hi im new

[patrickg1988]

hi im new to the site and recently got my first baby beardie hes a cute 5 1/2 inches

 

[Esther19]

Welcome to the forum! We would be glad to answer any questions you might have or to review your set-up if you would like. We also love beardie pictures! (Hint, hint!)

 

[patrickg1988]

i have a 40 gallon tanl with a 10.0 uv light,100w basking light and for night a 100w infared bulb i feed him crickets twice a day an let him eat as many as wants within 10 minutes i sprinkle repti-calcium on the crickets i also put collard greens and turnip greens in for him every day and i cut them real small and i also give him a bath every day because its the only time he will poop . Also i would love to put pictures of him on here but i cant seem to figure out how to do it

 

[patrickg1988]

 

[patrickg1988]

 

[Zach7]

Seems like you have everything right, but you do not need the 100w infrared bulb at night, it disrupts their sleep patterns. If you are having trouble keeping the temps above 65 degrees F at night, It's recommended that you purchase a Ceramic Heat emitter to place on top of the cage. a CHE does not produce light, but rather heat for him. Any questions, just reply here!

Also: Make sure that the crickets are no bigger than the space between his eyes.

 

[patrickg1988]

oh ok thanks thought the infared light would be good for the night thanks for letting me know

 

[Zach7]

oh ok thanks thought the infared light would be good for the night thanks for letting me know

Well it disrupts their sleep patterns.

 

[patrickg1988]

Thanks again for letting me know that didn't turn the infared on tonight an he went to sleep pretty quick normally hes up for awhile. Appreciate you letting me know

 

[jacody]

you should start a growth chart on your laptop.. it's neat seeing how fast they grow and pics at the times you post info, they grow sooooooooo quick.. my 6 mo. old male is now almost 17" and still shedding regularly...

 

[patrickg1988]

great tip measured him today 6 1/2 inches

 

[patrickg1988]

he sleeps in the weirdest positions

 

[jacody]

Both of my beardies slept that way when they were little.. it's funny to see...