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Just a heads up bearded dragons need tube uvb (the long ones) because the bulb you used only creates a straight line. The tube needs to cover about 2/3rds of your tank also bearded dragons prefer the heat to be at 100-110°F for the basking side. I had mine at 90 and he refused to eat I increased the heat and he was happy
How do you increase the heat? (I don’t have mine yet, got the tank ready but I’m watching A LOT of vids on lighting bc I’m super worried about it and can’t find this anywhere)
Emily Ernst or a ceramic bulb if it’s to cold at night or to keep the temperature up at day and produces no light but I’d watch a few vids before buying one since they can catch fire
I love the setup, and the dragon is beautiful :) Just small feedback though: I wouldn't be using sand at all (i own two healthy middle age dragons raised from infancy and i talk to many vets for health checkups and setup checkups so I can say I have experience !) Sure, they may run into it in the wild sometimes but its not in such a tight space with so much loose substrate. Dragons can die from substrate impaction, even though it is rare- best to eliminate the risk entirely. Use newspaper or paper towel! The second feedback is not to turn off heat light at night. This is one of the first things my vet asked me before we even talked, i said "no i have a ceramic heat lamp and it stays on constantly" and my vet said "oh good. You have no idea how many people come here saying they turn off their heat, they shouldn't be doing it." Absolutely use a thermoregulator to auto adjust the heat so it doesnt get too hot or cold! I know they experience cooler temps in the wild but we are keeping them in tight captivity with limited space to migrate so we do have to make some small quality of life adjustments for them to keep them well :)
@@rosiewhite8886 theres heavy debate ongoing about the use of heat pads for beardies; some claim that beardies cannot feel heat from their belly so they are more susceptible to get burned or injured by it, thus they say to never use one.. however I haven't found any solid study to back this up so i cant tell you if its completely true or not Me personally I just use a ceramic heat lamp, it gives no light and is very low energy use- keeps the tank warm all year round because my beardies tanks has spot on insulation- the thermoregulator maintains the temp to a T in them. Heat pad might be good if you cannot keep your tank temperature up in the winter but other than that I personally would stay away from them and just stick to using your heat light fixture only and never turn it off (just to be safe) Guys for more great beardie help this page is excellent for tips too!! www.beardeddragon.org/
This is a helpful video. I am getting my first baby bearded dragon. And I do buy things form you guys for my spiders I am 12 years old thank you for the video
Glad I watched this. Turns out having a bearded dragon is harder than I thought. I might just stick with my birds and fish. I knew it would be a hard but turns out it’s harder lol. I don’t want to accidentally make one sick if I get one. I don’t think I’d be able to take care of one the way it would need. So glad I saw this before getting one.
Hi Jessica, that is a responsible decision :) When you feel like you have more time and you ready for a Bearded Dragon you won't regret getting one, they are incredible reptiles and very rewarding to keep :)
You should put uv light on both sides of the cage, because bearded dragons are supposed to have a hot side and a cold side but the uv light doesnt give off heat so use it on both sides of the cage
@@HelloThere-lo3qi in all honesty I dont really know much about the climate of south east Asia...however if ur humidity is lower than recommended...possibly?
Taya Wilson it s tropical country right here,idont rlly understand about humidity here,it s like the cooler version of australia,yes it s still hot here day time 90-97f,i want to get one but i still have trouble on understanding the lighting and diet
@@HelloThere-lo3qi okay well if its tropical you probably dony need to put a water bowl in there. As for diet, babies need a diet primarily composed of insects, but as they grow they switch to eating more plants. Good readers are roaches and BSL larva. Veggies are kinda basic u really can just google what they can and cant eat and make salads (they can be picky tho so just take note of what they do and dont eat) As for lighting they need a warm spot and hot spots in there cage l. So the cooler side should be no Less than 80⁰F and the hotter side should be in the 90⁰Fs with a heat lamp that reaches basking temps of around 100⁰-110⁰F. You will also need a UVB light (tube for best results I think) and this is a light that just helps them digest food and grow like natural sunlight would. Speaking of that they also need calcium and multivitamin supplements that's come in powder form that u can sprinkle on their veggies, or coat their insects in...I think that's pretty much it
So the channel Cold Blood Creations said that for bearded dragons you might want to spray the vegetation with water instead of getting a water bowl as to control humidity. Is there something I missed or is it just a lot easier to use a water bowl? Thanks.
Hi there. We have always kept our Bearded Dragons with a water bowl and have never had any issues and have seen them drinking quite often. The only time I would consider trying that method is if your enclosure is struggling with humidity that is too high, thanks :)
Hey the ppl in cold blooded creations live in Georgia and have a naturally high humidity so it's harder for them to keep the humidity in their enclosure low so they dont use water bowls. Buy a hydrometer to gauge the humidity in your setup and if it's to high take the water bowl out of not you can keep it in.
@@johngrisham3784 im going to get a beardie soon and so for the tank i would need a thermometer and a hydrometer if im correct or do some have both in one? bc ive been struggling with that
@@samanthasalazar252 Yes you will need a thermometer and hydrometer actually you'll need two of them one for the warm side of the tank and one for the cool side and yes you can get one that has both a thermometer and hydrometer combined into one here is a link for the one I bought on amazon www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Digital-Thermometer-Humidity/dp/B06XY3X7P9/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=zoo+med+thermometer+humidity+gauge&qid=1609593984&sprefix=zoo+med+th&sr=8-3.
