New Dragon enthusiasts! :)

[Dan&Jake1015]

Hello all!

First let me introduce myself, My name is Jake and I have taken in 2 new 2 month old bearded dragons. And they are so sweet!!

My habitat is well still needs a bit of work and upgrading. I went ahead a purchased a desert critter kit that came with a 10 gal tank and etc... Its a little sad...

You are all probably thinking why does he have 2 bearded dragons in a 10gal tank. Well i solved that issue!! I will be getting a 50 gal tank Monday!!! Yay!!

I am new to these guys so I am open to all tips, criticism, and ideas. Just one thing i ask is please be respectful and informative since I am learning about these guys.. Thats all for now and have a great weekend!!!

 

[JumpinJellyfish]

They're super cute! As a side note, you have time, but be thinking about a second tank for later - it's best to house each dragon in its own enclosure. But for now, their main needs are temps and lighting. UVB light is very important, as are proper temps. They work together to help them stay healthy. If you don't already have one, look for a reptisun or arcadia (depending on which country you're in) tube bulb and fixture. The reptisun T5HO is the fixture and comes with a 5.0 bulb, but you'll want to put that bulb aside and use a 10.0 one (the T5 designation has to do with diameter of the bulb, and the 5.0/10.0 is related to light output). Basking/heat bulb and fixture options are more flexible. (Experts, please correct me if I have the air temp ranges wrong for babies). You want a basking spot where the surface temp is about 105-110 degrees, and air temps in the tank ranging from 80-85 on the cool end to about 95 on the warm end (aside from the hot basking spot). Be sure to look for info on hydration for beardies, and of course nutrition, supplements and feeding. Best of luck! Beardies are wonderful!

 

[Jacob melanistic]

they sometimes eat each other if they are in the same enclosure. get another 50 gal tank for your other one. no one said they were cheap pets, but we still love them! you are a great caretaker!

 

[Dan&Jake1015]

Thanks for your feed back!! Went out at bought a 50 gal tank for $40 bucks! Both are in the tank.

 

[Gerald Smith]

Thanks for your feed back!! Went out at bought a 50 gal tank for $40 bucks! Both are in the tank.

That’s a great price for that size tank! If you don’t mind me asking where’d you get it? I want to get two dragons but decided against it b/c 1. It’s my first time owning one and I thought it’d be enough to handle the care of just one until I’m confident that I know what I’m doing and 2. More people than not recommend not to have two together. I even looked at possibilities of a different animal that might be able to cohabitate with my dragon but everything I read said it was a great idea. After I get the hang of everything I would like another one. Especially a morph with some different colors.

 

[Jacob melanistic]

great price!