Hello everyone. I’m completely new to having a reptile as a pet. I purchased my handsome man, Buster, this past Thursday. He was purchased from PetSmart and I feel as though I’ve been drowning ever since. He was an impulse buy so I really want to make sure I’m caring for him properly. I have been reading and taking in SO much information over these past 4 days. I currently have him in a 30 gallon tank and struggling w/ humidity problems. My home is SUPER humid so I know, until we move, I’m not going to be able to steady it w/o a dehumidifier. I seen on another discussion I can purchase 1 from HomeDepot (I will tomorrow). At this time, I get scared to feed him crickets because the grow quickly and I keep reading the have parasites and can cause infection if he’s bitten. I usually feed him a couple at a time, however, I don’t feel he’s getting enough. I really want him to thrive and grow. Lighting is great. Basking and uvb is great. He seems happy as well, but I don’t want to miss any signs. ANY and all pointers are welcome. There are SO many discussions my eyeballs are drying out reading them lol. Thanks in advance?
Also, I just read the type of UVB I’m using is incorrect. Since I now understand I need a T5 Reptisun 10.0 bulb, I wanted to know if those come on different wattages. If so, what wattage will I need for my 30 gallon tank for a young Beardie.
Also, I just read the type of UVB I’m using is incorrect. Since I now understand I need a T5 Reptisun 10.0 bulb, I wanted to know if those come on different wattages. If so, what wattage will I need for my 30 gallon tank for a young Beardie.