You forgot to mention that sand should only be used if you feed the lizard outside the tank. They can still eat sand accidentally, and tiny bits of rock don't exactly agree with a beardie's digestive system :(
It's one thing using a thermometer to monitor temperature, but you 100 percent need to use a dimming thermostat to control the temperature of your heat bulb. Using a linear uvb tube is also recommended and should cover about two thirds of your vivarium so that your bearded dragon can fully soak up the rays from the light. Enclosure size should be 4x2x2 for a fully grown beardie seeing as they can reach lengths of 45cm on average and get rather bulky. I have a German giant beardie and he will reach around 2ft in length. Most importantly tho is getting that dimming thermostat. So many informative channels don't include them in setup videos and that's very very risky and rather bad practice, because if you don't use a thermostat then you risk cooking the lizard as they can reach 60c plus! Also, don't use newspaper as the ink can leak from it, provide your bearded dragon with a sand/soil mixture so they can dig like they do in the wild, it'll also help keep their claws trimmed down.
They will only get the uv when basking and they don't lay in the basking spot all day. Uv light should go across the tank so the get uv light all day . Basking temp shoud be about 40 -42 c
lol he's so chill, mine is big mad as soon as I pet him. I got him from someone that didn't know how to take care of him so I've been trying to do all I can to learn to take care of him. One thing I can't seem to get is him to be even semi sociable.
@@zyern2822 this is correct. Mine was like this too when I got him. I was scared of him and he was scared of me. Once I got over him getting all angry and just persisted with picking him up and holding him he chilled right out. Also the trick is to not just put them back in their tank as soon as they start getting antsy, because then they learn that they just have to get a bit antsy and they get to go back in the tank. They are smart animals.
Thank you so much today I went to a reptile store and saw a couple bearded dragons and I wanted to get one I had no ideas what I needed so we did t buy one but know I know what to buy and this help very much
@@bubbly2 This is a common controversy in the Beardie world. The danger of using sand is the possibility of impaction. On the other hand, the danger of carpet is the dragon's toes getting caught in the fibers and the dragon accidentally hurting itself. The absolute safest option is newspaper to line the bottom of the terrarium. I have calcium sand in my adult beardie's terrarium, but I would not use calcium sand for young beardies.
ErinD It is entirely up to the person to be more aware of the beardie if they put sand in the viv, but if you decide to put sand in the viv make sure to feed your beardie outside of the viv so your beardie doesn’t eat sand and cause impaction
George Russell I would recommend some ceramic tiles because it will file down their nails so they aren’t as sharp and they’re easier to clean and overall won’t cause any damage to your beardie
I have 3 tortoises so I know my way around reptile well and I have realised I rlly like them, would a bearded dragon be a good idea as a pet now, or would somthing different be better
1. Feed it more insects in his juvenile time cause when they get older they eat more greens 2. They don’t need a red heat light Just get a uvb light a ceramic heater and get a normal heat light 3.when it’s a baby use paper towels for his enclosure so you can see if he is eating and pooping And that’s all I can tell you hopefully your beardie lives a long happy life I wish you luck
@@ZacharyLoftie-Eaton I know what I need to know about them, I have one. But there is always something that can be better or some small detail that the veterinarian doesn’t think about. Either way should I be able to ask people who have experience with them.
@Triggs One Well, I do agree they charge too much considering what it's made from but there was nothing I could find that was priced cheaper definitely not a vivarium made from glass they were all just as expensive or cost way more for a smaller enclosure. The best vivarium I found was 36"x18"x18" and it cost $379, I paid 340 I think for the Zen habitats maybe where you live there are better offers but I live in the US and nothing I could find was cheaper.
I have a questions about this terrarium Bearded dragon can be hurt by a cactus ? And when can i get terrarium that you have or something Like this? Sorry for english im from Poland and i still learn
Love ur channel but just saying that in the wild bearded dragons don’t always live on sand so I would say that paper tal or news paper or a good reptile carpet
The sand substrate is meh. Also if you must use a tube, make sure to display it horizontally as the strongest point of uv output is at the tip. We don't want bearded dragons with eye problems due to strong exposure :{ Anyways, I like watching videos and reading articles to help me understand the good and the bad of taking care of our friendly lizards. Great video, tho!
Can LED UV lights be used? What alternative is there to the heat bulb? About putting both lights in the same place would it not be better to ilumitate the whole thing with UV?
I have a 4 foot tank. I struggle to get the temp down. With no basking light the cool part of is 30c then with the light on 33c. Do they need a basking light as he claws to come out when it’s on & sits on tiles to cool down. House temp is 23c
Hi there, you can reduce the size of the waterfowl or remove it. You can also increase ventilation and make sure your substrate is dry :) If it does go slightly above 40% don't be too concerned just make sure your Bearded Dragon's enclosure is dry : )
@@UltimateExoticsReptiles its just always get a high humidity every night time, cause i live in indonesia (tropical) so its a bit hard to get below 50% humidity, but anyway, thankyou.
Should you have a smaller uvb bulb like that just for the basking spot or should you have a one that covers most of the enclosure like a strip light for bearded dragons?
Try to make sure to have a warm area and a cooler area so if you have a strip make sure the enclosure is big enough to have at least 1/3 of the enclosure around °80 F
@@Leo-gt1bx No it can not since LED is mainly used for plant growth but UVB is used to replicate the radiation from the sun that a bearded dragon uses also make sure you get a linear UVB bulb since the coil ones are pretty crappy
So this is just a question? But In the cage u only want it a certain humility? So if you have that water in there then that will evaporate and then the cage will have a higher humidity level? So wouldn’t you not want a water bowl?
Do I need to buy a heating mat to put on the cooling side? If I was to go on vacation could I just fill tank with bugs and enough water while I am away or should I get a friend to feed it daily?
