Common Bearded Dragon Care Mistakes PART II

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  • čas přidán 1. 06. 2024
  • Our most viewed video 5 Bearded Dragon Care Mistakes have over 2 million views. So we decided to give it a little update, with some new information.
    When it comes to the proper care and maintenance of the bearded dragon, opinions vary greatly-especially regarding whether or not you can use sand, or feed dragons insects such as meal worms. However, in the three decades that we have been keeping and breeding these personable dragons, we have learned much and we'd like to share with you what has worked for us time and time again. After we have seen and heard many horror stories about pet stores and the improper reptile husbandry we decided to address these issues in this video. We know there will be those that disagree with us about some of these controversial things, but we will put our husbandry and the health of the dragons that we produce up against any in the country.
    Find us on Instagram and Facebook, @ Cold Blood Creations!
    Also our website here:
    www.coldbloodcreations.online
    The most important piece of your reptiles habitat.
    The health and well being of your pet depends on having the right environment. Don't trust it to cheap gauges that come in pet store "kits". We have 3 of those side by side and they NEVER give the same readings. We have used the V.E. brand thermostats for years without problems, and how been found accurate when tested.
    Most feeding and other health problems can be avoided when the environmental needs are met.
    This is how we take the guess work out of our dragons environment:
    www.coldbloodcreations.online

Komentáře • 190

  • @katrinarobertson7173
    @katrinarobertson7173 Před rokem +49

    In a world where every Facebook group moderator is an armchair herpetologist that knows everything, it is nice to hear a professional breeder confess that they are always learning and correcting the way that they care for their animals.
    Thank you.

    • @ColdBloodCreations
      @ColdBloodCreations  Před rokem +9

      None of us know it all. I learned many years ago that some things I was certain about, I was also wrong about. So, rather than being blissfully ignorant, while blindly arrogant, we prefer to test things, examine them, and see if we can improve.
      That said, if a person is not willing to think that they could be wrong, you can never convince them even with facts.
      Someone convinced against their will
      will remain with the same opinion still.
      Marvin D. Collins

    • @tannerunger7341
      @tannerunger7341 Před rokem

      My meal worms keep turning into beetles

    • @YochevedDesigns
      @YochevedDesigns Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@ColdBloodCreations THIS is why you earned a new subscriber! I love your content and your attitude.

  • @robinsmith550
    @robinsmith550 Před rokem +18

    Thank you for all of the great info! My daughter impulse bought a bearded dragon from a big box pet store and was completely unprepared to care for him. Thanks to experienced breeders like you I have learned SO MUCH. Our boy now has a proper sized tank, appropriate lighting, and correct diet. He is happy and healthy and I am absolutely in love with the little stinker.

  • @jvantroubles2159
    @jvantroubles2159 Před rokem +13

    I rescued a one year old beardie that was way under weight that had been living in a tank full of its own feces🤮😓
    I had snakes years ago but never a bearded dragon. I immediately started searching for information and your channel had been the best source for me. I followed all your instructions and my baby is so happy and healthy and growing, I thank you sir for your honest expertise.

  • @tiffaneywebb4434
    @tiffaneywebb4434 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Your channel is helping me so much. A friend of mine impulsively bought a bearded dragon almost a year ago and has not been taking the best care of it. I stepped up because it pained me to see any animal suffer. And because of you I'm able to slowly get the things needed and help improve its quality of life.

    • @ColdBloodCreations
      @ColdBloodCreations  Před 11 měsíci +1

      We are gonna feature your comment on this weeks question and comments video.

  • @underwaterone
    @underwaterone Před 3 měsíci +1

    Such a valid point about buying from stores. We dont believe in it, all our pets are rescued and we knew going in the learning curve was upon us. The service you provide is sharing your knowledge and experience. Thanks from us rescuers 😊

  • @abicaoile5122
    @abicaoile5122 Před rokem +17

    I rescued a bearded dragon 4 months ago who was never given a proper diet and your channel has been so helpful!! She is thriving now because I found your channel!

    • @rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282
      @rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282 Před rokem

      Thanks for ypu care and love!!!

    • @SouthernSatisfaction
      @SouthernSatisfaction Před 11 měsíci

      I too have rescued one & I am now trying to get it better bc it's health is very bad due to poor care. I just can't understand why someone would not take a few minutes to at least do a little research before getting a pet. Now this little dragon is sick & it breaks my heart.

  • @c.tankisley393
    @c.tankisley393 Před měsícem

    You guys are the best! As humans and reptile breeders. Very informative, honest, and a sense of humor. Love that you're open to suggestions and even point out when one has/hasn't worked for you. So humbling!

  • @steveeymann6374
    @steveeymann6374 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I lost my beardie about 10 years ago. Yesterday I saw one in a local pet store that I trust and couldn't help it. I had to bring him home. I love my little guy.

