good for him so it helps him adjust --- he may not eat or eat alot after moving but getting him properly placed in that tank now is good----- I would get this fixture 24 https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/zoo-med-reptisun-t5-ho-terrarium-hood.html" this will come w/ a 5.0 bulb -- it can be used on the 29 gallon tank but it MUST BE UNOBSTRUCTED and placed directly above the basking decor piece w/ a distance of 6-8 inches -- if you move him into the 55 gallon and depending on that screen thats on it the UVB can sit on the top BUT THE SCREEN MUST BE WIDE HOLED --- no fine mesh ---- and your going to need this bulb 22" https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/zoo-med-reptisun-10.0-uvb-t5.html and they are out of stock --- but you would need that bulb --- you can also get this fixture for the 55 gallon its the Arcadia and its a really good bulb 24" https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/arcadia-prot5-uvb-kit.html and you want the 12% Desert bulb --- I have used both of the bulbs in my tanks --- I have the Zoo Med fixture and the Arcadia bulb will fit that fixture --- let me know what you decide and what the screen is on the tank and I will help you get it placed --- distance for the T 5's are different from the 5.0 bulb --- so I need to help you get it placed for what ever you decide on

 

[Skybug]

Welcome to the forum I totally agree with sadie on the lighting and tank, you’re beardy will outgrow that tank in 2-3 months, in my opinion the very least they should have is 75-90 gallons worth of room. And it looks nice and at a good weight.

in red it does look a little dehydrated though, it also could just be because his arm is down and its scrunching his skin, how do you give him water? What kind of bugs does it eat? Veggies? What supplements are you giving it?

 

[jacob-3buckets]

I try to feed him kale he doesn’t eat it but I keep a water bowl for him big enough for him to soak I feed him crickets and sometimes I feed him mealworms

 

[Sadie]

I try to feed him kale he doesn’t eat it but I keep a water bowl for him big enough for him to soak I feed him crickets and sometimes I feed him mealworms

it looks like shed coming on --- you will be able to tell if hes dehydrated by his poops -- you want dark formed moist poop -- urate needs to be white formed and moist extra water is good ---- try some other veggies and your going to need to lure him to the salad bowl --- w/ these BSFL www.symptonbsf.com order large keep them on your counter and rinse before serving along w/ your salads -- http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Nutrition.html ignore the kale thing its a good staple feeder --- first thing in the morning feed him his salads w/ the BSFL on top like croutons --- hand feed him a few of them make sure you add to the salad in front of him so it gets his attention --- DO NOT DUST THE BSFL--- they are calcium enriched -- but you must dust the other insects w calcium D3 5 x per week ONCE per feeding and vitamins w/ beta carotene 2 x per week ONCE per feeding -- the BSFL make a good compliment to the other insect your feeding I recommend dubia roaches --- PLEASE NO MORE MEAL WORMS-- they are too harsh on babies stomachs and can cause impaction from the outer shell --- here is a bowl that is good for insects / worms

https://www.amazon.com/MACGOAL-Reptile-Ceramic-Leopard-Bearded/dp/B084VJJWTV?pf_rd_r=R0HNPKXJ2ZARWAT5MPAH%E2%A6%81&%E2%A6%81pf_rd_p=c5b6893a-24f2-4a59-9d4b-aff5065c90ec%E2%A6%81&%E2%A6%81pd_rd_r=0173f98f-f39b-4d44-9f76-6ae4d88c419b%E2%A6%81&%E2%A6%81pd_rd_w=AuGQB%E2%A6%81&%E2%A6%81pd_rd_wg=tLkwE%E2%A6%81&%E2%A6%81ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_

If you need more help or have questions please ask

 

[jacob-3buckets]

it looks like shed coming on --- you will be able to tell if hes dehydrated by his poops -- you want dark formed moist poop -- urate needs to be white formed and moist extra water is good ---- try some other veggies and your going to need to lure him to the salad bowl --- w/ these BSFL www.symptonbsf.com order large keep them on your counter and rinse before serving along w/ your salads -- http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Nutrition.html ignore the kale thing its a good staple feeder --- first thing in the morning feed him his salads w/ the BSFL on top like croutons --- hand feed him a few of them make sure you add to the salad in front of him so it gets his attention --- DO NOT DUST THE BSFL--- they are calcium enriched -- but you must dust the other insects w calcium D3 5 x per week ONCE per feeding and vitamins w/ beta carotene 2 x per week ONCE per feeding -- the BSFL make a good compliment to the other insect your feeding I recommend dubia roaches --- PLEASE NO MORE MEAL WORMS-- they are too harsh on babies stomachs and can cause impaction from the outer shell --- here is a bowl that is good for insects / worms

https://www.amazon.com/MACGOAL-Reptile-Ceramic-Leopard-Bearded/dp/B084VJJWTV?pf_rd_r=R0HNPKXJ2ZARWAT5MPAH%E2%A6%81&%E2%A6%81pf_rd_p=c5b6893a-24f2-4a59-9d4b-aff5065c90ec%E2%A6%81&%E2%A6%81pd_rd_r=0173f98f-f39b-4d44-9f76-6ae4d88c419b%E2%A6%81&%E2%A6%81pd_rd_w=AuGQB%E2%A6%81&%E2%A6%81pd_rd_wg=tLkwE%E2%A6%81&%E2%A6%81ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_