Iesha Shaw, if you stay in an area where it gets cold at night then the best would be to use a heat pad, infrared night light or a ceramic heat emitter. Something that can generate heat without creating light as the light will disturb their night cycle😊👍🏻
So I use sand in my babies setup. But i hand feed him is that ok... He seams to be much happier when I put the sand in.... We are new to this would add a photo of our old and new set up.. But it wont let me
Hi there night time temperatures can drop to 18C (65F) - 25C (77F). If it gets colder then this in his enclosure at night then a heat pad might be necessary. Thanks!
If your house drops below 16 degrees at night then you can use a ceramic heat emitter bulb which projects heat instead of light. Avoid heat mats they can cause burns to your beardie. The CHE bulb should be controlled by a pulse thermostat
Calcium/vitamin sand should never be used. Plain sand isn’t the best substrate. A deep layer of a soil/playsand/clay mix is best. As long as their care is correct (proper temps, hydration, etc.) they can pass it no problem. Burrowing enrichment is extremely important for beardies.
I don’t know how big your bearded dragons get but mine got to near 2 ft long she would have covered 2/3 the length of your 3 ft tank that’s far from enough space , I had her in a 6 ft tank and that still felt small, I would 100% say 6 ft tank or bigger
Coil UVB's aren't very effective. A tube UVB is best which covers much more of the enclosure; especially the likes of a 4x2x2. 2x 75w heat lights are also optimal for the basking spot.
I have been reading a lot about beardies and will soon be getting one myself. The only ‘issue’ I have is my work schedule. I have a rotation shift (mornings, midshift, overnight). How can I ensure my beardie gets sufficient lighting during my midshift/overnight rotation?
You can get a plug with a timer for the lights so they will turn on and off at the time you set :)) (if you meant that you wouldn’t be able to turn on the lights)
A thermostat with a timer is your answer. Eco Tech Advanced Reptile Thermostat is what I use. You can set both day and night temps, turn lights on/off automatically. It's really a set and forget device. You can also set an alarm for if the temperature drops up to 10 degrees of your set temperature. I got my bearded dragon from a previous owner and they gave me the thermostat too. They couldn't figure out how to use it so they never used it, but after spending just a few minutes reading the instructions I had it all set properly. Now the lizard is much happier having regular lighting schedules and stable temperatures.
Firstly have a wooden vivarium with a minimum size of 4ft by 2ft by2ft, and not a 3ft vivarium. The bigger one allows for a more even heat gradient. Secondly, do NOT use a coil uv bulb. Bearded dragons need a tube uv that is fitted with a reflector. Coil uv bulbs are not suitable for them and will damage their eyes over time, and thirdly, do not use any loose substrate as there is a risk of impaction and greater place for germs. Slate tile at the warm end and fake grass (turf) at the cool end is far better and safer.
@@jasonpgarforth9748 Ideally no. You want to mimic their day/night light cycle, so quite often they will need to cool down and will hide in the shade, so they would need an area of their viv that doesn't have light and heat. For instance with a 4 ft by 2ft by 2ft viv, you would have your basking light at one side and start the uv at that side to (3 ft uv bulb), that way there will be a foot at the cool end where the beardie can cool down and be shaded too, ☺️
Is no one asking question of how the enclosure will be heated at night... the heat bulb emits light so can’t be left on 24/7... 12hr on/off cycle meaning no heat will be provided at night
Exo Terra UVB bulbs are no good. The wattage of UVB doesn’t really matter. Get an Arcadia 12-14% tube UVB bulb. Check out the bearded dragon care guide on the website reptifiles for more information.
Their humidity should be 30-60%, measured by a digital hygrometer. The basking spot temperature should be 42-45C, measured by a temperature gun. The care guide on the website reptifiles has more information.
Pure sand isn’t the best substrate for bearded dragons. New reptiles should be quarantined on paper towel for at least six weeks (ideally three months) to monitor their health. After, a deep layer of a soil/sand/clay mix is best.
The fulll quote is “You can use newspaper but the sand does look attractive and it does work well as long as you’re using the correct sand you shouldn’t have any trouble.” ☺️ these are professionals, he said sand is attractive as if also replicated their natural habitat too
They don’t if they get to hot they move that is why they are an basking spot and a cool spot and you can check the temp to make sure it is not hurting them
not trying to complain or anything but did you know that if you dp put sand in a reptile cage then when you feed it and the reptile eats the sand a little bit it can harden in its stomach hen cause it to not digest wich then can make it die
If you don’t put the vegetables and the bugs on the sand then it shouldn’t be a problem I’ve had mine in a 120 gallon tank with a sand dirt mix for 3 years and she is hella healthy she gets check ups at the vet once every 7 months
Hi there, yes and no. There have been some reported cases where Bearded Dragons have ingested sand and become impacted so there is always that risk of that possibly happening. If a Bearded Dragon is fed a correct diet with the correct calcium and vitamin supplements your Bearded Dragon is highly unlikely to ingest any sand and sand should be a safe substrate to use for an older Bearded Dragon. For hatchlings and juveniles it is best to keep them on papertowel or newspaper in order to keep a close eye on them, keep them clean and give them their best chance to grow as this is the time they are most vulnerable. As they get to around 6 - months old to a year old and if you are keen on a naturalistic style setup this is the best time to move them over to sand and you shouldn't have any issues if you are feeding them correctly. I hope this helps, thanks!
Pure sand isn’t the best substrate for bearded dragons. New reptiles should be quarantined on paper towel for at least six weeks (ideally three months) to monitor their health. After, a deep layer of a soil/sand/clay mix is best. Impaction is caused by improper husbandry, not loose substrate. As long as their husbandry is correct (temps/heating, hydration, etc.) a healthy animal will be able to pass loose sub no problem. They live on loose terrain in the wild, they’ve evolved to be able to handle it.
