New bear die mom

[BeardieMom8]

Hi I recently got a bearded dragon a couple days ago. I’m still learning about it and what it likes and needs I have just about everything, but I’m still wondering on certain things like ……do I need a thermometer?, can I have my A/C on with them being in the same room?, is a heating mat at night necessary?……

 

[Longfellow777]

If you go to the homepage there is a lot of great information on topics like husbandry care and enclosure

Check this out.

New Bearded Dragon Owner Checklist on What to Buy | Bearded Dragon .org

Below is quick overview of the basics you will need when you first welcome your bearded dragon into your family. The Basics Terrarium (40 gallon minimum; 120 gallon optimal) UVB fluorescent tube style bulb (Arcadia 12 % UVB or Reptisun 10.0) UVB light fixture/terrarium dome Basking bulb...

www.beardeddragon.org

Get probed digital thermometers. not analog thermometers they are not accurate. For a baby you need 100 to 105 a couple degrees more than that wouldn’t hurt babies love it hot. Adults like it 95-100 I keep my adult at 102

A ceramic heat emitter for if temps drop below 65f at night. Most people don’t use heating mats. Make sure you have a T5 High output uvb. That is the most important thing if you do not have a sufficient UVB source the dragon will not eat will not process calcium and D3 come down with disease like mbd, all kinds of bad stuff so make sure it’s a T5. The AC shouldn’t matter if you get your tank acclimated to how you normally have your house it won’t be a problem.