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Bmac60 · Nov 16, 2017

So my beardie usually darkens while he's basking. His basking spot is a branch that he can climb up to get however close to the light he wants. The temps range from 104-120 depending on where he is sitting under the light. Is this normal?

Reptilelady · Nov 16, 2017

Hi,
Would like to point out that 120 degrees is a tad hot for any age dragon. I would keep it at 105-110 max. As long as he's not stressed out or have a dark beard, seems to be okay to me.
https://www.beardeddragoncare101.com/proper-temperatures-bearded-dragon/

Bmac60 · Nov 16, 2017

Hmm okay. I have a 100 watt light so I just ordered a 75 watt. And no his beard isn’t black it’s his back and under his belly. When he’s not basking he turns lighter

destiny1998 · Nov 16, 2017

Hi. Turning dark while basking is normal. Its how they absorb more heat. How are you taking the temps? Yes 120 is too hot.

Bmac60 · Nov 17, 2017

I have a digital thermometer on the wall and then I have the little reptitemp gun that I take the temperatures with also because the wall one seems to be a few degrees off

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