@@Nycdrilledits tile isn’t a great substrate because burrowing enrichment is extremely important for beardies, and 100% solid substrate can be hard on their joints. You could do half textured tile half loose, though.
The uvb light is the most important thing for them they have to have a high amount of uvb extremely extremely important absolutely no where will you hear you don't need any. You need the long tub it's a t5 I believe I forget what it's called but not what he has.
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My room is 75 Fahrenheit (23 degrees Celsius) is that ok?
@@LeuBlue That is perfect : )
Just a heads up bearded dragons need tube uvb (the long ones) because the bulb you used only creates a straight line. The tube needs to cover about 2/3rds of your tank also bearded dragons prefer the heat to be at 100-110°F for the basking side. I had mine at 90 and he refused to eat I increased the heat and he was happy
Thank you I’ll be replacing my bulb today
sam furbeck could you just use 2 uvb lamps?
How do you increase the heat? (I don’t have mine yet, got the tank ready but I’m watching A LOT of vids on lighting bc I’m super worried about it and can’t find this anywhere)
@@alonelylittleflea5152 Just a higher wattage heat bulb, I believe!
Emily Ernst or a ceramic bulb if it’s to cold at night or to keep the temperature up at day and produces no light but I’d watch a few vids before buying one since they can catch fire
Also coming from the UK we believe that the minimum size for a tank is 4ftx2ftx2ft
Yeah which equates to about 120gallon if I'm not wrong and most pet stores sell them
All Europe is 120 galons minimal...
Must be cool to live in those places
@@Toydvoid9090 full of drug dealers and crack heads not really pal, uk is very bad right now
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I love the setup, and the dragon is beautiful :)
Just small feedback though: I wouldn't be using sand at all (i own two healthy middle age dragons raised from infancy and i talk to many vets for health checkups and setup checkups so I can say I have experience !) Sure, they may run into it in the wild sometimes but its not in such a tight space with so much loose substrate. Dragons can die from substrate impaction, even though it is rare- best to eliminate the risk entirely. Use newspaper or paper towel!
The second feedback is not to turn off heat light at night. This is one of the first things my vet asked me before we even talked, i said "no i have a ceramic heat lamp and it stays on constantly" and my vet said "oh good. You have no idea how many people come here saying they turn off their heat, they shouldn't be doing it." Absolutely use a thermoregulator to auto adjust the heat so it doesnt get too hot or cold!
I know they experience cooler temps in the wild but we are keeping them in tight captivity with limited space to migrate so we do have to make some small quality of life adjustments for them to keep them well :)
Is it ok to turn it off if you have a heat mat as well?
@@rosiewhite8886 theres heavy debate ongoing about the use of heat pads for beardies; some claim that beardies cannot feel heat from their belly so they are more susceptible to get burned or injured by it, thus they say to never use one.. however I haven't found any solid study to back this up so i cant tell you if its completely true or not
Me personally I just use a ceramic heat lamp, it gives no light and is very low energy use- keeps the tank warm all year round because my beardies tanks has spot on insulation- the thermoregulator maintains the temp to a T in them. Heat pad might be good if you cannot keep your tank temperature up in the winter but other than that I personally would stay away from them and just stick to using your heat light fixture only and never turn it off (just to be safe)
Guys for more great beardie help this page is excellent for tips too!!
www.beardeddragon.org/
Ypu can use substrate it just has to be more clay like, tight sand
This is a helpful video. I am getting my first baby bearded dragon. And I do buy things form you guys for my spiders I am 12 years old thank you for the video
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My name is Evan and i'm 12 years old too 🤔
(But i want a bearded dragon and for now, i create is habitat ;) )
Glad I watched this. Turns out having a bearded dragon is harder than I thought. I might just stick with my birds and fish. I knew it would be a hard but turns out it’s harder lol. I don’t want to accidentally make one sick if I get one. I don’t think I’d be able to take care of one the way it would need. So glad I saw this before getting one.
Hi Jessica, that is a responsible decision :) When you feel like you have more time and you ready for a Bearded Dragon you won't regret getting one, they are incredible reptiles and very rewarding to keep :)
Please don’t use sand for a substrate
TheChubbyChicken please educate yourself instead of believing the first result you see on google
Jessica Jones I have birds and dragons birds are way harder get ill easier
@@kanyenorth5711 i am educated, and any normal human being with a brain would know that sand isn't good for a dragon
I use sand and my beardie loves it. It says on the directions beardie must be an adult. Your tank is awesome
Awesome, that is great to hear, thank you for your feedback : )
Be careful, because they can accidently eat the sand when feeding and cause impaction.
You should put uv light on both sides of the cage, because bearded dragons are supposed to have a hot side and a cold side but the uv light doesnt give off heat so use it on both sides of the cage
Whit bearded dragons it’s best to mist it every morning instant of a water ball
Depend on where u live tbh, if u live somewhere dry water bowls can help add humidity
Taya Wilson how about in southeast asia do i need water bowl?
@@HelloThere-lo3qi in all honesty I dont really know much about the climate of south east Asia...however if ur humidity is lower than recommended...possibly?