    • @CousinRoccTV
      @CousinRoccTV Před 2 měsíci

      I lost my Iguana in January 2024, went to a pet store i trust i had to get a Beardie and he is very adorable trusting and affectionate

  • @michaelmoore6776
    @michaelmoore6776 Před rokem +5

    So, I have found something as far as greens for the older ones. I live in middle Tennessee and the ONLY place I can find them is (of all places) at a Walmart Market, it is in the the produce section and it is in a bag and called Southern Greens. It has the big ones that the dragons can eat (compliments to you guys) and let me tell y'all, our dragons LOVE them. Yes, Cold-blooded creations, the Moore family now has 2. Thank you so much from all of us for all of your help. Ms. Sheeva (our first) is doing SUPER well!! She is 4 yrs old now and our baby boy (Draco) is almost 3. Thank you all so much!!

    • @gabbymelissavickipina-enge9413
      @gabbymelissavickipina-enge9413 Před rokem +1

      What kinda greens r in that mix? With a name like southern greens it sounds like collard greens turnip greens & mustard greens lol my beardies love all of those I'm gonna go to Walmart & get some thx

    • @michaelmoore6776
      @michaelmoore6776 Před rokem +1

      @@gabbymelissavickipina-enge9413 That's pretty much all it is, the only thing is though you do have to watch out for the thick stalks and tough viens it it but yes Ma'am, my two beardies love it as well

    • @debbiedegrange7648
      @debbiedegrange7648 Před rokem

      That’s good to hear. I was wondering myself if the mixture of greens from Wal mart would be ok. U answered my question! Thanks

  • @verucasalt4535
    @verucasalt4535 Před rokem +1

    I've always wanted bearded dragon and am considering one day getting one (if my husband lets me! 😅). I'll need to learn a lot more before I pull the trigger. I went to the pet store today to browse and lingered at the beardies. One kept watching me at his glass and kept walking back and forth and cocking his head. Adorable!

  • @azeliat100
    @azeliat100 Před rokem +2

    I have 2 female dragons. They're both rescues so ages aren't really known. They're both roughly 2 years old...I've only had them in my care for 6 months. Neither has laid any eggs. I've been staying up to date with them as much as possible and trying to read up, watch videos, all I can to ensure I'm doing things correctly. I appreciate your videos on dragons so much

  • @bonniemiller1819
    @bonniemiller1819 Před rokem +5

    I just bought a bearded dragon from Ronnie and all he says is true. He helped me all the way thru the buying process and answered all the questions I had. He is a fantastic breeder and look forward to purchasing another in a few months. 🥰

    • @ColdBloodCreations
      @ColdBloodCreations  Před rokem

      You were a pleasure to work with. Thank you for your kind comment.

    • @ColdBloodCreations
      @ColdBloodCreations  Před rokem

      You were a pleasure to work with. Thank you for your kind comment.

  • @e.paigeburks103
    @e.paigeburks103 Před rokem +2

    Just wanted to say you guys are great! I’m in an online group where we get lots of questions about weird stuff and it seems like every time I come across these questions I’ve just seen a video where you touched on it and I’m able to share the video. You guys are so helpful!!

  • @philipweaver2215
    @philipweaver2215 Před rokem +5

    Great video! It’s always good to have a teachable and learning perspective in life on all issues with proper discernment.
    We will heading thru your area in about 3 weeks to pick up our bearded dragon from you guys! My 2 boys are so excited. I have to admit I am as well!

  • @Byouuzz
    @Byouuzz Před rokem +2

    It's true 100% we just got our Vampiro from them and even the stupidest question he answered for us right away, and we appreciate it from the bottom of our hearts.

  • @larson175
    @larson175 Před rokem +2

    This guy really knows what he s talking about !

  • @madelinerock6951
    @madelinerock6951 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much, sir! I’ve been binging your channel for Bearded Dragon content that way I can best take care of a beardie once I’m out of school 😊😊 I want to make sure that the little guy gets the best life possible!

  • @mdubb9621
    @mdubb9621 Před 3 měsíci

    A man if INTEGRITY!!! I like this guy!!💪🏾

  • @lesleelytle989
    @lesleelytle989 Před rokem

    Thank you for all the info. I just found your channel and appreciate your expertise.

  • @seanlim1151
    @seanlim1151 Před rokem +1

    Love your advice, and thank you

  • @devynstewart9867
    @devynstewart9867 Před rokem +3

    Your videos are very insightful and helpful! I just impulse bought a beardie 😅 However it was from a breeder who was very helpful, but after doing my own research, I was terrified about what was the right thing to do. Luckily he had all the same answers as you! I'm glad you mentioned not believing all the internet hype before I had a panic attack. Haha. Thanks again! ❤

    • @ColdBloodCreations
      @ColdBloodCreations  Před rokem

      Your comment has been selected to be answered on one of our videos that will be featured this coming Sunday April 2nd.

    • @ColdBloodCreations
      @ColdBloodCreations  Před rokem

      We uploaded the video today with your comment in it.

