How long can a bearded dragon go without UVB

[Par0xysm]

To make a long story short, I accidentally got a LED light instead of the UVB ones and I have one ordered. I got the little guy on Thursday but would he be fine for a week until it comes in?

 

[KarrieRee]

To make a long story short, I accidentally got a LED light instead of the UVB ones and I have one ordered. I got the little guy on Thursday but would he be fine for a week until it comes in?

You can get him outside for good uvb- temps outside above 65 - if he's a baby I would put him in a tote no top no glass they get too hot - watch him do not leave him - 15 minutes in the sun will be good - do this every other day till uvb comes in- what brand and bulb did you get?

 

[Par0xysm]

You can get him outside for good uvb- temps outside above 65 - if he's a baby I would put him in a tote no top no glass they get too hot - watch him do not leave him - 15 minutes in the sun will be good - do this every other day till uvb comes in- what brand and bulb did you get?

I got the Arcadia 12% UVB bulb.

 

[KarrieRee]

I got the Arcadia 12% UVB bulb.

Ok good bulb --- what is the screen like on your tank? fine mesh like a screen door or a wide hole type? this will determine where the UVB needs to be placed and the distance

 

[Par0xysm]

Ok good bulb --- what is the screen like on your tank? fine mesh like a screen door or a wide hole type? this will determine where the UVB needs to be placed and the distance

It's a Mesh Screen

 

[KarrieRee]

It's a Mesh Screen

It will need to be unobstructed no screen - either take the screen off or pull it back set uvb width wise next to your basking bulb or hang inside the tank distance 12-15 inches directly above the basking decor

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

The Arcadia D3 12% tube is a great bulb. As suggested, mounting it underneath of the screen for the
best UVB exposure.
Be sure to post pictures also when you get everything all setup.


Tracie

 

[Par0xysm]

It will need to be unobstructed no screen - either take the screen off or pull it back set uvb width wise next to your basking bulb or hang inside the tank distance 12-15 inches directly above the basking decor

It's arriving on the 21st.

 

[KarrieRee]

It's arriving on the 21st.

Get him outside in the next few days every other day if you can 15 min or longer direct sun but as suggested do not leave him alone and I would use a tote w/ no lid for a baby - if the dragon is older they can sit on you but be careful they are quick and can run fast especially babies - the UVB from outside is real good

 

[Par0xysm]

Get him outside in the next few days every other day if you can 15 min or longer direct sun but as suggested do not leave him alone and I would use a tote w/ no lid for a baby - if the dragon is older they can sit on you but be careful they are quick and can run fast especially babies - the UVB from outside is real good

Alright I'll do that when I get home

 

[Par0xysm]

Get him outside in the next few days every other day if you can 15 min or longer direct sun but as suggested do not leave him alone and I would use a tote w/ no lid for a baby - if the dragon is older they can sit on you but be careful they are quick and can run fast especially babies - the UVB from outside is real good

I let him outside today, wasn't too sunny and it was mild temp.

 

[KarrieRee]

I let him outside today, wasn't too sunny and it was mild temp.

Ok a good sunny day would be best

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

How is your dragon today? Keep us posted on how things are going. Did you get your new
UVB light in yet?

Tracie

 

[Par0xysm]

Not yet, it is coming next Tuesday. It is doing fine, I found him sleeping on a wooden vine

 

[Par0xysm]

Here is what he looks like btw