Taya Wilson it s tropical country right here,idont rlly understand about humidity here,it s like the cooler version of australia,yes it s still hot here day time 90-97f,i want to get one but i still have trouble on understanding the lighting and diet
@@HelloThere-lo3qi okay well if its tropical you probably dony need to put a water bowl in there. As for diet, babies need a diet primarily composed of insects, but as they grow they switch to eating more plants. Good readers are roaches and BSL larva. Veggies are kinda basic u really can just google what they can and cant eat and make salads (they can be picky tho so just take note of what they do and dont eat) As for lighting they need a warm spot and hot spots in there cage l. So the cooler side should be no Less than 80⁰F and the hotter side should be in the 90⁰Fs with a heat lamp that reaches basking temps of around 100⁰-110⁰F. You will also need a UVB light (tube for best results I think) and this is a light that just helps them digest food and grow like natural sunlight would. Speaking of that they also need calcium and multivitamin supplements that's come in powder form that u can sprinkle on their veggies, or coat their insects in...I think that's pretty much it
So the channel Cold Blood Creations said that for bearded dragons you might want to spray the vegetation with water instead of getting a water bowl as to control humidity. Is there something I missed or is it just a lot easier to use a water bowl? Thanks.
Hi there. We have always kept our Bearded Dragons with a water bowl and have never had any issues and have seen them drinking quite often. The only time I would consider trying that method is if your enclosure is struggling with humidity that is too high, thanks :)
My humidity was very high and once I took the water bowl out it went down. I spray his greens or a little on his nose he licks off.
Hey the ppl in cold blooded creations live in Georgia and have a naturally high humidity so it's harder for them to keep the humidity in their enclosure low so they dont use water bowls. Buy a hydrometer to gauge the humidity in your setup and if it's to high take the water bowl out of not you can keep it in.
@@johngrisham3784 im going to get a beardie soon and so for the tank i would need a thermometer and a hydrometer if im correct or do some have both in one? bc ive been struggling with that
@@samanthasalazar252 Yes you will need a thermometer and hydrometer actually you'll need two of them one for the warm side of the tank and one for the cool side and yes you can get one that has both a thermometer and hydrometer combined into one here is a link for the one I bought on amazon www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Digital-Thermometer-Humidity/dp/B06XY3X7P9/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=zoo+med+thermometer+humidity+gauge&qid=1609593984&sprefix=zoo+med+th&sr=8-3.
Thanks for this great video..
Was wondering if you could make a video of what you need to keep your own spider..
Thanks
You forgot to mention that sand should only be used if you feed the lizard outside the tank. They can still eat sand accidentally, and tiny bits of rock don't exactly agree with a beardie's digestive system :(
Yeah you should do a mix of sand soil and maybe something that’s like coconut bark or something
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It's one thing using a thermometer to monitor temperature, but you 100 percent need to use a dimming thermostat to control the temperature of your heat bulb. Using a linear uvb tube is also recommended and should cover about two thirds of your vivarium so that your bearded dragon can fully soak up the rays from the light. Enclosure size should be 4x2x2 for a fully grown beardie seeing as they can reach lengths of 45cm on average and get rather bulky. I have a German giant beardie and he will reach around 2ft in length. Most importantly tho is getting that dimming thermostat. So many informative channels don't include them in setup videos and that's very very risky and rather bad practice, because if you don't use a thermostat then you risk cooking the lizard as they can reach 60c plus! Also, don't use newspaper as the ink can leak from it, provide your bearded dragon with a sand/soil mixture so they can dig like they do in the wild, it'll also help keep their claws trimmed down.
They will only get the uv when basking and they don't lay in the basking spot all day. Uv light should go across the tank so the get uv light all day . Basking temp shoud be about 40 -42 c
lol he's so chill, mine is big mad as soon as I pet him. I got him from someone that didn't know how to take care of him so I've been trying to do all I can to learn to take care of him. One thing I can't seem to get is him to be even semi sociable.
Daily pissing him off does the trick
@@zyern2822 this is correct. Mine was like this too when I got him. I was scared of him and he was scared of me. Once I got over him getting all angry and just persisted with picking him up and holding him he chilled right out. Also the trick is to not just put them back in their tank as soon as they start getting antsy, because then they learn that they just have to get a bit antsy and they get to go back in the tank. They are smart animals.
Thank you so much today I went to a reptile store and saw a couple bearded dragons and I wanted to get one I had no ideas what I needed so we did t buy one but know I know what to buy and this help very much
Don’t use sand
But other wise ok. I gess
So should i just use the carpet?
@@bubbly2 This is a common controversy in the Beardie world. The danger of using sand is the possibility of impaction. On the other hand, the danger of carpet is the dragon's toes getting caught in the fibers and the dragon accidentally hurting itself. The absolute safest option is newspaper to line the bottom of the terrarium. I have calcium sand in my adult beardie's terrarium, but I would not use calcium sand for young beardies.
@@marcusgunn6953 can't u use eco earth or sum shi like that for a Bioactive enclosure?
@@angelibarra5916 I imagine that would be fine for a bioactive enclosure. I'm certainly no expert, so please don't rely on my word alone
@@marcusgunn6953 calcium sand is known to be the most dangerous substrate in the reptile world why would you use it
amazing!!! Thank you for sharing this experiece with us
Only a pleasure, glad you enjoyed it😊👍🏻
@@UltimateExoticsReptiles ok thanks
My tank is more of a square, how could I get one area to be cooler than the basking area because the bulb I have spreads across the tank fairly evenly
slightly block part of the lamp, or slant it
Can't they ingest sand when they capture their bugs? I've been seeing many say, "No sand"
ErinD It is entirely up to the person to be more aware of the beardie if they put sand in the viv, but if you decide to put sand in the viv make sure to feed your beardie outside of the viv so your beardie doesn’t eat sand and cause impaction
@@Anete-qw1vx what's the best alternative ?