  • @kimpeake7015
    @kimpeake7015 Před 11 měsíci

    This was a great video,ty for sharing

  • @Nona-tt6dv
    @Nona-tt6dv Před rokem +2

    THANK YOU FROM FLORIDA

  • @MotherTruckinReptiles
    @MotherTruckinReptiles Před rokem +1

    I think you guys customer service is fantastic and I haven't even made a purchase yet. I know I want to get at least one or two Hondurans but I've learned over the years to be extremely picky in order to avoid overwhelming myself with too many because they're all so cute and I want all the reptiles! But as soon as that right one comes along that has the look I want and speaks to me through your website pictures I won't hesitate to pull the trigger lol

  • @underwaterone
    @underwaterone Před 3 měsíci

    Very cool that ppl can share info and learn...love ur channel ❤

  • @RebaMiran
    @RebaMiran Před rokem +1

    I really appreciate your videos they’re really funny but also very informative. I am getting a bearded dragon very soon and so I did research a whole month before deciding to get one. Plus watching your videos help so thanks guys! ♥️

    • @ColdBloodCreations
      @ColdBloodCreations  Před rokem +2

      Good luck! We will be shipping our dragons again starting in January if you are interested in our dragons. Thanks for watching.

  • @ronbyrd313
    @ronbyrd313 Před rokem

    Your videos are very very informational and I want to thank you very much

  • @christinakindler4281
    @christinakindler4281 Před 9 měsíci

    8/27/2023 I just started watching your video's. YOU AND YOUR DAUGHTR ARE AMAZING!! My Daughter-in-Law just purchased a Bearded Dragon (An impulse purchase at a pet store) I cautioned her about being well informed and to become very well educated and stay that way. I subscribed to your channel. Thank you for putting out such educational content, it is fantastic!!!!!!!!!
    My Daughter-in-Law lives in Missouri and I in the Rocky Mountain Desert region, Completely different climates. She kept asking me advise about these little creatures, as I was telling her to find some really good content on them. Your platform has made it possible to give her the right tools to take care of her new family member. I have shared your videos with her.

  • @lindisfarnedruidakaganjawa5081

    Another humbly informative and honest presentation folks, well done. :) Oh and old school is the only school. Observation, deduction, conclusion, action.
    P.S On this humidity thing, again based on my years spent in the bush with these critters around, basically their range extends into the wet Sclerophyl forest up to the point where you begin to see Staghorns and Elk Horn Ferns growing close to the ground from there it is wet enough in the forest to sustain The Water Dragons. Now i have no clue about what the actual humidity of these zones is but as a rule if you see Blade grass growing around and the range of eucalypts is from Forest Redgum, Spotted Gums, through the Tallows, and Black Butts, to the full dry country Iron Barks, and Stringy Barks, then you can expect to see bearded dragons out and about on the warmer to hotter days. In effect what i am getting at is that other than full wet forest you can expect to see them right down to the coast even in the Melaluca forests, when they are dry. ( Melalucas generally like to be flooded at least once or twice a year and only ever grow where they can get their feeder roots into the ground or tidal water. ) At the risk of being the new pariah of reptile keeping i would offer that provided ample heating drying opportunities particularly Sunlight would off set / mitigate humidity issues, Which i guess reinforces what you have already said. I'm merely providing actual observations of these guys in the wild.
    A second suggestion you might like to have a lash at is, if you know of any nursery in your area that stocks Syzygium ( Australian Lily Pilly's and i hope i spelt the latin right ) Grow these trees they do get big but can be trimmed into hedges. after about three years these trees will begin to bear fruit, This fruit is packed with Vit. C and is eaten here by the bugs the lizards eat. Hence Nature gut loads the prey animals old school style.
    These trees should grow in a lot of the warmer states of USA basically it can get to zero but only for a few nights or a week at best frost on ground occasionally should be OK but snow and real winter will kill them anywhere semi tropical-Tropical with a good water supply, reasonable depth ( 1m ) of alluvial soil / sandy and they will jump. Also fruit is edible for us and was a major source of seasonal food for the Mob before white fellas got here.
    Hope the observations about where you see them here where they run wild was helpful. Yes they do do better in the arid zone but you'll see them right down to where the scrub and forest begins to transition into more of a rain forest.
    Stay safe, Bless :)

  • @tonyf1556
    @tonyf1556 Před rokem +1

    Just bought my first bearded dragon. Thanks for the info.

  • @peggygray6071
    @peggygray6071 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for sharing this video. U guys are awesome and I think u know what ur talking about.

  • @darlenecronk6428
    @darlenecronk6428 Před rokem +2

    Thank you for the updates. Could you do a video about brumation, from the start of to when they come out of brumation. You guys are the best.

