Snowflake and Squishy

[Lilmoma]

My son just got 2 beardies for his birthday. The pet store told us to leave the UVB lamp on 24/7, I've got some conflicting information about this from my research, and advice on this is appreciated.

 

[destiny1998]

Hi. They are cute. Let stores rarely give correct information. Definitely get rid of that red light. If they told you that is a uvb light that is very wrong. You want a bright white basking light and a good uvb. The reptisun 10.0 long tube t5. Also you want 2 enclosures. Beardies should never be housed together. Also no heat source at night or light it disturbs their sleep.

 

[Lilmoma]

We have the basking light and will be getting the better UVB lamp. Also we are going to be building them new enclosures, this was just a get them home and have somewhere they can go. I will get rid of the red light. I'm guessing the no light at night means the UVB should not be on 24/7. Thank you for the help

 

[destiny1998]

You are welcome I forgot to ask how you are taking the temps?

 

[Lilmoma]

We only have 1 thermometer at the moment. The kind that sticks to the tank. The temp in there basking area reads between 100-110. They were bought as a present from his aunt, so I'm working on research and getting everything they need. My sons 5 so they are really mine to care for & his to pet and love on (supervised)lol

 

[destiny1998]

Yeah those stick on thermometer are very inaccurate. A temp gun or a digital with a wire probe. Glad you are doing research. Once you get everything you need to make a good home they will thrive.

 

[Lilmoma]

Ok, Ty I will pick one up.