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    Phoenix Worms substrate?

    Hello, I have recently experimented with Phoenix worms/BSFL/Calciworms... I had ordered some from a local breeder many times in the past but one time in particular, the worms were double the size/thickness and the breeder didn't know why. Through research I found a source online that explained...
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    Headbutting my dog

    Hello. I let my beardie Fred free roam the upstairs of my house (I block off stairs, behind TV etc) and often times my dog will follow him around when he's out. There has been a few times I've noticed though that Fred will hop out of his terrarium, run right up to my dog, and headbutt him. At...
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    Clogged nose

    Hello, My beardie Fred has a clogged nose for a little while now and am wondering what might be causing it. I've read online issues with shed getting stuck but he hasn't shed in a while so I dont think its thats. I'm mostly concerned about a potential respiratory infection. I will take him to...
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    Too early to brumate?

    Hey, My beardie has been hiding a lot more recently and not eating. Its starting to get colder at night and darker earlier. Is it too early to start brumation? Dan
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    Diarrhea, stress lines, sleeping a lot

    Hello My beardie Fred has been having runny/mucusy stools for a while now and I need to get to the bottom of it. I have sent in a fecal sample which came back negative for parasite. He does not like crickets at all so his main source of protein has been horn worms and I also provide salads...
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    Custom enclosure ventilation

    Hey! I am building a 4x2x2 custom Melamine enclosure for my beardie Fred. I am going to cut vent holes in the sides (1 up top on the hot side and one lower on the cool side) and I am wondering about vent dimensions for retaining heat, providing adequate airflow, and managing humidity...
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    New to brumation

    Hey! My beardie is 1 year 3 months old so this is all new to me. Just need some general information and also to ensure it is actually brumation and not signs of some sort of illness... A couple weeks ago my beardie (Fred) started hiding a lot more in his house and stopped eating as much. I...
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    Brumation?

    Hello! I believe my beardie is going through brumation at the moment and I had some questions regarding it. A little info about why I believe it's brumation... I live in Canada and so we are getting our winter cold. Fred terrarium temps at night are dropping (Bought a CHE to help). He is...
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    Safe to run CHE all night?

    I just recently got a CHE for night for my beardie as the temps drop below 65 degrees. Is it safe to let the CHE run all night or is that a big fire risk? Thanks
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    Why aren't butterworms good staple feeders?

    According to http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Nutrition.html, butterworms have good protein and low fat content. (At least comparable to crickets and better than phoenix worms which have been approved as a staple feeder). My beardie ignores phoenix worms as they are too small and hates crickets...
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    Night temp low... Options?

    Hey there, My bearded dragons night temps get down to around 63 degrees which I know is too low. I do not currently have a CHE but I do own a underpad heater. I was wondering if this would be a good option for making night temps better without a CHE? I've noticed my beardie is eating less and...
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    Won't eat crickets, need recommendation

    Setup : - Basking spot temp 105-110f (using digital probe thermometer), hot side ambient temp 94f, cool side ambient temp 80f - Tank is a National Geographic 40 gallon breeder tank. - Lighting is a 34" reptisun 10.0 uvb I bought online and a 100w basking bulb - Substrate is reptile carpet...
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    Liquid calcium supplement

    Hey there! I made a post a while ago about how my beardie (Fred) does not like Repashy's Calcium supplement. I did some research and came across a liquid calcium supplement that I want to try... Calcium - https://www.amazon.ca/Zilla-11536-Calcium-Supplement-8-Ounce-Bottle/dp/B004LO7MNO My...
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    Larger terrarium/vivarium

    Hello! I currently have a 40 gallon breeder tank for my 5 month old beardie. I understand 40 gallons is technically enough to house him for his entire life but I'd like to get something larger to make him more comfortable. When perusing the internet I can't seem to find any retailers that sell...
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    Weirdest feeding issue/story

    Hello there! This isn't necessarily a problem but more of a story... My beardie (Fred) has recently decided that he is not a fan of Rephashy's calcium powder. This concerned me as I am afraid of metabolic bone disease. I can feed Fred crickets without calcium powder and he'll chomp them down...
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    Beardie doesn't like calcium powder

    Age - 5 months Size - around... 10-11 inches as an estimation Hello there. I have the pickiest beardie on planet earth and this week he has decided he does not like calcium supplements on his feeders. I can feed him as many crickets as he will eat without any issue but the second I put even the...
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    Not a good eater

    Setup : - Basking spot temp 103f (using digital probe thermometer), hot side ambient temp 94f, cool side ambient temp 80f - Tank is a National Geographic 40 gallon breeder tank. - Lighting is a 34" reptisun 10.0 uvb I bought online and a 100w basking bulb that came with my National geographic...
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    40 Gallon breeder or more basking platform/ramps help?

    I am having the hardest time finding basking spot platform/ramps that are large enough to get close enough to my basking light. I currently have a 40 gallon breeder tank with a 100w Exo Terra Intense Basking Spot Light and a Reptisun 10.0 t5 uvb bulb. The only decor I can find on amazon and in...
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    New beardie problems

    Setup : - Basking spot temp 103f (using digital probe thermometer), hot side ambient temp 94f, cool side ambient temp 80f - Tank is a National Geographic 40 gallon breeder tank. - Lighting is a 34" reptisun 10.0 uvb I bought online and a 100w basking bulb that came with my National geographic...
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