  • @carolport5754
    @carolport5754 Před 4 měsíci

    I got gator from my niece, love them. In Arizona they had horn toads, we called them horney toads. Look like bearded dragons but smaller. So got her, OMG so much to learn! Google says do this, then don't on the bearded dragon apps. 😳. So glad I found this!!!!! ❤

  • @gavinwood8431
    @gavinwood8431 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for this video, I absolutely loved it.
    I’m going to have to do some insight into the humidity situation, as I live in the UK, so maybe won’t struggle as much with that.
    As previously said, I found your videos so informative, as I’m preparing to get myself my first bearded dragon at the grand old age of 42 lol.
    I had been previously looking at preferably getting a male, as I was worried about the egg bound situation, but after seeing this video, I’m a little bit relax now about getting both
    Would you be able to give me an insight on what the different characteristics are between the males and females?
    Thanks again, and you take care.

  • @tanairigonzalez9793
    @tanairigonzalez9793 Před rokem +1

    Thanks so much, missed seeing your daughter! Nice hat!

  • @melodykplayz3489
    @melodykplayz3489 Před rokem

    thank you for the advice now i know what do when i get my lizard next month

  • @danasmith8557
    @danasmith8557 Před rokem

    That was a good video, thank you all for being honest and admitting your mistakes , I live in Georgia too ,wish yall were closer thanx again God Bless yall

  • @erinhanson6132
    @erinhanson6132 Před rokem +9

    Can you share more about the difference in personality between males and females?

    • @TheBlubunni
      @TheBlubunni Před rokem +2

      Yes I would like to know more about this also.

    • @jomama5186
      @jomama5186 Před rokem +1

      I think that is a great question!

    • @gavinwood8431
      @gavinwood8431 Před rokem

      Great question.
      I’m based in the UK, and going to look at some dragons this morning. I have been airing on the side of getting a male, but after seeing this updated video I’m interested to know what the personalities are like.

    • @Spider-Ma.n
      @Spider-Ma.n Před rokem +1

      Males are more active and interactive and females are bit more calmer

    • @staceyroberts3468
      @staceyroberts3468 Před 7 měsíci

      @@gavinwood8431I’ve got a male and BOY could we tell when he hit puberty 😬😬. He’s never bitten me but he did during that time. He just got agitated more easily to me

  • @annieb.869
    @annieb.869 Před 4 měsíci

    I love your channel and the way you are so informative and humble as well!
    I have been wanting to get a beardie for a while and I am slowly building its enclosure(the start up is quite expensive!). I also want to know as much as possible before getting it from a breader. I adopted a 10 year old corn snake from a friend 18 months ago and he unfortunately grew cancerous tumors so I had to have him euthanized last week....I'm really sad but I'm putting my attention into setting up an upgraded snake enclosure and a beautiful and complete beardie enclosure.
    I live in Quebec city, Canada, so no natural sun for at least 8 months(unless it's through a window!) so I'm going to use a bulb that's both a basking and UVB light as advised from the breader. Quite pricey but it the UVB lasts for a year so you don't have to buy it every 3 months like the separate one. It's also pretty dry in the winter so I will need to make sure my beardie stays hydrated! Once I have my dragon for a while and feel comfy with it I will get another snake too! I miss my little corny noodle!
    Thanks for sharing your experience with us!

  • @dfruiterman
    @dfruiterman Před rokem

    What you said is not rude at all. People should not contact you to ask for help if they did not purchase from you. It’s just common courtesy to only do that if they’re customers. The only time questions are appropriate are on these videos.
    Great work, and I will definitely be keeping you guys in mind when I’m ready to purchase my bearded dragon (and can convince my wife to let me get one). 😂

  • @timmills7146
    @timmills7146 Před 5 měsíci

    Just started watching ty for part 2 i was about to stop after part 1 cause of the slight misinformation but part 2 was a great relief. I have alot of reptiles and i do a rescue and find proper homes. Ty ty for this video. I will be sending lots of folks to you in the future

  • @oxidizedoregano
    @oxidizedoregano Před rokem +1

    I don't even have a bearded dragon or plan on getting one but im watching this cuz it came up in my recommended

  • @TheTekSone
    @TheTekSone Před rokem +1

    @cold blood creations
    I live in Nevada, Pico is in a 40 gallon breeder at the moment. Pico has a water bowl with dechlorinated water. I cannot get the RH above 7% on the basking side and 13% on cool side. I have a baby humidifier (dechlorinated water) turned on medium, with a tube going into the tank through the mesh top to keep it between 30%-40% RH. The tube drips a little condensation that builds up in it which is caught in another water bowl to keep the bottom dry. Is this all I can do to keep the RH up? I do not have the time to keep misting him/environment to keep it between 30-40%. Misting lasts a whole good 5 mins here haha.

  • @heathermackenzie271
    @heathermackenzie271 Před rokem

    Hi I love your videos

  • @ccbloom333
    @ccbloom333 Před 4 měsíci

    How funny.. I just watched that one. We have a bearded dragon that we rescued a year ago and I’m still learning about this guy.

