how long to leave out of viv???

[dabeardednoob]

hey guys and gals i still havent got my beardieyet but i am gathering tons of info before i do ....so here is my question how long can you let you bd roam or have play time out side his viv before his temp drops 2 low

 

[BBandsCareTaker]

Well, I am no expert...and people should correct me if needed...but I would say that it will depend a lot on your room temperature. If its pretty cold in your room (lets say, less than 70 for example), then I would not leave your beardie out too long. If its warmer then you can leave them out longer. Just common sense I guess.

My beardie, Bandit, will hang out with me and run around my room for awhile; and when he is done, he will just run to his tank and 'claw' at it (so I let him in). That usually at most lasts about 15 to 20 min (if its pretty warm in my room). Some days I will let him sit on the window sill where he stays warm (usually about 90 there cause the bottom is black...I put him on his blanket though for comfort and not to burn his belly). He will sit in the window watching people for over an hour (he cant fall because my bed is right next to it; same level). When he is done with that, he runs onto my bed and runs to his tank (I give him a ramp from my bed).

So, overall....I would start off with taking yours out for small amount of time. Just get to know your new beardie. I took my Bandit out about 3 times a day after he got used to his tank. He is 8 months old now and he loves me now...haha. If im gone for a long time, he will run back and forth in his tank till I pick him up. Or, if he sees a bird outside (or whatever makes him nervous) he will actually run to me and sit by my foot. Not making this up to be cute either...I actually find it interesting.

FYI, I like to rant.....getting back to YOU, keep yours out for sort amount of time at first and gage for yourself and how your beardie feels (they should always feel a little warm to the touch, start off with that). Again, other people PLEASE correct me if im wrong..but thats my 2 cents. Good luck! Post pics!

 

[BBandsCareTaker]

Well, I am no expert...and people should correct me if needed...but I would say that it will depend a lot on your room temperature. If its pretty cold in your room (lets say, less than 70 for example), then I would not leave your beardie out too long. If its warmer then you can leave them out longer. Just common sense I guess.

My beardie, Bandit, will hang out with me and run around my room for awhile; and when he is done, he will just run to his tank and 'claw' at it (so I let him in). That usually at most lasts about 15 to 20 min (if its pretty warm in my room). Some days I will let him sit on the window sill where he stays warm (usually about 90 there cause the bottom is black...I put him on his blanket though for comfort and not to burn his belly). He will sit in the window watching people for over an hour (he cant fall because my bed is right next to it; same level). When he is done with that, he runs onto my bed and runs to his tank (I give him a ramp from my bed).

So, overall....I would start off with taking yours out for small amount of time. Just get to know your new beardie. I took my Bandit out about 3 times a day after he got used to his tank. He is 8 months old now and he loves me now...haha. If im gone for a long time, he will run back and forth in his tank till I pick him up. Or, if he sees a bird outside (or whatever makes him nervous) he will actually run to me and sit by my foot. Not making this up to be cute either...I actually find it interesting.

FYI, I like to rant.....getting back to YOU, keep yours out for sort amount of time at first and gage for yourself and how your beardie feels (they should always feel a little warm to the touch, start off with that). Again, other people PLEASE correct me if im wrong..but thats my 2 cents. Good luck! Post pics!

 

[BBandsCareTaker]

Didnt mean to post that twice...no idea how that happened....anyone know how to rid of that? Haha

 

[Phoenix17June2009]

i agree with BBandsCareTaker it just depends on your house... with this great weather being in the upper 70's lower 80's we will open our windows and phoenix will ride around on me for hours! we go outside, play in the hallway, relax in the sun... you will know hwen your beardie gets too cold... he will go to sleep (or thats what pheonix will do) :mrgreen:
hope i've helped you some

 

[dabeardednoob]

THANX GUYS!!!....i thought i was a set time or what have u ... @bbands i dont mind the ranting i love hearing about the adventures or time spent with a persons bd. ahhh just to think in about a month or sooner i could have the joy of have a bd as a pet