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[Westof]

Hi everyone my name is Westof. I have never had a reptile for a pet before but recently i have been interested in adopting a beardie. I have just started my research and i am looking forward to asking questions and reading what everyone has to offer.

 

[Hdrydr31]

Welcome!! There is a ton of information here on the forum so please feel free to look around! Ask any questions! Here are some good links for lighting and food items to get you started!
http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Reptile-Health/Habitats-Care/Reptile-Lighting-Information/

http://greathousefarm.com/Greathouse-Reptile-Nutrition-List.pdf
http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Nutrition.html
Here's the basics: offering a variety of bugs is always a good thing to do. As babies and up to young juvies they should be eating 80% bugs for protein and 20% salads of greens/veggies/fruit..Once sub adults and up that will switch to 80% salads and 20% bugs. This may vary from dragon to dragon.. There are alot of good resources on diets if you would like to check out. the space between their eyes is what they can typically fit in their mouths..
Crickets, dubia roaches, superworms, butterworms, waxworms, silkworms, hornworms are all good, some are treats as they are high in fats...
making sure your basking, UVB lighting are all good, night time heat and no lights at night are all things to look at to make sure those are not bothering s/he.
Making sure your dragon is on safe substrate (some pet stores keep them on sand which can cause impaction issues) repti carpet, paper towels, contact paper, ceramic tile are safe. Any kind of soil, wood, mulch, bark especially cedar which is very toxic are not suitable for dragons due to ingestion, they can cause impaction, skin lesions, respiratory infections, eye irritations

 

[PatsyB]

You have come to the right place! Look around, if you have any questions we are here for you