Help?

[LJDARKTHUNDER]

I'm new to this website and bearded dragons. I'm getting a baby bearded dragon In a couple of weeks and I was wondering where and how big of a cage I need and where and what kind of lights do I need. I've also been doing research but they were all different.Also can I use just regular sunlight instead?

 

[destiny1998]

Hi. There are 2 articles to the right for newbies . Those should help you out and answer all of your questions.

 

[Taterbug]

I highly recomend a 4'x2'x2' or larger enclosure for an adult - many older babies can do fine in this as well or it be reduced while they are small. They will use whatever space you give them.

I really like the T5 HO uvb lighting (I use reptisun 10.0) - it has better output so it more versitile for positioning.

If you have access to direct sunlight (no glass or windows in the way) it can provide UVB - however direct sunlight is a very real risk for dangerously overheating the enclosure and it is better for times when you can keep an eye on the dragon.

 

[LJDARKTHUNDER]

Thanks and do you know where to buy good lights and thermometers? And do I need a humidity gauge ?

 

[Taterbug]

Thanks and do you know where to buy good lights and thermometers? And do I need a humidity gauge ?

I get most of my equipment on Amazon, there are a few online pet stores too.

Some digital thermometers come with a hygrometer built in. I like to use an IR temp gun for surfaces an a little weather station thermometer for ambient temps. You can get ones with probes as well.

I have a reptisun 10.0 and a sunblaster fixture, both from Amazon. Lightyourreptiles.com sells kits with arcadia 12% bulbs that are great also.

 

[LJDARKTHUNDER]

Thank you.

 

[LJDARKTHUNDER]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000HHQ94C/ref=s9_simh_gw_d0_g60_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=mobile-1&pf_rd_r=02BB4TQWKJY46X5QM6QZ&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2068141862&pf_rd_i=mobile# also is this a good basking lamp?

 

[Taterbug]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000HHQ94C/ref=s9_simh_gw_d0_g60_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=mobile-1&pf_rd_r=02BB4TQWKJY46X5QM6QZ&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2068141862&pf_rd_i=mobile# also is this a good basking lamp?

That should be fine, I have one like it for around the house/travel. Just make sure not to go over the wattage rating.

 

[LJDARKTHUNDER]

How much is the wattage rating?

 

[LJDARKTHUNDER]

What is the highest wattage and what is the lowest wattage?

 

[Taterbug]

What is the highest wattage and what is the lowest wattage?

The socket area should have something either printed, embossed or as a sticker that says what the maximum wattage it is rated for is.

 

[LJDARKTHUNDER]

Thanks do you think 150 wattage is okay for a basking lamp?

 

[Taterbug]

Thanks do you think 150 wattage is okay for a basking lamp?

Should be more than enough if you mean the fixture
For the bulb I'd get a couple (75, 100, 150W maybe) and see what works best to get the right temps.