Help i just rescued a beared and need to know what I should

[ANDREWBABCOCK19]

So I was over my friends friend house with him to hand out I notice there was a fully grown beardie in a 20 gallon tank with not heat lamps ore uvb I asked him how much he would want for him is said he was free I got home an instantly went to the store I got a heat lamp and uvb bulb and food and water dish feeder pens a tub carpet for the tank a log and a cave and a dail temp and humidity guage (getting a digital one) I've done ny research and everything I am just drawing a blank and everything I learned he has eaten 2 super worms and 10 crickets so far got him yesterday wondering what size tank I should get we know he's over 3 years old any help would be great the daily says his tanks is around 90° and 40% humidity i know its probably off please help

 

[KarrieRee]

Please get him a 75-120 gallon tank w/ front doors if you can find one on Craigslist or FB marketplace - if you find one make sure you sanitize it real good w/ some Zoo Meds Wipe Out or better investment is F 10 found on Walmarts website its a concentrate and its expensive or some Rescue --- next what kind of UVB did you get? NO coils they are NO good -- you need a long tube fixture like a Zoo Med or a Sunblaster Nano or a Arcadia Pro T 5 --- for the 20 gallon tank I would recommend the Zoo Med and your going to want a 24" fixture since he needs to go into a bigger tank and you can use the 5.0 bulb that comes w/ the Zoo Med FOR NOW -- when he goes into a bigger tank your going to want the Reptisun 10.0 bulb T 5 --- but get his lighting and basking temps correct --- 95-100 taken w/ a digital probe thermometer --- I am surprised the dragon is alive --- these things I have posted are the MOST important things in the tank ---- if you need to order the UVB I can help w/ that in the mean time get him outside for some good UVB 15 minutes in direct sunlight sitting on you is good - a couple times a day -- but he needs UVB ASAP---- basking temps are what start digestion and UVB is what helps the dragon absorb / synthesize his calcium - I would start dusting the insects w / calcium D3 a couple times a week and start feeding fresh salads every day - what was the dragons diet ? http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Nutrition.html ignore the kale thing its a good staple feeder --- if you need websites for insects/ worms let me know I will post them for you -- you want to order insects on line pet stores get expensive and are very unreliable especially in the winter --- when you get the UVB please let me know so I can help you get it placed on the 20 gallon tank -- UVB's need certain placement and distance also make sure you have a digital probe thermometer those small tanks are hard to get correct basking temps I would start w/ a 75 watt bulb for now -- place the probe where he sits for basking wait 10 min or so get the temp - you dont need to leave it there --- make sure there are NO lights on at nite and temps need to be around 65-75 and those can be taken w/ a stick on ---- please ask for more help if you need it

 

[ANDREWBABCOCK19]

Money is no issue when it comes to getting stuff im looking at a 68 gallon reptizoo tank (do you think this is fine) the uvb bulb is eight on top of the enclosure with the heat bulb cause right now cause once you say if the 68 gallon is good or if I should go up to the next on it gonna be bought instantly the website for the insert would be great right now I'm having problems keeping the humidity down at night the temps are ok the Basking temp is around 90 (upgrading the 60 watt bulb to 100 watts) im getting a digital temp and humidity took him to the vet they say some how he's ok is small for got the size will up date on that a little underweight (does help he was fed the packaged dragon food and frezze dried crickets) he has a healthy appetite loves celery and carrots (if I shouldn't give that to him ill stop) ill definitely need to upgrade my light setup and have a winter time heating solution (we don't use the heat alot in my house) im thinking about a che I also want to have all the stuff before the cold sets in So basically tell me the exact product to get and ill get it

 

[KarrieRee]

I will get websites posted for uvb's and the bulbs later today- the 68 gallon is fine if it's reasonable price- I can show you websites for new tanks as well - let me know I will help you get him set up

 

[ANDREWBABCOCK19]

Just tell me what to get an i will get it let's fo this lol

 

[CooperDragon]

This enclosure: https://www.zenhabitats.com/products/zen-habitat-w-wood-panels

This UVB light: https://www.lightyourreptiles.com/arcadia-pro-t5-fixture-12-bulb-35-sale/

This controller: Herpstat 2 - on backorder. Use a couple of digital thermometers w/probes like this in the meantime https://www.chewy.com/zoo-med-digital-thermometer/dp/154873 Get two so you can monitor basking surface and cool side surface.

