Below is quick overview of the basics you will need when you first welcome your bearded dragon into your family.
The Basics
- Terrarium (40 gallon minimum; 120 gallon optimal)
- UVB fluorescent tube style bulb (Arcadia 12 % UVB or Reptisun 10.0)
- UVB light fixture/terrarium dome
- Basking bulb
- Basking bulb dome fixture
- Basking surface/rock
- CHE bulb (if your house gets below 65 degrees)
- CHE bulb dome fixture
- Thermometer/temp gun
- Tank thermometer/hygrometer
- Non particle substrate
- Food/water bowl
- Multivitamin Powder
- Calcium Powder with Vitamin D3
- Food (dubia roaches, crickets, super worms)
- Salad/vegetables
- Some terrarium accessories
Optional Items
- dimmer switch
- surge protector
- 3M Command Hooks (for mounting the UVB fixture inside tank)
- reptile feeding tongs
- shaker vitamin coating chamber
- cricket keeper
- steam vacuum