A Simple Question

[ChiTownns]

Well I was wondering if something can happen if a bearded dragon gets too much cal.
Also what do you guys think about these measurements 24" x 72" x 30"

 

[vickson420]

Dont you know there are no simple questions :wink:
Ok seriously now yes beardies can get too much calcium(hypercalcemia).Generally its easy to tell as their urates will be harder and yellowish in color instead of a clean white.If left unchecked it could casue alot of health issues including kidney damage or organ failure.It is important to verify why this is happening as well.Most times its a simple case of overdosing or using calcium based reptile sand but other times its a sign of an underlying medical issue.

As for the viv size are you saying its going to be 24 long and 72 high or 72 long and 24 high?Forgive me as my measurement knowledge is not great but I always thought it was LxWxH.

 

[ChiTownns]

Lol you are right their aren't any simple questions.

I meant 24in height 72 length and 30 depth

O yeah do bearded dragons actually like to climb alot or no??

 

[vickson420]

Ok so the tank size sounds great just keep in mind if your getting or have a baby beardie then it may be necessary in the beginning to partition off the viv as some do become overwhelmed when their enclosure is to big for them.As for climbing they are not arboreal like a Cham however they do like to bask off the ground and some do enjoy climbing a bit but I wouldnt go too high as they can and do tend to fall.I have one beardie who actually loves to climb as high as humanly possible.Outside she somehow manages to climb very high up trees so now I have been forced to make sure she is leashed at all times as the last time I actually needed a ladder to reach her.I have others that want nothing to do with it and are much happier with all fours on the ground.Just make sure you have a nice basking branch or ledge and your beardie should be very happy

 

[ChiTownns]

Cool I never knew they get stress with a big enclosure. Nice story your beardie is cool I wish mine would be the same and hey do you know some where like a site where they sell nice basking branchs.

 

[vickson420]

Cool I never knew they get stress with a big enclosure. Nice story your beardie is cool I wish mine would be the same and hey do you know some where like a site where they sell nice basking branchs.

Thanks.I am not too sure of which online site is best.I usually just get them from my local pet store.I can tell you I stopped using the wood branches a while ago because they are such a pain to keep clean.I use the resin/plastic type ones now or magnatural ledges,natural slate rocks,etc.

 

[viral013]

I hear petmountain.com is good. I have never ordered anything from there, but it's mentioned a lot.

 

[ChiTownns]

Cool I never knew they get stress with a big enclosure. Nice story your beardie is cool I wish mine would be the same and hey do you know some where like a site where they sell nice basking branchs.

Thanks.I am not too sure of which online site is best.I usually just get them from my local pet store.I can tell you I stopped using the wood branches a while ago because they are such a pain to keep clean.I use the resin/plastic type ones now or magnatural ledges,natural slate rocks,etc.

Oh hey I don't know which exactly mean by what types of branches but if you can post a pic of your viv it would help alot thanks.

 

[ChiTownns]

I hear petmountain.com is good. I have never ordered anything from there, but it's mentioned a lot.

okay thanks

 

[vickson420]

Sure I can post some pics:

 

[ChiTownns]

Nice viv and nice beardies too thanks for showing me the pics.

 

[Freeie]

thanks for posting those pics! I never thought to tape the prob to his branch , he keeps knocking it off so i have to open and close his viv to put it back lol Your babys are spoiled!

 

[vickson420]

Spoiled?Not my babies..lol
Ok I admit they are very very spoiled but what can you do :wink:

 

[Beardielover94]

freeie ilove the dragon name chimera it is totally unique thats all i wanted to say