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[QUOTE="J4ckdaw-, post: 2032295, member: 117954"] Hi there, welcome to the forum! First, let’s address enclosures. 120 gallons (4x2x2) is the minimum for an adult bearded dragon (unless severely stunted) though larger enclosures such as a 200 gallon (5x3x2) recommended. A quick question, what substrate are you using? I’d strongly advise against using reptile carpet as it is a breeding ground for bacteria and the material can catch on his nails and cause injury. [B]Here is a list of substrates to use and substrates to avoid… Use: Non-adhesive shelf/cabinet liner - [/B]I personally use this (though I do intend to change soon) and I’ve got very little bad to say about it. It’s cheap, easy to clean, and completely safe. Only issue is crickets will eat it some times, lmao 🤣 [B]Loose substrate mixture - [/B]this is the most recommended substrate as it allows bearded dragons to take part in their natural behaviours such as burrowing or digging, a 50/50 mix of play sand/sand substrate and reptisoil is what you should go for. [B] Tile/slate - [/B]never used this one but I hear good word about it. It’s relatively cheap, easy to clean and totally safe. Make sure it is waterproof (mandatory) and stain proof (optional) to avoid damage or messes. [B]Zen mats - [/B]these are a pretty great product. Unlike reptile carpet, it is a type of plastic (I think) that is easy to clean, won’t cause injury, and is completely safe. [B]Avoid: Reptile carpet - [/B]as I mentioned a bit ago, reptile carpet is not the way to go. It is a breeding ground for bacteria, it stains easily, it takes FOREVER to dry and the material can catch on a bearded dragon’s nails. [B]Reptile bark [/B]- absolutely never use this stuff. Not only does it attract fungi and mold it also raises the humidity to a level unfit for bearded dragons. Need I say more? [B]Plain sand -[/B] just plain sand won’t cut it. In the wild a bearded dragon’s substrate is a mix of sand, soil, gravel, clay, and many other components. It is also more likely to catch on a bearded dragon’s tongue during feeding time and cause stomach problems [B]As for diet, let’s take a look?[/B] A bearded dragon over the age of 12 months should be eating a salad/salads with a variety of greens and veggies daily and can eat 3-6 bugs 2-3 times a week. But how about staple greens? What should you use? [B]Kale [/B] (Kale is completely safe. I’ve been using it for quite a while without issue.) [B]Collard greens Mustard greens Turnip greens Cauliflower greens (not the head)[/B] I hope this cleared a few things up, good luck to you and your son! [/QUOTE]
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