getting a new beardie monday.

[beardeddragonlover2]

was hoping to get tips for a baby bearded dragon.and if i need to portion off a 50-55 gallon tank. and what temp and food i can have the little one eating. i am use to caring for an adult.

 

[Claudiusx]

I'd check out the care sheets and articles section at the top of the site, and read the care guide. Lots of good info.

You do not need to portion off the 55g. A baby will do fine in a large tank.

-Brandon

 

[beardeddragonlover2]

ok thank you. even tho i miss my charlie. i am ready for another one

 

[DixieLonestar20x]

Definitely read up on the care sheets as there is a BUNCH of great info in there and some that you might not know about.

You don't HAVE to portion off the tank...but I personally like to..I myself would block it off to half the size and make it bigger as the little guy grows. Makes it easier for them to hunt! But, that is your choice. The baby will do fine in it, just keep an eye on him and make sure he doesn't get too stressed out!

You can feed the little guy crickets (or roaches) whichever one you feed your adult. Just make sure the insect is about the some length as the width between your baby's eyes, so that you know he would have a problem getting them down!

If you haven't already, now might be a good time to look at starting a Dubia colony. They are nice to have when you start having multiple reptiles! Will save you A LOT of money. If you check the for sale section, there is a gentleman in there that sales very well priced starter kits that includes everything you need including Sterelite tubs and heat mat.

Good luck, and check the care sheets in case there is something you didn't know!

 

[Sauzo]

When I got Harley at 6 inches, I had her in a 55 gallon and she loved the running room. I did partition it off the first couple days though so she could get used to surroundings and I could monitor her eating easier but after that I opened it up and she was in heaven. Of course changing her food from crickets as a baby to dubia roaches and reptiworms really helped out when she was small. The only problem with big cages and small dragons is them catching food.

 

[beardeddragonlover2]

ok thank you