  • @nailahalilic4446
    @nailahalilic4446 Před rokem +1

    What do you think of feeding the bugs the Flukers brand I think it's called, vitamin c filled water crystal things, they come already made up in containers and I've been thinking that might be sufficient but it's not exactly gut loading if they are drinking it all the time so how does that work? I thought gut loading always had to be done 24 hrs prior but does it still work if the bugs grew up on, and are always on an enriched diet?

  • @casketman14
    @casketman14 Před 6 měsíci

    I’m in central Florida and keep mine outside. However, he’s not in direct sunlight all the time. The way I have his cage, only the top half of his cage gets sunlight for 7 hours. His cage has two levels. So he can freely go up and bask but go down if he doesn’t feel like it. At the bottom level I have UVB lamps going 24/7, LEDs and all. In the back of his enclosure I have installed a small exhaust fan for airflow. Never had an issue.

  • @rachelmaines5730
    @rachelmaines5730 Před rokem

    So happy I found your page, new bearded dragon mama , and I’m getting so much hate from people saying not to feed mealworms only as a treat , now my baby will eat crickets but not often they are to big for Millie , Any advice on smaller insects to feed Millie I don’t know her age got her at percolate😬 very small though. Love your page 😊

    • @iamjen3324
      @iamjen3324 Před rokem

      I suggest getting baby dubia roaches they are a great protein source

  • @SacrificaI
    @SacrificaI Před 8 měsíci

    Ive learned so much from you guys on taking care of bearded dragons i just wanted to say thank you for the information, you guys inspired me to go out and get a dragon. I just had a few questions. So i live in michigan and i struggle to keep my room at 75 degrees during our winters would a heating pad for the enclosure help keep the heat up? During the winter my room drops to around 65-67 degrees. And i just want to be sure that my lil guy will be okay, my second question is about tank size ive seen a lot of people recommend 48''x24''x24'' enclosures i just wanted to know if my 48''x24''x18"enclosure would be fine for the time being i plan on getting him into a 120 gallon enclosure by the end of the year i just need to make space for it.

  • @kerrisemlow3297
    @kerrisemlow3297 Před 7 měsíci

    I totally agree with the mealworms diet I have used mealworms to feed my dragon for years!

  • @chihuahuasandgeckos
    @chihuahuasandgeckos Před rokem +1

    Hey! If possible, I’ve got a question.
    I plan to get a bearded dragon, been doing research for about a year now.
    My room is large but it has two windows. I’ve been measuring and I found a spot, but I am not sure if I’m going to have a problem.
    I would like to put the terrarium against the wall, but on the wall across from the tank, there is a window. It’s a good 7ft away from the tank, and I honestly have never opened the blinds because I generally like my room dark. I do not believe it is in the direct sunlight, but still asking to see if this can be safe. If I need to move it, I will. Thanks so much!

    • @TheJayMarsh
      @TheJayMarsh Před rokem

      Get the vivarium set up, get the bulbs switched on, and measure the temperatures for a couple of days. I can't imagine it being an issue.

  • @roslyhernandez319
    @roslyhernandez319 Před rokem +1

    Are their places that take care of reptiles while you go away on vacation that’s my one concern before getting one because they have dog hotels

  • @Nunual
    @Nunual Před rokem +1

    Do you know is it okay to adopt a 3 years old bearded dragon? I'm planning to adopt one but he's 3 years old

  • @lucasjohnson5918
    @lucasjohnson5918 Před rokem +1

    It’s smaller then I thought but would be great on sunny days hope the egg laying goes well

  • @bradyhood3370
    @bradyhood3370 Před rokem +1

    How big a piece of bell pepper do you feed a dragon?

  • @davidbasso2875
    @davidbasso2875 Před rokem +2

    Love your guys info and dedication to all reptiles and your honesty! Always learning is the only way to go keep the vids coming great work

  • @topherthefish8739
    @topherthefish8739 Před 11 měsíci +1

    When feeding my lil dude mealworms, i typically toss it on the opposite side of the tank as him. That way he at least needs to run across the tank to get the insect. The only problem i have with this little fawker is that he poops in his greens bowl. And all the stuff i just cut up has to get thrown away

  • @Randy-ru5rk
    @Randy-ru5rk Před 12 dny

    Man I appreciate your videos iam a new beginner with one and every thing is much appreciated can’t thank you enough I was following groups there for awhile man oh man can they be brutal i since deleted them I’ll be following y’all going forward thank you again

  • @carolport5754
    @carolport5754 Před 4 měsíci

    I live in SC the humidity is horrible and it bothers me and gator too. But humidity level is not to high for her. I keep an eye on that

  • @jasmineaguirre5969
    @jasmineaguirre5969 Před rokem

    Are heating mats safe for bearded dragons? I’ve heard they shouldn’t receive heat from the bottom and can burn it’s body
    Would I be okay to use one or should I not?

  • @janislynnwagner4290
    @janislynnwagner4290 Před rokem +2

    So I Don’t feed them on one food. Nice!

