PurpleDaPlumber
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Hello, guys! My name is Cody, I'm a freshman in high school, and I have Asperger's Syndrome, a form of Autism. I want to get a Bearded Dragon. I've addressed the manner with my parents, and they're still considering. I've been doing extensive research since late June. Here are the enclosure requirements I have planned out:
-As a baby/juvenile, 20 or 25 gallon tank.
-As an adult, 55 gallon tank.
-UVB/Basking lighting (probably ReptiSun)
-No substrates, but I've considered ceramic tile so that it files their nails and feels kinda sandlike, but isn't sand, but my parents said no. So, I'm thinking Reptile Carpet?
-A basking spot and a hide (Most likely a log)
-A food dish for salad due to their omnivorous diet.
-I will not supply a water bowl for reasons that I'll get to...
Now, the diet:
Protein:
Silkworms and Superworms* *(When it's an adult and its jaw is fully developed)
As occassional treats:
Hornworms
My reason for avoiding crickets is because they have the potential to eat a Beardie.
Dusting:
I will dust ALL feeder insects in a cup with a Calcium D3 Nutrition Supplement. This way alongside the UVB, I can prevent my Beardie from getting MBD.
Vegetation:
Watercress, Butternut Squash, Mango, and Green Beans for salad.
Hydration:
I will clean out a spraybottle and fill it with water and spray the Bearded Dragon twice a day. I'm aware of their ability to get water through their skin and vegetation. I will also give it a bath on Saturdays. On Sundays, I will clean out its cage and see if my parents can watch after it whilst I clean.
Handling:
Maybe after 4 or 5 days in its enclosure, I will handle it by petting it. I know, don't have them out of their enclosure for more than an hour and 5 minutes. I have no intention of breeding.
Buying:
I want to buy a baby Beardie. I am well aware they're harder to watch after. This will be my first Beardie... I'm willing to pay more attention to it, and I wish to raise it myself.
What do you think? Have I done enough research?
-As a baby/juvenile, 20 or 25 gallon tank.
-As an adult, 55 gallon tank.
-UVB/Basking lighting (probably ReptiSun)
-No substrates, but I've considered ceramic tile so that it files their nails and feels kinda sandlike, but isn't sand, but my parents said no. So, I'm thinking Reptile Carpet?
-A basking spot and a hide (Most likely a log)
-A food dish for salad due to their omnivorous diet.
-I will not supply a water bowl for reasons that I'll get to...
Now, the diet:
Protein:
Silkworms and Superworms* *(When it's an adult and its jaw is fully developed)
As occassional treats:
Hornworms
My reason for avoiding crickets is because they have the potential to eat a Beardie.
Dusting:
I will dust ALL feeder insects in a cup with a Calcium D3 Nutrition Supplement. This way alongside the UVB, I can prevent my Beardie from getting MBD.
Vegetation:
Watercress, Butternut Squash, Mango, and Green Beans for salad.
Hydration:
I will clean out a spraybottle and fill it with water and spray the Bearded Dragon twice a day. I'm aware of their ability to get water through their skin and vegetation. I will also give it a bath on Saturdays. On Sundays, I will clean out its cage and see if my parents can watch after it whilst I clean.
Handling:
Maybe after 4 or 5 days in its enclosure, I will handle it by petting it. I know, don't have them out of their enclosure for more than an hour and 5 minutes. I have no intention of breeding.
Buying:
I want to buy a baby Beardie. I am well aware they're harder to watch after. This will be my first Beardie... I'm willing to pay more attention to it, and I wish to raise it myself.
What do you think? Have I done enough research?