YorkshireBeard
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- Beardie name(s)
- Gordon
Hi, first time posting, love the forums, so much valuable info here.
We've had our Beardie about 5 months now and I'm constantly agonising over setup, temps, general health etc. so thought I'd run a few things past you knowledgeable folk.
Details about specific kit can be found on my profile, though I'll attach the pics here too.
Firstly I realise the risks around loose substrate, we took the advice of the seller that BeardieLife was fine to use but in the interests of safety (and ease of cleaning) I'll be switching to tiles or vinyl
Basking temp is around 100-105 but the Viv isn't that tall so the basking light fitting + bulb hangs quite low and restricts my options for changing the height of the basking spot. I was considering cutting out a section of the wooden top and placing a mesh lid over it with a heat lamp sitting on top to give me a bit more control if that sounds reasonable?
This would also give me better airflow and the option of using a CHE at the cool end for winter nights (our house gets pretty cold)
The T5 UVB tube runs along the back at the warm end, not sure if this needs bringing forward to sit more above the basking spot?
Would really appreciate any feedback/advice.
All in all he's doing ok, his poop can be a bit mushy at times which is why I want to make sure lighting and temp is spot on. He has lazy days where he doesn't come out much or spends the morning hiding but then comes out to bask in the afternoon. Other days he van be quite lively. Eats salad most days and usually locusts once a day, though again he has occasional days where he's not interested in food.
Many thanks
We've had our Beardie about 5 months now and I'm constantly agonising over setup, temps, general health etc. so thought I'd run a few things past you knowledgeable folk.
Details about specific kit can be found on my profile, though I'll attach the pics here too.
Firstly I realise the risks around loose substrate, we took the advice of the seller that BeardieLife was fine to use but in the interests of safety (and ease of cleaning) I'll be switching to tiles or vinyl
Basking temp is around 100-105 but the Viv isn't that tall so the basking light fitting + bulb hangs quite low and restricts my options for changing the height of the basking spot. I was considering cutting out a section of the wooden top and placing a mesh lid over it with a heat lamp sitting on top to give me a bit more control if that sounds reasonable?
This would also give me better airflow and the option of using a CHE at the cool end for winter nights (our house gets pretty cold)
The T5 UVB tube runs along the back at the warm end, not sure if this needs bringing forward to sit more above the basking spot?
Would really appreciate any feedback/advice.
All in all he's doing ok, his poop can be a bit mushy at times which is why I want to make sure lighting and temp is spot on. He has lazy days where he doesn't come out much or spends the morning hiding but then comes out to bask in the afternoon. Other days he van be quite lively. Eats salad most days and usually locusts once a day, though again he has occasional days where he's not interested in food.
Many thanks