  • @kristenheinmiller9826

    I am getting a bearded dragon eventually I am trying to research before I get one. I bought a 40 gallon kit. I have it set up. I live in New York I keep the house at 68 degrees so I believe I have to get a night time heat source someone suggested a under tank heater is that acceptable?
    I also garden and grow a varieties of sweet peppers, green beans, tomatoes are those safe for bearded dragons? Is there a list somewhere that is a good reference for good fruits and vegetables I have a lot of other small furry creatures I buy for as well so I just need to keep straight what they can't eat.

    • @raphaelwilliams1820
      @raphaelwilliams1820 Před rokem

      Bearded dragons are basking animals, so a heat mat wouldn't provide what they need. Furthermore, heat mats/under tank heaters have been proven to be relatively ineffective at heating an enclosure properly and can burn the animal.
      68 degrees is a bit low for a night-time drop but it won't kill your dragon as long as the location it's in does not go below 65 farenheit. If you need a bit more heat at night, I would recommend a ceramic heat emitter. They're no good as a main heat source, but they can raise the temp of the entire enclosure at night. Am hoping you have a temperature probe and thermostat to make sure your beardie's temps stay in check.
      Those 3 veggies should be entirely safe to eat, but I wouldn't feed tomatoes any more than a small amount once a month. Sweet peppers and green beans can be offered a bit more often, but I wouldn't offer more than once or twice a week.
      I also noticed you mentioned you got a 40 gallon kit, and I hope you understand the 40 will not be beardie's permanent home. It's a baby/growout enclosure. The minimum I would use for an adult is a 120 gallon enclosure, or 4 ft x 2 ft x 2 ft. Even a small adult bearded dragon will only be able to take a few steps in either direction in a 40 gallon, which can't feel too good!
      The kit itself likely came with sand, which is an unacceptable substrate. Bad on their joints, can cause impaction, and other issues. Instead you could use paper towels to start while they grow if you're getting a youngun', then shift them to an organic topsoil and sand mix. Calcium sand is even worse, as it encourages consumption of the substrate.
      And if you made it to the end, this is a very useful caresheet that helped me out with my first beardie! Had to go through wayback to get it: web.archive.org/web/20210407221758/www.herphubdiscord.com/post/bearded-dragon-care-sheet

  • @plantlady8045
    @plantlady8045 Před rokem +1

    What are your thoughts on substrate especially sand for juveniles?

    • @BrittanyOglesby23
      @BrittanyOglesby23 Před rokem

      Play sand is the only safe substrate. However I suggest when you feed them put them in a feeding tub when they eat.

  • @joycestempa5647
    @joycestempa5647 Před rokem +1

    These are the ONLY things my female will eat:
    Protein: Super worms, wax worms or Hornworms, period - nothing else. The ladder she’d eat all day but at $2.50 a pop, they’re too expensive to feed more than 1-2 per week for the few months a yr. I can buy them locally.
    Veggies: Dandelion greens, wild primrose leaves, wild strawberries leaves, celery leaves, basil and 1 (maybe 2) raspberries….NOTHING else.
    I’ve tried every veggie under the sun and from a list of about 30-40 things I’ve tried, the above are exclusively the only things she will accept.
    Most of what she will eat comes from my yard (I do not use chemicals of any kind, so I know they are relatively safe for her). I tried to buy dandelion from the farmers market but she refused to eat them but if I pick leaves outside my front door, she’s perfectly happy with those.
    I’ve tried planting herbs in her tank, she doesn’t eat them….they just die. I‘ve tried crickets (with or w/o calcium powder), she just stares at them. I’ve tried banana, hummus, tomatoes, pumpkin, zucchini, blueberries, kale, clover, hibiscus, you name it - this B@t$h won’t eat it!!!
    I’m so sick of trying to please this drama dragon it’s not even funny.
    Hoping to find her a quality new forever home soon!!
    Wish me luck

  • @shannonellis8628
    @shannonellis8628 Před rokem

    My bearded dragon won’t eat most insects he will eat crickets and that is his main source. He will eat mealworms after crickets and he might eat a superworm or 2 then won’t touch them. He will eat Dubai roaches here and there as well is this normal. Also trying to find staple veggies and fruit for him he will eat greens but veggies and fruits he doesn’t really touch. Any suggestions

  • @justagirl7094
    @justagirl7094 Před rokem +2

    My Beardie Spyro has been eating mealworms since he was about 7 weeks old (got him at about 5 weeks, he’s five months now) and he’s a completely healthy. He’s also a spoiled brat, any tips on how to fix that?

  • @carolport5754
    @carolport5754 Před 4 měsíci

    First got gator from my niece, and overfed her mealworms. Pooped a lot so took her to the vet. No parasites, I swear she had a tummy ache. After 3 poops when I got there 1 more. Vet said that was normal then. Smaller no smell I felt horrible. Now I know better.

  • @bruceracine2636
    @bruceracine2636 Před rokem

    Hope you will be present at the reptile expo in Aug 2023 in Daytona beach Florida. Hope to purchase a dragon.