George Russell I would recommend some ceramic tiles because it will file down their nails so they aren’t as sharp and they’re easier to clean and overall won’t cause any damage to your beardie
@@Anete-qw1vx 👍 cheers pal
@@Anete-qw1vx wouldnt eco earth or sum reptile friendly dirt be easier to clean since u can make an bio active enclosure?
I have 3 tortoises so I know my way around reptile well and I have realised I rlly like them, would a bearded dragon be a good idea as a pet now, or would somthing different be better
Hi Rosie. Yes I think a Bearded Dragon would be a great a pet : )
Rosie White bearded dragons are really good lizards and very easy to care for
Love the South African accent!
Thanks😊
Where is the tank from
I’m getting a bearded dragon soon.
It’s my first bearded dragon, any tips?
I want my dragon to have the best life it can!
1. Feed it more insects in his juvenile time cause when they get older they eat more greens
2. They don’t need a red heat light Just get a uvb light a ceramic heater and get a normal heat light
3.when it’s a baby use paper towels for his enclosure so you can see if he is eating and pooping
And that’s all I can tell you hopefully your beardie lives a long happy life I wish you luck
@@ZacharyLoftie-Eaton I know what I need to know about them, I have one. But there is always something that can be better or some small detail that the veterinarian doesn’t think about. Either way should I be able to ask people who have experience with them.
At first I skipped over your intro, but then I realized the aussie accent. Rewinded the vid just to hear the intro.
Where can i find that enclosure? I wanna do a set up identical to this
I dont know about that exact one but zenhabitats has ones about that size and bigger. They have the perfect size one for a bearded dragon 4' x 2' x 2'
@Triggs One Well, I do agree they charge too much considering what it's made from but there was nothing I could find that was priced cheaper definitely not a vivarium made from glass they were all just as expensive or cost way more for a smaller enclosure. The best vivarium I found was 36"x18"x18" and it cost $379, I paid 340 I think for the Zen habitats maybe where you live there are better offers but I live in the US and nothing I could find was cheaper.
I have a questions about this terrarium Bearded dragon can be hurt by a cactus ? And when can i get terrarium that you have or something Like this? Sorry for english im from Poland and i still learn
Hi there, thank you for your comment. The cactus is a fake plastic plant and therefore it is soft and can't harm the Bearded Dragon : )
@@UltimateExoticsReptiles If i want to put some real cactus it can hurt a lizard ?
Daily memes yes. Are you okay on the head!? A real cactus will HURT THE DRAGON!
thanks man very helpful
Its a pleasure, I am glad you found it helpful : )
Love that set up!! Very informative! Thanks
Please do more of these this helps me alot
how much did this whole setup cost? i’m trying to get a price range for my new beardie
for mine it costed about 400 for every
thing
Bout 2 to 3 thousand
What about cocoir mixed in the the sand?
Great Job!😁👍🏽
Thanks!😊
Love ur channel but just saying that in the wild bearded dragons don’t always live on sand so I would say that paper tal or news paper or a good reptile carpet
Btw I am getting a leopard gecko from u guys ,thx
I use puppy pads for my beardie
I am getting a bearded dragon do they like sound like if I play my music will it hurt them.Please I need to know thanks
The sand substrate is meh. Also if you must use a tube, make sure to display it horizontally as the strongest point of uv output is at the tip. We don't want bearded dragons with eye problems due to strong exposure :{ Anyways, I like watching videos and reading articles to help me understand the good and the bad of taking care of our friendly lizards. Great video, tho!
I have a bearded dragon of my own you are not supposed to put them on n sand
The cage looks awesome but they’re all out of stock on your website. Just want to know when they will be in stock again.
Can LED UV lights be used? What alternative is there to the heat bulb?
About putting both lights in the same place would it not be better to ilumitate the whole thing with UV?
Before I go out and buy one should I set up my tank? Like pre heat it?
I would also like to know, I’m assuming it would be a good idea to have it already heated though
@@chowchow243 I just got two today mate, the guy let me walk out with them just said go straight home and set it up.
@@RonaldRayGunn nice man I’m jealous lol, I’m looking to getting a couple i love them
I have a 4 foot tank. I struggle to get the temp down. With no basking light the cool part of is 30c then with the light on 33c. Do they need a basking light as he claws to come out when it’s on & sits on tiles to cool down. House temp is 23c
Hi, just wanna ask some question real quick, how do you decrease humidity if it's get above 40%?
Take water bowl out and if substrate is wet change it to dry like sand
Hi there, you can reduce the size of the waterfowl or remove it. You can also increase ventilation and make sure your substrate is dry :) If it does go slightly above 40% don't be too concerned just make sure your Bearded Dragon's enclosure is dry : )
@@Mck1mm thanks for the advice! Definitely gonna try that
@@UltimateExoticsReptiles its just always get a high humidity every night time, cause i live in indonesia (tropical) so its a bit hard to get below 50% humidity, but anyway, thankyou.
@@bobbysanjaya3234 I'm also in Indo and I'm getting my first beardy, a bit nervous with humidity
Chuck the sand! Really bad for dragons they can get easily impacted :(
They get pores beacuse of Sand right?
I thought it was ok for adults but not for babies lol
@@jasonpgarforth9748 yeah I think it can be used but I wouldn't risk it if u don't need to.
Should you have a smaller uvb bulb like that just for the basking spot or should you have a one that covers most of the enclosure like a strip light for bearded dragons?
Try to make sure to have a warm area and a cooler area so if you have a strip make sure the enclosure is big enough to have at least 1/3 of the enclosure around °80 F
@@devin_loftthecat5253Can LED lights be used for the UV?
