New Beardie Owner!!

[Simonthecheeto]

I just bought a new beardie named Simon yesterday, i'm not sure how old he is because the pet store didn't know when i asked. I've done my research before buying him but there's still some questions that are unanswered. I'll provide pictures of his tank and some pictures of him as well.
But for my questions, how long should i wait until i bathe him? i don't want to cause him anymore stress than he already has. and also, how long should i wait for him to use the bathroom before i start worrying?

 

[LewisBD]

I just bought a new beardie named Simon yesterday, i'm not sure how old he is because the pet store didn't know when i asked. I've done my research before buying him but there's still some questions that are unanswered. I'll provide pictures of his tank and some pictures of him as well.
But for my questions, how long should i wait until i bathe him? i don't want to cause him anymore stress than he already has. and also, how long should i wait for him to use the bathroom before i start worrying?

He's a pretty boy! Bathing isn't necessary unless he likes it, is shedding, 'smelly', or needs help going poo. If he hasn't eaten anything, you don't have to worry about it. Also considering you just got him, it's gonna take him a bit to have his stress lowered. But once he starts eating which should be in 1-4 days, he'll be fine.

 

[Kotabear]

Cute set up. I love the tree/cave thing.
I give my guy Thorn a bath every other day.
Usually he will run around in the tub and stretch his legs then I will take him out of the tub and put him right back in and he poops everytime instantly. So he poops about 3-4 times a week which makes cleaning his enclosure really simple.

 

[kingofnobbys]

He's a real cutey !!!
Give him a few days to a week to settle in .... they are often very stressed when they are brought home but soon adjust and learn the new schedules.

I can see some issues with the viv that stand out very obvious to me that you might consider fixing for the welfare of your new spikey baby :
>> mesh hammock
<--- nails get snagged and they stuggle and do serious injuries to themselves.
>> fake plastic green leafy stuff
<--- if nibbled this stuff WILL result serious impaction if not passed.
>> dial style thermometer
<--- these are so inaccurate as to be worthless , you have no idea what the temperatures are in the viv.
>> inadequate UV lighting (?)
<--- likely a 13W coil sitting ontop the meshtop
>> heatrock (?)
<--- is he sitting on a natural rock ?
or a fake acrylic rock/cave ?
or an electric heatrock ?
.....if it's a heatrock these are very bad , and many lizards have been badly burnt by them , better off with a par38 COLORLESS incandescent or halogen flood / spot light as his heat source and basking lamp.

I suggest you work through it methodically , it's highly likely other problems and changes you should do will pop right out at you ( not blaming you, being a noob you are on a steep learning curve and were likely given very bad advise by the seller of the beardie and the viv) :.
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=234738&p=1806050#p1806050
this cheatsheet is full of tips. Feel free to ask if there is anything you are unsure about.


Bathing frequently is unnecessary for a bearded dragon. See viewtopic.php?f=6&t=235044&p=1808179#p1808179


And you will find this worthwhile too in selecting feeder insects : viewtopic.php?f=76&t=234999&p=1807834#p1807834

 

[Simonthecheeto]

He's a real cutey !!!
Give him a few days to a week to settle in .... they are often very stressed when they are brought home but soon adjust and learn the new schedules.

I can see some issues with the viv that stand out very obvious to me that you might consider fixing for the welfare of your new spikey baby :
>> mesh hammock
<--- nails get snagged and they stuggle and do serious injuries to themselves.
>> fake plastic green leafy stuff
<--- if nibbled this stuff WILL result serious impaction if not passed.
>> dial style thermometer
<--- these are so inaccurate as to be worthless , you have no idea what the temperatures are in the viv.
>> inadequate UV lighting (?)
<--- likely a 13W coil sitting ontop the meshtop
>> heatrock (?)
<--- is he sitting on a natural rock ?
or a fake acrylic rock/cave ?
or an electric heatrock ?
.....if it's a heatrock these are very bad , and many lizards have been badly burnt by them , better off with a par38 COLORLESS incandescent or halogen flood / spot light as his heat source and basking lamp.

I suggest you work through it methodically , it's highly likely other problems and changes you should do will pop right out at you ( not blaming you, being a noob you are on a steep learning curve and were likely given very bad advise by the seller of the beardie and the viv) :.
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=234738&p=1806050#p1806050
this cheatsheet is full of tips. Feel free to ask if there is anything you are unsure about.


Bathing frequently is unnecessary for a bearded dragon. See viewtopic.php?f=6&t=235044&p=1808179#p1808179


And you will find this worthwhile too in selecting feeder insects : viewtopic.php?f=76&t=234999&p=1807834#p1807834

I've actually already changed the hammock, i changed it soon after i took the photo. For the fake plants, i have been watching him and checking the leaves to see if he's been eating them, and so far he hasn't been, they will be taken out if he starts though. For the thermometer, i have plans to go buy a better one. As for the UVB light, i currently have a repti sun 10.0 UVB Compact bulb and i'm planning to get the repti sun 10.0 linear bulb. The rock is not a heatrock at all. i do thank you for all the advice and links though!