enclosure size

[salmar]

i have a baby beardy in a 20 gallon long and was wondering if it can survive in there its whole life with practically no decor(just a basking rock and log). And are there any health problems that can be results from keeping it there?

 

[fez09]

I would say yes, it can survive in there but no, it's not the ideal home. Is there a reason that you wouldn't be able to provide more comfortable housing??

 

[salmar]

i have no space in my room for a bigger enclosure and im only allowed to keep it in my room. since i live in So. california, I will probably let him out a lot in my yard so he can get some exercise.

 

[Rachella]

I'm not sure of any health-type issues of keeping an adult bearded dragon in a 20 gallon, although I can say with a fair amount of confidence it'd be like keeping a dog in a bathroom it's entire life. When the beardie becomes fully grown, it won't be able to turn without hitting one side of the tank or the other, or even both.

You can do it, sure, but it's not recommended. If you could ever get enough room in your room for at least a 40 gallon, that would be best.

Also, take precaution when you take your beardie outside! Don't let him/her eat any strange insects or veggies and keep an eye on the sky, as a hawk or eagle would see the beardie as a potential snack. There are lots of stories of someone turning their head for a minute and when they look back, the beardie is gone. So while it's always a good thing for fresh sun, just keep a close eye on him/her.

 

[Freeie]

Thats way to small for a beardie sorry to say thats like you living in a small closet all your life.

40gal breeder is ok best is a 4x2x2 that will be the most they will ever need.