@@Leo-gt1bx No it can not since LED is mainly used for plant growth but UVB is used to replicate the radiation from the sun that a bearded dragon uses also make sure you get a linear UVB bulb since the coil ones are pretty crappy
So this is just a question? But In the cage u only want it a certain humility? So if you have that water in there then that will evaporate and then the cage will have a higher humidity level? So wouldn’t you not want a water bowl?
Do they have to have the lights on 24/7??… me and my gf are arguing about that part, I say no but she says yes.
South Africa and Australia have a similar climate
Do I need to buy a heating mat to put on the cooling side?
If I was to go on vacation could I just fill tank with bugs and enough water while I am away or should I get a friend to feed it daily?
No, heat mats are useless for beardies and not a good heat source in general. If you go on vacation you need to get a friend to feed them.
Hi so I plan on owning a bearded dragon and was wondering what do you use for nighttime heat
Iesha Shaw, if you stay in an area where it gets cold at night then the best would be to use a heat pad, infrared night light or a ceramic heat emitter. Something that can generate heat without creating light as the light will disturb their night cycle😊👍🏻
Dont use red lights or heat pads. Get a ceramic heat emitter
how do j get those ceramic pieces to go in my tank to hang the lights
So I use sand in my babies setup. But i hand feed him is that ok... He seams to be much happier when I put the sand in.... We are new to this would add a photo of our old and new set up.. But it wont let me
how many hours does the light turn on? and what time need to start to open it?
Hi there, your light can be on for 10 - 12 hours a day. I would follow your day cycle depending on where you live. We do 7am - 6pm, thanks!
What about dimming thermostat pulse thermostat etc.
You sound like your from South Africa do u sell bearded dragons?
You need to watch the humidity with the water bowl
What about night time temperatures?
Hi there night time temperatures can drop to 18C (65F) - 25C (77F). If it gets colder then this in his enclosure at night then a heat pad might be necessary. Thanks!
If your house drops below 16 degrees at night then you can use a ceramic heat emitter bulb which projects heat instead of light. Avoid heat mats they can cause burns to your beardie. The CHE bulb should be controlled by a pulse thermostat
What’s the minimum size tan I’ve got 3x2x2 is this ok for adult dragon
Adults need a 4x2x2’ enclosure minimum, and bigger is strongly recommended.
Been looking for a dinosaur skull like that...where can I buy it!
Store
Amazon
Archeological dig sites
I have one year bearded dragon the store told me that can't use sand is that true
Calcium/vitamin sand should never be used. Plain sand isn’t the best substrate. A deep layer of a soil/playsand/clay mix is best. As long as their care is correct (proper temps, hydration, etc.) they can pass it no problem. Burrowing enrichment is extremely important for beardies.
Wait so would i need a heat mat or just the lamp
You would need just the heat lamp, as long as your ambient temperature isn't below 18 Degrees Celsius (65 Degrees Fahrenheit) at night. Thanks!
I’m confused what do you use for the night time as they both daytime bulbs they put out light and light and heat no good for Night ?
All lights must be off at night. They don’t need heat at night either.
I don’t know how big your bearded dragons get but mine got to near 2 ft long she would have covered 2/3 the length of your 3 ft tank that’s far from enough space , I had her in a 6 ft tank and that still felt small, I would 100% say 6 ft tank or bigger
Coil UVB's aren't very effective. A tube UVB is best which covers much more of the enclosure; especially the likes of a 4x2x2. 2x 75w heat lights are also optimal for the basking spot.
What are the full dimensions for this viverium. You only said 3ft long
Is it the same thing for a Fancy Bearded Dragon
Can u use wood chips at the bottom
Per day how many hour light should be on?
About 12 hours. On during the day, off at night.
I just bought a bearded dragon I dont have a heat lamp will a heating pad be fine
Hell nah man you need to get a heat lamp asap
I have been reading a lot about beardies and will soon be getting one myself. The only ‘issue’ I have is my work schedule. I have a rotation shift (mornings, midshift, overnight). How can I ensure my beardie gets sufficient lighting during my midshift/overnight rotation?
You can get a plug with a timer for the lights so they will turn on and off at the time you set :)) (if you meant that you wouldn’t be able to turn on the lights)
A thermostat with a timer is your answer. Eco Tech Advanced Reptile Thermostat is what I use. You can set both day and night temps, turn lights on/off automatically. It's really a set and forget device. You can also set an alarm for if the temperature drops up to 10 degrees of your set temperature.
I got my bearded dragon from a previous owner and they gave me the thermostat too. They couldn't figure out how to use it so they never used it, but after spending just a few minutes reading the instructions I had it all set properly. Now the lizard is much happier having regular lighting schedules and stable temperatures.
i need to know what to do for my bearded dragon, since i am getting one in 3 or 4 days
That is great, watch the video and hopefully it will set you up on the right track, thanks : )
Firstly have a wooden vivarium with a minimum size of 4ft by 2ft by2ft, and not a 3ft vivarium. The bigger one allows for a more even heat gradient. Secondly, do NOT use a coil uv bulb. Bearded dragons need a tube uv that is fitted with a reflector. Coil uv bulbs are not suitable for them and will damage their eyes over time, and thirdly, do not use any loose substrate as there is a risk of impaction and greater place for germs. Slate tile at the warm end and fake grass (turf) at the cool end is far better and safer.
lynsey9814 thanks, i have my bearded dragon now
@@lynsey9814 can the tube uv light go all the way across the vivarium
@@jasonpgarforth9748 Ideally no. You want to mimic their day/night light cycle, so quite often they will need to cool down and will hide in the shade, so they would need an area of their viv that doesn't have light and heat. For instance with a 4 ft by 2ft by 2ft viv, you would have your basking light at one side and start the uv at that side to (3 ft uv bulb), that way there will be a foot at the cool end where the beardie can cool down and be shaded too, ☺️
Can I do half land half water pool?
