SC Beardie Dad
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- Beardie name(s)
- Norbert
He can eat mealworms but superworms are better. (Easier to digest). The reptile carpet is bad too, the tile is a much better idea, its impossible to deep clean the carpet and it runs the risk of a cocidia infection. when you pick your tile if you can find something textured it is easier for them to walk plus it helps keep their nails trimmed.75-80 cool side, 90 hot side and basking is 100-105 depending where on his rock he lays. That’s checked with a ThermoPen placed in each area. Also used a laser infrared I use in my shop (Klein Tools).
I was worried about the coil bulb but he’s almost 2-1/2 years old and has only ever had that style since he was a baby. I planned on swapping it out soon. Need to get some tile in soon, reptile carpet looks clean but is smelly.
Prior owner said he was sort of neglected the last few months. Her kid ignored him which is why the parents sold him. He’s been eating and playing like crazy since we got him home. I’ll get him to a vet soon.
She didn’t know much about him and mainly fed him only iceberg and romaine with some crickets and calcium powder now and then. We have him eating crickets and dubia for protein and a lot more veggies. Kale, cilantro, collards, some squash, etc. we sprinkle calcium on his salads.
Can he eat mealworms? I see mixed info. We have them for our chickens so plenty to go around.
No true bud, I don't know why people think you can't sanitize reptile carpet. There are several beardie safe antiseptic cleaners that you can soak the repticarpet in over night, rinse it and let it dry. If you keep ontop of it like you should aka daily spot cleaning and weekly disinfecting then repticarpet is perfectly safe. Obviously not as easy to disinfect as tile but it's still not hard to do. You could even do a 70% isopropyl alcohol soak but that will deteriorate the carpet over time. Honestly any sub can be nasty with bacteria even tile. If people arnt removing the tile and cleaning under them and between them then that's just as bad as not sanitizing repticarpet regularly.He can eat mealworms but superworms are better. (Easier to digest). The reptile carpet is bad too, the tile is a much better idea, its impossible to deep clean the carpet and it runs the risk of a cocidia infection. when you pick your tile if you can find something textured it is easier for them to walk plus it helps keep their nails trimmed.
OHH congratzz on your beardie!!!!
As mentioned in previous post please replace the uvb as soon as you can - please do not get a 14% bulb as mentioned above unless your tank is 24" tall- that is a requirement for that bulb - if you need links to fixtures I can help- when you get the uvb please post back on here I will help you get it set up correctly for your tank - your screen will determine where it goes- also your dragon is developing mbd- as we speak
The 14% will work it would need to be strapped to the top of inside screen w/ a distance of 17-18 inches directly above your basking decor- I use the stainless bars on the screen for my uvb4'x2'x2' Original Wood Panel Reptile Enclosure | Zen Habitats
Zen Habitats 4'x2'x2' original wooden panel reptile enclosure is large enough for various zones and heat gradients. Click here to learn more!www.zenhabitats.com
That’s my exact terrarium.
If I can get a light at Amazon or locally at Petsmart or Petco that’s a huge deal. I have tons of Amazon gift cards.
What wattage? I see several T5 10.0 Reptisun options online and locally. From 8 watts up to 64 watts. I can’t see a percentage anywhereThe 14% will work it would need to be strapped to the top of inside screen w/ a distance of 17-18 inches directly above your basking decor- I use the stainless bars on the screen for my uvb
24 watt - this is for a 24" Zoo Med and its a 24 watt for a Arcadia 12% bulb here are some linksWhat wattage? I see several T5 10.0 Reptisun options online and locally. From 8 watts up to 64 watts. I can’t see a percentage anywhere
Or too low --- commonly too low -- you dont want it below 20% or above 70% and optimal is 40-50% -- taken w/ a digital probe hygrometerHi and welcome! I am in SC tooIf you're lower state/lowcountry, keep an eye on the humidity. If it gets too high, it can cause respiratory issues.
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