New Bearded Dragon Owner (Need Help)

alexgilliss · Dec 27, 2020

I just got my bearded dragon last night, and I need tips on what to feed him and what to use for his habitat. This is his current tank

This is the kit I have https://www.gotpetsupplies.com/products/zoo-med-repti-habitat-bearded-dragon-tank-kit-20-gal?variant=6866491716&msclkid=e0e334a3ad61142362596b4a8eb62bbf&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=MS%20Shopping&utm_term=4585375808607511&utm_content=Brands

AHBD · Dec 28, 2020

Hi there, a very important addition would be a long tube Reptisun 1.0 t5 uvb bulb. I know it seems confusing but the compact bulb that comes with the kit usually does not put out enough uvb. Feeding 1/4 " crickets 2-3 times a day, as many as they want while they are babies and also bsfl [ black soldier fly larva ] aka calci worms or Phoenix worms, medium size. Dribble water on his snout for a drink every day or 2. That's just a few tips, someone else may answer more.

EHerb · Dec 28, 2020

I feed 3 times a day locusts in the morning Dubia roaches for lunch and locusts or something diff for dinner - don’t feed 2 hours before the lights go out as they need that time to digest the food under the lamp
Feed as much as he will eat in 5 minutes each time you feed
Make sure you also feed your bugs lettuce or veg
Amd make sure you feed some salad to your dragon every day too mixed leaf salad is fine and dust all your bugs with calcium powder

KarrieRee · Dec 28, 2020

Please order this UVB ASAP-- https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/zoo-med-reptisun-t5-ho-terrarium-hood.html 22" bulb but for now we need to focus on the UVB and basking temps- they need to be taken w/ a digital probe thermometer NO stick ons --- please feed salads every morning here is a website for nutrition ignore the kale thing its a good staple feeder http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Nutrition.html
Please order his some BSFL some dubia roaches and small super worms from here http://www.dubiaroches.com
You need to get your basking temps and UVB in order for your dragon to keep eating -- please get him a hide -- let me know what you get for the UVB ect and I will help you get it set up -- most pet stores do not carry the fixture I recommended - they only have the 18 or 20 inch your going to need the 24" fixture in a bigger tank that is why I have suggested the 24' plus it comes w/ the 5.0 bulb that you can use on the 20 gallon tank

Karrie

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