Hello! We (my husband, 3 boys and I) got our first bearded dragon last weekend from a friend. She is 3 years old. We are basically following what her previous owner did and I was just starting to think we were getting the hang of it but we visited a locally owned exotic pet shop today and now I’m questioning things. I’ve also read a lot of conflicting information online so I’d love some advice! I’m sure these questions have been asked before so I apologize for any duplications.
-Previous owner said they fed her 50 crickets last weekend so she should be good for 2 weeks. Is this correct or should she be eating insects every day?
-Pet store owner said they feed their beardies superworms (8 per day). He says they’re easy to keep alive and they’re better than crickets. Is this what I’m supposed to be doing? Are these things stinky? If we have to do insects more often, I’m looking for easy, non stinky or noisy and the most inexpensive option.
(Roaches personally freak me out.)
-We are feeding her mustard greens every day so far. We’ve also done some kale, raspberries and frozen peas & carrots. I’ve researched all the safe fruits and veggies just not sure how much/often she should eat.
-Are we supposed to be giving her a bath for her health? In the bathtub?? I’ve also read to spray them with a mist bottle?
-Her home has been about 104 degrees for about 14 hours a day then we turn the lights off and she sleeps. During the night it is 70 degrees. I’ve read this is what we’re supposed to do and this is what previous owner did. Pet store man said temp should stay the same at all times and we should have a heating pad on the bottom of the tank. ??
-Calcium and multivitamins? She’s never had the vitamins and her calcium was from calcium coated crickets. After researching, I’m planning on dusting her greens with calcium 2 times a week. Are the multivitamins necessary?
She seems happy and healthy so I really thought the previous owners were doing what was supposed to be done. I’m just wondering if we can make her healthier and help her have a longer life span. I appreciate any advice you can give me.
Thank you!! ?
-Previous owner said they fed her 50 crickets last weekend so she should be good for 2 weeks. Is this correct or should she be eating insects every day?
-Pet store owner said they feed their beardies superworms (8 per day). He says they’re easy to keep alive and they’re better than crickets. Is this what I’m supposed to be doing? Are these things stinky? If we have to do insects more often, I’m looking for easy, non stinky or noisy and the most inexpensive option.
(Roaches personally freak me out.)
-We are feeding her mustard greens every day so far. We’ve also done some kale, raspberries and frozen peas & carrots. I’ve researched all the safe fruits and veggies just not sure how much/often she should eat.
-Are we supposed to be giving her a bath for her health? In the bathtub?? I’ve also read to spray them with a mist bottle?
-Her home has been about 104 degrees for about 14 hours a day then we turn the lights off and she sleeps. During the night it is 70 degrees. I’ve read this is what we’re supposed to do and this is what previous owner did. Pet store man said temp should stay the same at all times and we should have a heating pad on the bottom of the tank. ??
-Calcium and multivitamins? She’s never had the vitamins and her calcium was from calcium coated crickets. After researching, I’m planning on dusting her greens with calcium 2 times a week. Are the multivitamins necessary?
She seems happy and healthy so I really thought the previous owners were doing what was supposed to be done. I’m just wondering if we can make her healthier and help her have a longer life span. I appreciate any advice you can give me.
Thank you!! ?