Little_Critter
New member
Hi guys!
I'm new here although I've been lurking for a couple weeks. This weekend I am getting a BD from someone I know. After reading this forum I've learned that this little guy has not been recieving proper care and i'm a bit worried i might be getting in over my head for a first time beardie owner. The person told me that he was obtained in Jan as a hatchling so this would make him approx. 9 months old. When I saw him beginning of Aug he was approx. 6-8 inches. He has been living in a 20L with no UVB light or heat light that I saw. I also don't think the diet has been correct although she does have him on paper towels so that's about the only thing right so far. However he does look alert and active and I didn't notice any shakes or other indicators of problems. She says he eats well and poop's well.
This is the setup I have set up for him:
a 75 gal aquarium (we obtained it for free)
Slate tile as a substrate
Slate rock basking area
A megaray 160sb UVB/Heat Lamp
Basking area gets about 110* (but not until after about 3hrs...is that ok or should i get another light on there?) Temp is measured with a digital probe thermometer from walmart
I plan on feeding roaches and pheonix worms, maybe silkworms along with salad (with all the good stuff-no lettuce and appropriate veggies)
I've got the rep-cal calcium w/out D3, rep-cal calcium with D3 and herptivite for dusting bugs.
I've also got a vet appointment already setup for monday (we've got a new kitten also so we're just going to make a day trip out of it )
Anything i'm forgetting?
I'm really excited about getting a BD. I didn't used to be into reptiles until they sent me to work at the reptile house this summer at the zoo and it was a blast!! So then of course I had to get something scaley at my house
and just a question:
We also have 2 cats, the new kitten and another fairly active young cat. So far they have both left the beardie set up alone i'm thinking that might change when the animal gets in there. There is a screen top on the enclosure secured with clips and heavy book so i'm no so worried about them getting into the tank and hurting the dragon but I am worried about them messing up the light or getting injured by the MVB. I don't think there is enough room for them to get underneath and I'd like to assume that cats are smart enough to stay away from hot things but does anyone have any tips for keeping the cats away?
Thanks much! I'm really excited and I'm sure i'll be posting more when I get the little guy
~Sara
I'm new here although I've been lurking for a couple weeks. This weekend I am getting a BD from someone I know. After reading this forum I've learned that this little guy has not been recieving proper care and i'm a bit worried i might be getting in over my head for a first time beardie owner. The person told me that he was obtained in Jan as a hatchling so this would make him approx. 9 months old. When I saw him beginning of Aug he was approx. 6-8 inches. He has been living in a 20L with no UVB light or heat light that I saw. I also don't think the diet has been correct although she does have him on paper towels so that's about the only thing right so far. However he does look alert and active and I didn't notice any shakes or other indicators of problems. She says he eats well and poop's well.
This is the setup I have set up for him:
a 75 gal aquarium (we obtained it for free)
Slate tile as a substrate
Slate rock basking area
A megaray 160sb UVB/Heat Lamp
Basking area gets about 110* (but not until after about 3hrs...is that ok or should i get another light on there?) Temp is measured with a digital probe thermometer from walmart
I plan on feeding roaches and pheonix worms, maybe silkworms along with salad (with all the good stuff-no lettuce and appropriate veggies)
I've got the rep-cal calcium w/out D3, rep-cal calcium with D3 and herptivite for dusting bugs.
I've also got a vet appointment already setup for monday (we've got a new kitten also so we're just going to make a day trip out of it )
Anything i'm forgetting?
I'm really excited about getting a BD. I didn't used to be into reptiles until they sent me to work at the reptile house this summer at the zoo and it was a blast!! So then of course I had to get something scaley at my house
and just a question:
We also have 2 cats, the new kitten and another fairly active young cat. So far they have both left the beardie set up alone i'm thinking that might change when the animal gets in there. There is a screen top on the enclosure secured with clips and heavy book so i'm no so worried about them getting into the tank and hurting the dragon but I am worried about them messing up the light or getting injured by the MVB. I don't think there is enough room for them to get underneath and I'd like to assume that cats are smart enough to stay away from hot things but does anyone have any tips for keeping the cats away?
Thanks much! I'm really excited and I'm sure i'll be posting more when I get the little guy
~Sara