Thndrandlitning5":31qx7nis said:
And the night light is mostly for heating, it gives of very, very, minimum light. It's one of those black ones. More light shines through the windows from the moon, then this gives off.
coastergirl946":31qx7nis said:
Bearded dragons aren't like humans, they don't need a "night-light" per se, for during their sleep.
Any light at night that they can see will disturb their sleep and make them tired during the day, which can lead to them not wanting to eat or bask, and that is not what you want for your pet.
A ceramic heat emitter gives off heat but no light. This is the most suitable and harmless way to keep your dragon's enclosure from dipping below 65 degrees at night. It doesn't need to be on during the day, just at night if it gets too chilly.
Agreed. If you want to provide heat at night, I would suggest a ceramic heat emitter. But that's only really necessary if temperatures at night drop to 65 degrees Fahrenheit at night. It also may not be associated with visible light; it could very well be a different
type of light being emitted. Even though it emits very little visible light, the primary concern is the type of light being emitted (that may not be visible to human eyes); some black lights provide UV-A, which is unnecessary during the night, and can cause eye damage, if not sleep disturbances. If it is indeed a safe night light, please just be sure to keep an eye on your bearded dragon, particularly if he seems tired during the day, or closes one eye at a time, or both eyes for extended periods of time.
Thndrandlitning5":31qx7nis said:
I'm not sure what brand it is, but it's a UV bulb.
It's very important to know what kind of brand it is, and what type of bulb it is. Can you confirm either? Can you at least confirm whether it is a coil bulb, tube type bulb, or a mercury vapor bulb? Not all UV bulbs work the same, and many have had health issues or improper UVB output associated with them. Also, I know you mentioned how close he could get to the basking bulb (heat-source), but how close can he get to the
UVB light source?
Thndrandlitning5":31qx7nis said:
Oil in the
bath? Or have him drink it?
Also, how often should the baths be? Once a day?
You can administer a few drops of oil (vegetable, flax, or olive) in pure applesauce (without additives, added sugar, cinnamon, etc.), and place a few drops of the sauce on his snout, and hopefully he will lick it off.
Different people will suggest different
bathing schedules: some everyday, some every other day, some three times a week, others once a week, a whole range in between. The important thing is to gauge your bearded dragon's health and
hydration; young bearded dragons are prone to dehydration. You can test for whether or not your bearded dragon is
hydrated by observing the skin on his back. If it is particularly wrinkled and/or does not "pull back" after being gently pinched, he may be dehydrated. If the skin is taught, he is most likely well
hydrated. If you are worried about him being impacted, or if he is in a time of shedding, more frequent baths can be administered.
And last, but not least, the calcium sand should be replaced with a non-particulate substrate, such as paper towels, newspaper, reptile carpet, non-adhesive shelf liner, or tile.