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Samsal8":2d01a491 said:

Hi everyone! I’m new to the bearded dragon family and need some help. I did some research before and calculations and bought a start up kit only to do even MORE research after the fact and see that what was included in the kit is either useless or bad for my beardie. I just want my dragon to have a good, happy, and healthy life in its environment. Can anyone offer some pointers as to what to get instead of what’s in the kit and maybe whether or not some of it is good for a baby dragon. Thanks!

The kit includes:
20 Gallon glass terrarium this is going to need to be upgraded very soon - they outgrow them very quickly I would look at getting a tank 75-120 gallon he will out grow a 40 gallon as well
(1) 12" Hood w/fluorescent lamp what is the brand and bulb? You will need to upgrade this as well I recommend a 24" fixture w/ reflector -- and a Reptisun 10.0 T 5
1 Combo deep dome lamp fixture what is in this NO colored bulbs! basking temps need to be 105-110 taken w/ a digital probe thermometer
(1) 10 lb VitaSand substrate-- bad idea -- causes impaction and harbors bacteria I would use paper towels for now or newspaper
1 Reptile thermometer if this is a stick on it only gives ambient temps you need a digital probe thermometer - you can get at petco or petsmart $6
1 Food/water dish
1 Bag of food-- ditch the pellets feed to your crickets or roaches - they need fresh green salads every morning long w/ live insects like crickets or dubia roaches I highly recommend dubia roaches better feeder and more nutritious
1 Repti Calcium is w/ D3 I am thinking it is given 5 x per week dusted on the insects and you need vitamins 2 x per week
If you need more help please ask --- is your little one eating salads ? Here is a website for nutrition
http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Nutrition.html ignore the kale thing its a good staple feeder

Karrie

Thank you!!

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