No. While bearded dragons should have a water dish, they shouldn’t have a pool that takes up half of the floor space.
Is no one asking question of how the enclosure will be heated at night... the heat bulb emits light so can’t be left on 24/7... 12hr on/off cycle meaning no heat will be provided at night
Hi does the 13 watt uvb enough? What about higher watt like exo terra
Exo Terra UVB bulbs are no good. The wattage of UVB doesn’t really matter. Get an Arcadia 12-14% tube UVB bulb. Check out the bearded dragon care guide on the website reptifiles for more information.
I live in Thailand. The humidity is always 50-80% and the temperature 25-40°C. Is the humidity too much?
Their humidity should be 30-60%, measured by a digital hygrometer. The basking spot temperature should be 42-45C, measured by a temperature gun. The care guide on the website reptifiles has more information.
@@nightinggale6470 Thank you
Do you recommend the tanks they sell a pet stores that come already with all you need?
Yes, there is nothing wrong with those😊👍🏻
You would just have to buy a tube UVB light and better thermometers
Make sure you get a 40 gallon tank even if your getting a juvenile
My tank is as big as my bed!!!
Awesome!
Question , do bearded dragons HAVE to eat live animals ?
Hey
Where can I buy y’all’s tank
Ive been told sand is not good on babies. Is that true?
Pure sand isn’t the best substrate for bearded dragons. New reptiles should be quarantined on paper towel for at least six weeks (ideally three months) to monitor their health. After, a deep layer of a soil/sand/clay mix is best.
How long does it take to ship to Texas, USA
Where can I find this exact tank? I've been looking for one just like this for so long @everyone
We sell them but we are based in South Africa😊👍🏻
That causes impaction
Stfu
Is it good for me to have a 6×2×2?
That’s an awesome size! Be sure to fill it up with plenty of clutter
I don't have a heat lamp will a heating pad be fine
No get a lamp if you dont have one yet
where can i find the rock ?
“You can use news paper, but the sand does look attractive. “ it’s not about how good it looks, it’s about the health and the safety of your lizard.
I am personally going to be using either tiles, or paper towels.
The fulll quote is “You can use newspaper but the sand does look attractive and it does work well as long as you’re using the correct sand you shouldn’t have any trouble.” ☺️ these are professionals, he said sand is attractive as if also replicated their natural habitat too
Impaction can also happen with newspaper or paper towels, impaction usually depends on your husbandry. Incorrect husbandry = impaction.
Yeah in the wild they also walk on news paper, duh. Look we’re they come from and make your enclosure like that.
Is it safe for baby bearded dragons having sand in their environment??
Need a 4x2x2 minimum not 3ft and tube uvb lighting also not bulb style so yous have kinda give some wrong info there
Where the most best tank for a great price no small tank
What wood is the cage made out of
How do you make sure they don't burn themselves ag the lights?
They don’t if they get to hot they move that is why they are an basking spot and a cool spot and you can check the temp to make sure it is not hurting them
@@jordenclay746 Thank you very much ^^
Hi how big is your cage? 🦎
not trying to complain or anything but did you know that if you dp put sand in a reptile cage then when you feed it and the reptile eats the sand a little bit it can harden in its stomach hen cause it to not digest wich then can make it die
That’s not how sand works pal. The sand can affect their breathing but it wont affect their digestion.
If you don’t put the vegetables and the bugs on the sand then it shouldn’t be a problem I’ve had mine in a 120 gallon tank with a sand dirt mix for 3 years and she is hella healthy she gets check ups at the vet once every 7 months
I got told sand is bad.Is there any truth in that
Hi there, yes and no. There have been some reported cases where Bearded Dragons have ingested sand and become impacted so there is always that risk of that possibly happening. If a Bearded Dragon is fed a correct diet with the correct calcium and vitamin supplements your Bearded Dragon is highly unlikely to ingest any sand and sand should be a safe substrate to use for an older Bearded Dragon. For hatchlings and juveniles it is best to keep them on papertowel or newspaper in order to keep a close eye on them, keep them clean and give them their best chance to grow as this is the time they are most vulnerable. As they get to around 6 - months old to a year old and if you are keen on a naturalistic style setup this is the best time to move them over to sand and you shouldn't have any issues if you are feeding them correctly. I hope this helps, thanks!
@@UltimateExoticsReptiles thanks for that
Pure sand isn’t the best substrate for bearded dragons. New reptiles should be quarantined on paper towel for at least six weeks (ideally three months) to monitor their health. After, a deep layer of a soil/sand/clay mix is best. Impaction is caused by improper husbandry, not loose substrate. As long as their husbandry is correct (temps/heating, hydration, etc.) a healthy animal will be able to pass loose sub no problem. They live on loose terrain in the wild, they’ve evolved to be able to handle it.
@@nightinggale6470 ok thanks I wanted tiles but the pet owner said they are but and sand is better but I don’t trust the sand
@@Nycdrilledits tile isn’t a great substrate because burrowing enrichment is extremely important for beardies, and 100% solid substrate can be hard on their joints. You could do half textured tile half loose, though.
That uvb is not usually recommended. Do you use them?
The uvb light is the most important thing for them they have to have a high amount of uvb extremely extremely important absolutely no where will you hear you don't need any. You need the long tub it's a t5 I believe I forget what it's called but not what he has.
Didn't realize that was 2 years ago well dang hopefully u got one
Where can i get that shirt at
i need that cage