alkemisten3
Hatchling Member
Aloha!
I have recently got my first small beardie, approx 5/6 months old, around 75 grams and 22-26 CM long...
I Have some photos here
http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/6740/dragon1i.jpg
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/7289/dragon2b.jpg
http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/3528/dragon3mh.jpg
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/9199/dragon4j.jpg
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/1867/dragon5.jpg
http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/9549/dragon6r.jpg
http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/4097/dragon7.jpg
http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/1292/dragon8.jpg
I got recommended at reptileforums.co.uk not to use my compact UVB light, as it could turn out to be not sufficient.
It is a Exoterra Repti Glo 10.0 13W...
The basking light is a 100 W normal white light basking bulb. Do you recommend a tube, and in this case, please give me advices of a couple of good ones.
Second question> Substrate. I have a temporary solution of thick outdoor carpet in the bottom and on the top shelf liner - which in the long run is not really sanitary and not easy to clean.. I was thinking about tiles instead, is this a good idea? Otherwise - any other suggestions? Money is not a problem - could it be worth getting fake grass carpet or reptile carpets? In this case - recommendations of specific ones?
3rd and last issue> Temperatures... I live in Malta, so temperatures are not really low here. Although now in winter time, temp goes down to around 20-21 in room, meaning same temp inside terrarium at night - ok? Cool side is usually around 23-24 in day time and warm side around 27-29... I am planning on getting a secondary heat source - as the only one I have is actually the 100W basking light ATM. Could you recommend a heating mat with suitable thermostat - OR infrared heating bulb, with suitable thermostat...
Now, another thing is that - basking area should be no more than around 47 degrees, but since *see photos* - I have made it like this, temp directly under basking light is approx 65 degrees C and obviously my dragon is never directly underneath since it is too hot for her...
Any kind of suggestions are highly appriciated, and answers ASAP. Thanks a lot! :mrgreen:
Ps. "Hope" Says hi!
I have recently got my first small beardie, approx 5/6 months old, around 75 grams and 22-26 CM long...
I Have some photos here
http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/6740/dragon1i.jpg
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/7289/dragon2b.jpg
http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/3528/dragon3mh.jpg
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/9199/dragon4j.jpg
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/1867/dragon5.jpg
http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/9549/dragon6r.jpg
http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/4097/dragon7.jpg
http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/1292/dragon8.jpg
I got recommended at reptileforums.co.uk not to use my compact UVB light, as it could turn out to be not sufficient.
It is a Exoterra Repti Glo 10.0 13W...
The basking light is a 100 W normal white light basking bulb. Do you recommend a tube, and in this case, please give me advices of a couple of good ones.
Second question> Substrate. I have a temporary solution of thick outdoor carpet in the bottom and on the top shelf liner - which in the long run is not really sanitary and not easy to clean.. I was thinking about tiles instead, is this a good idea? Otherwise - any other suggestions? Money is not a problem - could it be worth getting fake grass carpet or reptile carpets? In this case - recommendations of specific ones?
3rd and last issue> Temperatures... I live in Malta, so temperatures are not really low here. Although now in winter time, temp goes down to around 20-21 in room, meaning same temp inside terrarium at night - ok? Cool side is usually around 23-24 in day time and warm side around 27-29... I am planning on getting a secondary heat source - as the only one I have is actually the 100W basking light ATM. Could you recommend a heating mat with suitable thermostat - OR infrared heating bulb, with suitable thermostat...
Now, another thing is that - basking area should be no more than around 47 degrees, but since *see photos* - I have made it like this, temp directly under basking light is approx 65 degrees C and obviously my dragon is never directly underneath since it is too hot for her...
Any kind of suggestions are highly appriciated, and answers ASAP. Thanks a lot! :mrgreen:
Ps. "Hope" Says hi!