Rookie Beardie Owner - Opinions?

[Ruhfuze]

This is my Beardie, Dexter, whom I got from a local pet store that by no means knew what they were talking about. I've done tons of research since I've taken him under my wing, and I just want some opinions from some more experienced people. I think he looks much healthier, let me know if he looks healthy please.


http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz140/Refuzeee/dex_zpsf3e4ea48.jpg

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz140/Refuzeee/dex2_zps5c277de3.jpg

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz140/Refuzeee/dex3_zps8d6dcc4b.jpg

Thank you everyone!

- Austin

 

[daner923]

He looks healthy to me. Standing tall and bright eyes! Did you want to go over your set up to see if anyone here has any suggestions?

 

[Ruhfuze]

He looks healthy to me. Standing tall and bright eyes! Did you want to go over your set up to see if anyone here has any suggestions?

I'd really like to, whenever you have a chance please let me know!

 

[daner923]

Alright, feel free to post here. That way if I miss anything, someone else can chime in! Here's the list of questions listed for set up/husbandry!

How old is your dragon?
How long have you had your dragon?
How long is your dragon?
What is the sex of your dragon?
What size enclosure do you have your dragon in?
What type substrate do you have on the bottom of your tank?
Do you use UVB lights?
If so, Is it a coil, compact, fluorescent tube, or Mercury Vapor bulb?
What is the brand name and number of your bulb? Wattage (if MVB)?
How old is your UVB bulb?
How close can your dragon get to the UVB?
Do you use a separate basking bulb? What kind and what is the wattage? Is it a white or colored bulb?
What are the basking temps?
What is the cool side temp?
Do you take the temps with a stick on thermometer, a digital thermometer with a wire and a probe end or a temp gun?
Where exactly are you taking your basking temps?
Do you use a heat rock or heat pad?
What are the night time temps? Are you using a night lamp, ceramic heat emitter, or nothing at night?
What do you feed your dragon? Please be specific.
How often do you feed and what time do you feed (morning, afternoon, night)?
Do you gutload (feed) your crickets, worms, etc?
Do you use vitamin or calcium supplements? What brand(s)? How many days a week do you use each of them?
Is your dragon having regular bowel movements (poops)?
Do you bath your dragon? How often?
Do you mist your dragon or offer water other than in the bath?
Have you gotten a vet check and fecal done?
Does your dragon share an enclosure with another dragon?