  • @sandracorona5863
    @sandracorona5863 Před 8 měsíci

    @coldbloodcreations. Do you have info for the optimal substrate for a juvenile bear die?

  • @crestiecrafts
    @crestiecrafts Před rokem +1

    I've been looking up info on beardies for a few weeks now because I’m getting one for my birthday and I just wanted to know what your opinion is the best way to tell the difference between a male and a female baby bearded dragon?

  • @redandluca7998
    @redandluca7998 Před 11 měsíci

    Hi im a soon to be owner of a bearded dragon, what stuff do i need for the cage? i wanna make sure my buddy has a nice home.

  • @MrFlowrider123
    @MrFlowrider123 Před 6 měsíci

    Hello 2 days ago I brought home a 2-month-old baby dragon she is not eating for drinking but she did defecate should I be concerned?

  • @sandrawharton5694
    @sandrawharton5694 Před 7 měsíci

    I can't get my dragon to eat veggies! Do you have to put calcium on everything they eat?

  • @dragonkiller2012
    @dragonkiller2012 Před rokem +1

    I have a question. How do you get a juvenile bearded dragon to eat their vegetables? I have been feeding my bearded dragon mealworms since he was baby and now he doesn't want to eat any vegetables. I tried putting bee pollen on collard greens and he ate it once but stopped afterwards. I tried mixing mealworms within the vegetables and he would pick through it by only eat the worms and leaving behind all the collard green and mustard greens. Do you have any recommendations on how to get a bearded dragon to eat vegetables?

    • @ColdBloodCreations
      @ColdBloodCreations  Před rokem +2

      Yeah, we did an entire video on the subject.

    • @dragonkiller2012
      @dragonkiller2012 Před rokem

      @@ColdBloodCreations can you please provide a link to that video? Thanks

    • @mookfarr
      @mookfarr Před rokem +1

      @@dragonkiller2012 I watched the video. Quick answer - you might have to let your dragon go hungry. That's what worked for mine. I didn't feed him bugs for a couple days and he ate the vegetables out of desperation. Now he eats them no problem even when I feed him bugs. They just need to learn to associate the salad with food. That's not going to be natural if they were raised as babies on only bugs, which is often the case for common pet store dragons.

    • @ColdBloodCreations
      @ColdBloodCreations  Před rokem +2

      czcams.com/video/5RMhsKbbBGw/video.html

  • @danielpaulsness6951
    @danielpaulsness6951 Před rokem +1

    What kind of bell peppers should you suggest ?

    • @ColdBloodCreations
      @ColdBloodCreations  Před rokem

      We use the green since they suppose to be lower in natural sugar than the yellow or reds.

    • @danielpaulsness6951
      @danielpaulsness6951 Před rokem

      @@ColdBloodCreations I'll try those, thanks!

  • @kirknolan1153
    @kirknolan1153 Před 5 měsíci

    How many mealworms would you recomend to feed a 15 week beardy per day?

  • @jomama5186
    @jomama5186 Před rokem

    This is really interesting ! I love them, but I still don't think I could have one. I just dont know enough to give it a great life.

  • @brianb8917
    @brianb8917 Před rokem

    Are there any tell tell signs of over feeding?

  • @kibyempire1689
    @kibyempire1689 Před rokem +1

    I have a question. Can a bearded dragon be kept next to a window with the curtains closed? Loved the video!🦎

    • @ColdBloodCreations
      @ColdBloodCreations  Před rokem +7

      Last year we were contacted by a lady who kept her dragon in front of a window. She said that the dragon was always mouth open. That is a dragons way of releasing excess heat, so I had her buy a thermometer. She told me that her room temp was in the mid 70"s. I told her that she needed to test her cage temps being near a window. Sure enough, we found that the sunlight coming throught the glass window was heating her cage to 90 degrees.
      So, even with the curtain closed, I'd be very careful and keep an eye on your air temp inside of your dragons enclosure. Also a cage in front of a window will fluctuate on sunny vs cloudy days more than I would like if it were me. I like to maintain pretty consistent temps.

    • @kibyempire1689
      @kibyempire1689 Před rokem +1

      @@ColdBloodCreations Thanks for informing me about this!

    • @mookfarr
      @mookfarr Před rokem

      My bearded dragon is next to a window with no shades. I don't have any issues. Temperature is maintained consistently with my basking lamp and the fans that I installed in the top of the cage. 90-125 on the hot side, 75-85 on the cold side. He has lots of options.
      However I also live in Southern California where we don't get extreme temperature changes throughout the year. Might be different other regions.

  • @shelbeevandyk
    @shelbeevandyk Před rokem

    So... water bowl in Canada or no? Southwestern ontario, sometimes the humidity feels like death. But in the winter, I wish for that humidity lol. So... should I or should I not add a bowl? 🤔

  • @javieracosta8502
    @javieracosta8502 Před 7 měsíci

    Hey Thank you for this great video! About taking your dragon for it to take a bit of sunlight... what would happen if the place where i live its cold in winter, or like northern places where not much sunlight is received as a general basis through the time of the year, should we also have in mind a bigger dose of Vitamin D3?
    Thank you again for explaining all these things.

