Possible New Beardie!

[JayceeBuddy67]

So in June or July, I'm almost for sure getting a new little guy from PetSmart. They are pretty small. But of course cute! I'm getting a new cage for Miss Buddy, and using her old one for him/her, and will have about $50 left over for lighting, and accessories.

 

[CooperDragon]

That's great! Do be sure to set aside plenty of money for good lighting as that is very important.

 

[MikeILC]

Please take this into account as beardies can get quite expensive.


"A 40g breeder tank - $50~ - check your local stores/classifieds Or here
A UVB bulb (Pick one) $20-$40
- The Arcadia 12% Tube
- The reptisun 10.0 Tube
- The reptisun 10.0 HO Tube
A Fluourescent Fixture - $20-$60
- For the Arcadia 12%
- For the Reptisun 10.0
- For the Reptisun 10.0 HO
A basking bulb - $3-$15 Click here to read more
At least 1 dome fixture - $13
A thermometer - $20~
A solid substrate - <$20 - check out your local home improvement stores for tile and the like - Lowes and Home depot
Some item that can be used as a basking surface - $0-$20+ - look online for logs or find something around the house/outside. Sanitize any outside items
A multivitamin powder - $10
A Calcium with Vit. D3 powder - $5"

-Cited from https://www.beardeddragon.org/articles/newbies-guide-what-to-buy/-

 

[JayceeBuddy67]

I think the vitamin I will use will be Repti-cal (?) Is that ok?

 

[MikeILC]

As long as it has D3 in it I don't think it should be a problem.

 

[JayceeBuddy67]

Will 8x8x8 big enough for Miss Buddy with room to grow?

 

[MikeILC]

Uhm if you mean 8 foot by 8 foot by 8 foot absolutely O.O

 

[JayceeBuddy67]

Yeah.... It was 8 inches My dad told me how small it was..... :lol: Looking for a bigger one. I measured a good size and found 3ftx3ftx3ft would be good. How big are yall's?

P.S. Miss Buddy is sound asleep on my keyboard :lol: Poor Baby! So tired. Her head is shedding like crazy, and its driving her crazy! She was running around and rubbing her head on the tank..... Poor Baby!


Thank you!

 

[JayceeBuddy67]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Exo-Terra-Mini-Wide-Terrarium/361002749375?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20131231084308%26meid%3Df9860e7567274523b11480dc6fad0aa6%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D24%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D331540320671

 

[MikeILC]

Yeah. Thats way to small sadly. You'll want something of this size 36 x 18 x 17 or bigger. Something at least 3 feet long.
I took a picture of my cage with a ruler on the lower right to show the size. Let me know what you decide. My tank is a 40 gallon breeder (36x18x17).

 

[JayceeBuddy67]

When we go to Dallas me and my dad are going to shop around in the galleria and in Dallas. I found 36x36x36 would be big enough. How big do you think my tank right now is? How many gallons? Also, does anyone know any good breeders in my area? I would like a juvie. Thanks for the advice!

 

[MikeILC]

Honestly it looks like a 10 gallon or 20 gallon high. I'd reccomend http://bhb-reptiles.myshopify.com/collections/bearded-dragons for a dragon, especially one with quality. The owner owns one of the best snake breeding buisness' in the world. Please refer to this caresheet. https://www.beardeddragon.org/articles/caresheet/ It really will educate you on everything you need to know. If you have any more questions please just ask.