If you need more help or have questions please a

it looks like shed coming on --- you will be able to tell if hes dehydrated by his poops -- you want dark formed moist poop -- urate needs to be white formed and moist extra water is good ---- try some other veggies and your going to need to lure him to the salad bowl --- w/ these BSFL www.symptonbsf.com order large keep them on your counter and rinse before serving along w/ your salads -- http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Nutrition.html ignore the kale thing its a good staple feeder --- first thing in the morning feed him his salads w/ the BSFL on top like croutons --- hand feed him a few of them make sure you add to the salad in front of him so it gets his attention --- DO NOT DUST THE BSFL--- they are calcium enriched -- but you must dust the other insects w calcium D3 5 x per week ONCE per feeding and vitamins w/ beta carotene 2 x per week ONCE per feeding -- the BSFL make a good compliment to the other insect your feeding I recommend dubia roaches --- PLEASE NO MORE MEAL WORMS-- they are too harsh on babies stomachs and can cause impaction from the outer shell --- here is a bowl that is good for insects / worms

https://www.amazon.com/MACGOAL-Reptile-Ceramic-Leopard-Bearded/dp/B084VJJWTV?pf_rd_r=R0HNPKXJ2ZARWAT5MPAH%E2%A6%81&%E2%A6%81pf_rd_p=c5b6893a-24f2-4a59-9d4b-aff5065c90ec%E2%A6%81&%E2%A6%81pd_rd_r=0173f98f-f39b-4d44-9f76-6ae4d88c419b%E2%A6%81&%E2%A6%81pd_rd_w=AuGQB%E2%A6%81&%E2%A6%81pd_rd_wg=tLkwE%E2%A6%81&%E2%A6%81ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_

If you need more help or have questions please ask

Where can I get Dubai roaches small?

 

[Sadie]

Where can I get Dubai roaches small?

www.dubiaroaches.com -- they have good roaches - I would get a 10 gallon aquarium order dubia food and water crystals you can also feed other stuff the dragon eats they don't like greens much fruit is good- but you want the dubia food-- I would order 200 of them he's going to eat around 12-15-- w/ the BSFL depending on how many of those you feed - if they have small super worms you can feed those on top too 1-3 of them - best time to order is first thing in the morning-

 

[jacob-3buckets]

Where can I get Dubai roaches small?

In bucks county? Because my loca

www.dubiaroaches.com -- they have good roaches - I would get a 10 gallon aquarium order dubia food and water crystals you can also feed other stuff the dragon eats they don't like greens much fruit is good- but you want the dubia food-- I would order 200 of them he's going to eat around 12-15-- w/ the BSFL depending on how many of those you feed - if they have small super worms you can feed those on top too 1-3 of them - best time to order is first thing in the morning-

Ok thank you what are your thoughts on crickets?

 

[Sadie]

In bucks county? Because my loca

Ok thank you what are your thoughts on crickets?

I would order on line most everyone gets their insects on line- do not rely on the pet stores they are unreliable- crickets stink chirp and escape artist plus dubias are healthier for your dragon and easier to keep

 

[jacob-3buckets]

And his tail and feet are white is that normal (sorry I’m asking so many questions)

 

[Skybug]

And his tail and feet are white is that normal (sorry I’m asking so many questions)

Thats good he has a water dish, crickets are nasty feeders i try to stay away from them as much as i can, they carry parasites, die for no reason, stink, make lots of noise, and escape like sadie said, my favorite feeders to use are roaches, super worms, and hornworms, the hornworms are expensive so i buy one container of them a month. His feet and tail look like they’re going into shed, so they’ll be grey/white then opaque, then really white, its okay to help with shedding on tail tips, toes, eyes, nose caps, and any other shed that has been on him for longer than a month, it’s important to have as many different textures in the enclosure as possible, rocks, wood , fabric (get a dish rag and rub it on your clean body to get ur scent on it and put it where he sleeps) beardies love soft things , etc. and its good you’re asking questions, theres no such thing as a silly question

 

[Skybug]

What state do u live in, if i may ask. Some states like FL don’t allow certain bugs.

 

[jacob-3buckets]

Ok thank you so much

 

[jacob-3buckets]

What state do u live in, if i may ask. Some states like FL don’t allow certain bugs.

I live in pa

 

[Sadie]

And his tail and feet are white is that normal (sorry I’m asking so many questions)

I would say that is shed coming on --- they turn different colors when going into shed -- take a pic of it and post and we can see for sure