Heya everyone, I just have a couple of newbie questions to gain some knowledge on some things I want to know before getting this beardie. I haven't got my bearded dragon yet but have everything that it requires. I have a 40g breeder, with a 100w PowerSun MVB bulb for UVB/heat source, hiding rock, water bowl, repti-carpet, and plastic log for basking.
Here's a set of questions:
1.) What is the best object to use as a basking spot? Not sure if this log cuts it.
2.) Being a hot-natured person, I'm concerned that the heat lamp may heat the rest of my room. Is this possible?
3.) What is the average monthly cost of maintaining a healthy beardie?
4.) I'm a little nervous keeping such a hot lamp going on when I go off to class. Is it a big fire hazard?
5.) I'm testing out my basking spot, and it's only reading 96F and it's been on for about an hour. Shouldn't it be higher? If so, how can I get an increase in temp.
Also, just any advice on what to do with my cage would be greatly appreciated. Sorry for all these newb questions, but I'm very excited about my new pet and wanna make sure it has a perfect environment (atleast for what my budget allows ) Thanks guys!!!
Here's a set of questions:
1.) What is the best object to use as a basking spot? Not sure if this log cuts it.
2.) Being a hot-natured person, I'm concerned that the heat lamp may heat the rest of my room. Is this possible?
3.) What is the average monthly cost of maintaining a healthy beardie?
4.) I'm a little nervous keeping such a hot lamp going on when I go off to class. Is it a big fire hazard?
5.) I'm testing out my basking spot, and it's only reading 96F and it's been on for about an hour. Shouldn't it be higher? If so, how can I get an increase in temp.
Also, just any advice on what to do with my cage would be greatly appreciated. Sorry for all these newb questions, but I'm very excited about my new pet and wanna make sure it has a perfect environment (atleast for what my budget allows ) Thanks guys!!!