CiriTheBeardie
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So I just took in a bearded dragon from a woman who wasn’t caring for her the best. I’ve never owned one before but I’ve always wanted one and I’ve done a lot of research, though I’m clearly still learning. Ciri (the beardie) is an almost 2 year old female.
I got her this afternoon and redid her enclosure. Her previous owner had her in a 40 gal, which is what she is in currently until I can get her upgrade. She was fine all day basking. I shut off her lamps at around 9 and she fell asleep on top of her log. She was sleeping soundly, then not too long after I laid down for bed, she started glass surfing. I checked the thermometer and it’s at 70F. What do you think the problem is?
Also a side question, I got her a 100W basking bulb because that’s what I read was ideal for a 40 gal. However, the thermometer on the basking side, right above her hammock, was reading only about 85F. Should I get a higher wattage? I was afraid of burning her. The heat lamp is situated on top of the enclosure screen.
Edit: I just read some of the care sheets on here and saw that I should not be using the dial stick thermometers. Perhaps that is my problem with the temp. Will look into getting a temp gun or digital thermometer instead. Any other advice for this brand new beardie owner is appreciated
I got her this afternoon and redid her enclosure. Her previous owner had her in a 40 gal, which is what she is in currently until I can get her upgrade. She was fine all day basking. I shut off her lamps at around 9 and she fell asleep on top of her log. She was sleeping soundly, then not too long after I laid down for bed, she started glass surfing. I checked the thermometer and it’s at 70F. What do you think the problem is?
Also a side question, I got her a 100W basking bulb because that’s what I read was ideal for a 40 gal. However, the thermometer on the basking side, right above her hammock, was reading only about 85F. Should I get a higher wattage? I was afraid of burning her. The heat lamp is situated on top of the enclosure screen.
Edit: I just read some of the care sheets on here and saw that I should not be using the dial stick thermometers. Perhaps that is my problem with the temp. Will look into getting a temp gun or digital thermometer instead. Any other advice for this brand new beardie owner is appreciated