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kibblezcore

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Smokey
Hi, my name is Elliott. I’m 19 and a new beardie owner!! I’ve have interactions with bearded dragons before never owned one till now. This is Smokey, he’s newly home and I love him!!. I’m getting him some more decorations. Rn he’s using a temporary heat pad under his tank tonight and tmr I’m getting his heat bulb. Any tips are tricks to help him adjust to his new home do comment them, as well as decor recommendations!!!
 

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AHBD

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Welcome Elliot, it's nice to meet your tiny guy Smokey ! I know you're excited and have great hopes for Smokey's future with you. :) So you'll need to get a heat bulb ASAP, [ also a long tube t5 uvb bulb ] no later than tomorrow. They can get sick very quickly as babies in a cold house. Is he from a pet store ? Can you show his whole enclosure ?
 

kibblezcore

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I made sure I had everything I needed… I completely forgot the heat buld due to excitement. But I will make sure he has it ASAP. This is his enclosure, I made sure he had a good size till I need to get a bigger one in a few months..
 

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AHBD

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Do you have a coil or compact uvb bulb in the dual dome ? If so , take the bulb back tomorrow and get a Reptisun 10.0 t5 long tube bulb or an Arcadia D3 12 % t5 [ write these down ] . Don't settle for a brand like Zilla or Reptizoo. Those are no's. And get a 150 watt heat lamp, not blue or red though. Can you get that in the morning ?
 

kibblezcore

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Yes I can, I’ll make sure try to get that all tomorrow if not I’ll surely get them this week
I won’t leave him like that too long if it’s no good for him
 

AHBD

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You have to get the heat bulb tomorrow. A baby needs a hot basking temp. of around 105 , that's where the basking bulb comes in. Otherwise he can get a respiratory infection real quick. Even though the pet stores sold you a heat pad, that's not what a beardie needs and can't give them the proper heat to digest their food. So don't feed him because he won't really be able to digest his food. The pet stores really don't know about many of the reptiles they sell. View this as an emergency and get the heat bulb tomorrow as soon as they open.
 

AHBD

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Well it's easy to make a mistake, but good thing you ordered the heat bulb . Is it a 150 ? And always have a spare in case one goes out. I know it's cold in Maryland so this little buddy needs lots of heat in his home.
 

kibblezcore

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Yes 150watt I mean sure I got that, I’ll make sure to get everything tomorrow, my home is normally decently warm especially my bed room but I’m know he needs these things
 

AHBD

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O.K, don't think I'm being hard on you, just want you to have a good experience. You got a nice big tank and the good basking log/cave and I know you'll love the little guy [ or girl ? ]
 

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Hi Elliott and Smokey 👋
@AHBD is absolutely correct.
I wish the stores would stop selling the compact bulbs, they truly are insufficient for most animals especially desert dwellers.
You won't find a better or more helpful community than this one. Never hesitate to ask about anything you need to know. We are all happy to help learn the ropes.
Smokey is a real cutie btw 😍 🙂
 

NickAVD

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Foxy
Welcome to the community! I agree with everything that is said here! And you will also need a thermometer to check the temperature in the basking area. You need a digital thermometer with a sensor on the wire. You can buy them at pet stores.
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ChileanTaco

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Taco
Welcome, Smokey :)
Can totally agree with the advice given by others so far. This forum is really helpful, for the most common questions as well as for the rather unusual stuff.
What are you feeding your dragon now?
 

kibblezcore

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Smokey
Kale, and bell peppers. Any advice on food? I know since he’s still young I have to feel him more live insects
 

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