    • @ColdBloodCreations
      @ColdBloodCreations  Před 7 měsíci

      You can use suppliments, but UVB can also produce D3 with a good quality bulb.

    • @ColdBloodCreations
      @ColdBloodCreations  Před 7 měsíci +1

      You can use suppliments, but UVB can also produce D3 with a good quality bulb.

    • @javieracosta8502
      @javieracosta8502 Před 7 měsíci

      @@ColdBloodCreations Thank you so much for answering! yes , an UVB bulb is must, so with all that in mind ut should be ok then. Again, thank you!

  • @carilbloyd
    @carilbloyd Před rokem

    My dragon female is 3yrs old she won’t eat any fruits she likes super worms n greens sometimes a roach she won’t pop in her tank I have to give her a bath once a week for that I get her out n put her on the floor she isn’t active I have to make her move do you have any suggestions

    • @abicaoile5122
      @abicaoile5122 Před rokem

      If her temps and humidity are all correct, and she usually eats well she might just be going into brumation. If you haven’t heard of this I would suggest researching it for sure!

  • @carolport5754
    @carolport5754 Před 4 měsíci

    I live in SC and it's colder now, she wants to go out so bad. What do I do?

  • @blahblah38809753359
    @blahblah38809753359 Před rokem

    I found a dragon in Az and trying to learn as much as I can ! Right now he’s in a 75 gal tank I have a lot that I need to buy for him 😫

  • @6thSenseJunkie
    @6thSenseJunkie Před 9 měsíci

    How many crickets should I give a juvenile

  • @thatcherrycat1198
    @thatcherrycat1198 Před rokem

    Depending on if the bearded dragon is shedding or not is if I keep a water bowl in there. Me personally I’ve had really good luck with shutting if you leave a water bowl in there for them, plus everybody gets weekly baths

  • @debbiedegrange7648
    @debbiedegrange7648 Před rokem

    Do u ship your dragons ? I want one but I refuse to buy from a big box store. If u do ship what r your prices on your dragons pls.?

  • @benrichards1
    @benrichards1 Před rokem

    The uk has humidity over 90% quite often 😮.

  • @Dark_knight668
    @Dark_knight668 Před měsícem +1

    How many meal worms should I feed my bearded dragon

  • @catherinealvarado2736
    @catherinealvarado2736 Před rokem +1

    Meal worms and super worms contains a lot of fat. So like you said, the best is to have a diversity in the insects. I've had bearded dragons many, many years and never had any problems feeding them meal worms. And I've never heard that it's supposed to be a problem feeding them meal worms. The internet is full of bs 😂

  • @seedling345
    @seedling345 Před rokem

    Sat down to poop, 17 minutes later I'm still sitting here with my leg asleep lmao.

  • @carolport5754
    @carolport5754 Před 4 měsíci

    I did that but humidity got to high so I stopped. The veggies seem to give enough. By looking at her BM

  • @abrahamnunez6526
    @abrahamnunez6526 Před 4 měsíci

    Bought myself a leatherback bearded dragon yesterday I was going to get a baby bearded dragon but I went to this local petstore saw the leatherback bd and the bd kept looking at me and it caught my attention so happy I got him

  • @jenniferpennie
    @jenniferpennie Před 9 měsíci

    Can you switch from crickets to worms? We just got a breaded from someone who only feed them crickets.

    • @ColdBloodCreations
      @ColdBloodCreations  Před 9 měsíci

      Feed them both.
      A natural attraction to bee pollen can ENTICE your dragon to eat their vegetables. Many dragon keepers use bee pollen to stimulate their dragons sense of smell and taste. Makes a great all natural salad topper for picky bearded dragons.
      4 ounce packet.
      www.coldbloodcreations.online/product-page/entice-bee-pollen

  • @rondascorpio5172
    @rondascorpio5172 Před rokem +1

    My bearded dragon come out of hibernation and I can't seem to get her to really eat nothing

  • @user-ev9gj8sv9f
    @user-ev9gj8sv9f Před rokem

    I have a giant horn worm that is way too big am I ok to cut it in half.

  • @47angelika
    @47angelika Před měsícem

    Thank you for the info. It did help me. I am in ohio

  • @marinawinters9983
    @marinawinters9983 Před rokem

    What do you do for a dragon not wanting to eat after brumation?

  • @antonyaguiluz995
    @antonyaguiluz995 Před rokem

    I have a baby beardie and she doesnt eat and stays in one spot for a long time can someone let me know if this is normal im a new owner and want her to strive with me

  • @mistygomez7824
    @mistygomez7824 Před rokem

    My dragon hates greens and is a picky eater in general! He loves his superworms though. 🙄😒 any ideas, tips or tricks?