Best natural sun exposure time?

[TheBeard9789]

Hey guys it's getting nicer out and I wanted to expose my beardies to some natural sunlight how long should they be out in the sun? It's not that warm out but sitting in the sun here and there till it is nicer out I heard was better than UVB bulbs. I have my Amber out hanging out with me no signs of stress right now I heard 10 mins to be max but that seems very short

Note: My Chubbs freaked out full black beard and puffed up so I immediately brought her inside

 

[smaugthebeardie3756]

I keep my guy out for 30 minute to an hour usually. I've heard that all day under the UV bulbs is equal to about 20 minutes of full sun in the Australian Outback where they're from, so I don't think a 10 minute max is reasonable at all. I've even heard of dragons being housed in outdoor enclosures where the weather allows. I would do what you did, pay attention to their behavior and if they look stressed, take them inside. Otherwise I wouldn't be too worried about a firm maximum time.

One suggestion would be to get a plastic tote or a portable pet playpen or something and give some kind of shade over part of it and a basking spot. That way they can spend time out there and regulate the way they do in the enclosure. Or if you have a yard, make a fenced in safe area for them.

 

[TheBeard9789]

I keep my guy out for 30 minute to an hour usually. I've heard that all day under the UV bulbs is equal to about 20 minutes of full sun in the Australian Outback where they're from, so I don't think a 10 minute max is reasonable at all. I've even heard of dragons being housed in outdoor enclosures where the weather allows. I would do what you did, pay attention to their behavior and if they look stressed, take them inside. Otherwise I wouldn't be too worried about a firm maximum time.

One suggestion would be to get a plastic tote or a portable pet playpen or something and give some kind of shade over part of it and a basking spot. That way they can spend time out there and regulate the way they do in the enclosure. Or if you have a yard, make a fenced in safe area for them.

I'm thinking of making a playpen type of area or even allowing them free roam in my front yard I just worry bc they taste everything. I don't want then to pick anything up since I have dogs and wild bunnies that roam once in awhile. Testing it out and getting them used to being out in the sun will be good my Chubbs just tweaked after 5-10mins so that will be something to watch out for