This heat emitter for night https://www.lightyourreptiles.com/arcadia-deep-heat-projector-50w-blowout-sale-for-august/

These dome fixtures (or similar) - one for the heat emitter and one for the basking light, and maybe a spare for travel or to set up outside the enclosure https://chickenoutfitter.com/products/bayco®-10-1-2-brooder-clamp-light

Adjustable lamp stand to hang the fixtures from if you want to raise/lower to adjust temps. https://www.chewy.com/zoo-med-reptile-lamp-stand/dp/154842

For basking light, you'll probably need to try a few different options to see what works best in your enclosure since this varies. It depends on the surface temps you read. I usually pick up a halogen or incandescent flood light (PAR38 or BR40) from the hardware store. Maybe start with something like this and see how it goes. https://www.acehardware.com/departm...trical/light-bulbs/incandescent-bulbs/3500451

 

[ANDREWBABCOCK19]

ok will update when everything arivies

 

[KarrieRee]

Do not use that 125 bulb on the 20 gallon tank you will burn him up- make sure your using the digital probe thermometer posted to get accurate basking temps- place on the spot where he's sitting for basking

 

[CooperDragon]

Do not use that 125 bulb on the 20 gallon tank you will burn him up- make sure your using the digital probe thermometer posted to get accurate basking temps- place on the spot where he's sitting for basking

^ yes this would produce way too much heat for a 20g. I use these on the adjustable stands but they are a good 14'' up and in a fairly wide open space that allows for a heat gradient. My line of thought was that it might work well with the Zen Habitat.

 

[ANDREWBABCOCK19]

what would be a smaller size that i can use doing messurement the 120 is a little to big for his area i can fit a 75 and lower

 

[KarrieRee]

Do a 75 gallon then -- 48" x 18" x 21"
90 gallon tank 48" x 18" x 24"
but you want one w/front doors --

 

[ANDREWBABCOCK19]

do you have one you suggest

 

[KarrieRee]

I have never looked for a 90 gallon or 75--- try here https://carolinadesignerdragons.com/shop/custom-cages/carolina-custom-cages-terrarium-large-deep-36lx24wx18h-easy-assembly/
I checked Zens and they do not have anything smaller than a 4x2x2 for a dragon -- you want floor space not height --

 

[CooperDragon]

I have an Exo Terra 36x18x18 with front doors. It was an amazing upgrade from a 20g as my first dragon grew, but now it seems very small for an adult. It's best to get/build an enclosure with as much space as you can spare. I advise offering time outside of the tank to run around and explore a bit (if you have a safe area available to do so). They really enjoy sitting on a window sill and looking outside too. If you can supplement with some time out of the enclosure, I think it helps to offset smaller quarters. I think of it now as similar to a person having a room within the house they can hang out in and sleep in, but can come out and walk around the house too. Rather than being locked in their room 24/7.

 

[ANDREWBABCOCK19]

I have an Exo Terra 36x18x18 with front doors. It was an amazing upgrade from a 20g as my first dragon grew, but now it seems very small for an adult. It's best to get/build an enclosure with as much space as you can spare. I advise offering time outside of the tank to run around and explore a bit (if you have a safe area available to do so). They really enjoy sitting on a window sill and looking outside too. If you can supplement with some time out of the enclosure, I think it helps to offset smaller quarters. I think of it now as similar to a person having a room within the house they can hang out in and sleep in, but can come out and walk around the house too. Rather than being locked in their room 24/7.

Updateeeeee 70 gal repizoo tank is perfect for him i have 3 digital therms am needing to get a dehumidifier any suggestion and habe trouble heating don't want to get to much for the size any suggestion