ChrisAndBacon
Member
Hi everyone,
I just purchased my very first bearded dragon, Bacon, about 3 weeks ago. Im worried his enclosure might be causing him stress. Specifically the lighting. I feel like it may be too far away from his body and this may be the cause of his glass surfing and darkened under belly. I keep seeing online this pertains to stress so im really worried (as im sure is a common thing with us dragon owners lol). But I have little to moderate knowledge of these desert dwellers so I'd like to hear from the experts.
Okay the specifics.
Enclosure info:
Tank Size
L 30" W 12.5" H 18" (Previously aquarium)
Lighting
Reptisun T5 UVB Tube bulb & PowerSun 80 Watt Mercury Vapor UVB Basking Bulb
Temp/Humidity
Exo-Terra Digital Infared Thermometer & Zoo Med Digital Thermometer/Hygrometer
Low range: 80-87°F
High Range: 92-105°F
Humidity: 32-40%
Decor
Brown Reptile Carpet
Various Mopani roots, artificial plants, and straw hammock.
Maintenance
Spot cleaned daily. Cleaned once a week. Wipe Out reptile sanitizer used.
Bacon info:
Hypo/Het Leatherback. 8.75 inches long. 3-4 months old.
Food
6-8 Discoid roaches (im in FL) a day & 1 hornworm a week. Dusted with calcium 3-4 times a week.
Salad sprayed w/ water and lightly dusted w/ vitamins.Offered daily. Collard greens. Zucchini. Butternut Squash.
Behavior
Just went through his first shed with me.
Seems to be quite active. Hanging and jumping around his enclosure. Tends to close his eyes alot. Able to handle but still kinda fast and jumpy. Gets a darkened under belly often.
PICS
I just purchased my very first bearded dragon, Bacon, about 3 weeks ago. Im worried his enclosure might be causing him stress. Specifically the lighting. I feel like it may be too far away from his body and this may be the cause of his glass surfing and darkened under belly. I keep seeing online this pertains to stress so im really worried (as im sure is a common thing with us dragon owners lol). But I have little to moderate knowledge of these desert dwellers so I'd like to hear from the experts.
Okay the specifics.
Enclosure info:
Tank Size
L 30" W 12.5" H 18" (Previously aquarium)
Lighting
Reptisun T5 UVB Tube bulb & PowerSun 80 Watt Mercury Vapor UVB Basking Bulb
Temp/Humidity
Exo-Terra Digital Infared Thermometer & Zoo Med Digital Thermometer/Hygrometer
Low range: 80-87°F
High Range: 92-105°F
Humidity: 32-40%
Decor
Brown Reptile Carpet
Various Mopani roots, artificial plants, and straw hammock.
Maintenance
Spot cleaned daily. Cleaned once a week. Wipe Out reptile sanitizer used.
Bacon info:
Hypo/Het Leatherback. 8.75 inches long. 3-4 months old.
Food
6-8 Discoid roaches (im in FL) a day & 1 hornworm a week. Dusted with calcium 3-4 times a week.
Salad sprayed w/ water and lightly dusted w/ vitamins.Offered daily. Collard greens. Zucchini. Butternut Squash.
Behavior
Just went through his first shed with me.
Seems to be quite active. Hanging and jumping around his enclosure. Tends to close his eyes alot. Able to handle but still kinda fast and jumpy. Gets a darkened under belly often.
PICS