Suggestions for my beardies home

[Phoebe]

So I've made a few things for my beardie including a cave, a fake rock platform and a hammock and I'm still unsure weather I like his enclosure or not so I was hoping some of you could give me your opinions and thoughts on what I could add or change. I think it's a bit cramped at the moment because of all the stuff I've just made so I thik I will take out the wood bit but he is pretty attached to it so I'm going to give him some time with the new objects.
Obviously I want him to be as happy as possible, I just don't know if it's ok because I am new to beardies. I took a time making him things so hopefully you lot don't think it's too bad.
Here's the picture:

 

[Jess]

Hmm... Maybe you could move his cave up against the back wall of the viv so it's against his basking platform, so he would have more open space in the middle? You don't need a water dish either, so you could take that out, and maybe prop up his wood against the cave or something so it's like a ramp.

BTW, I would take out the red light and replace it with a bright white light instead. They like those better.

 

[Phoebe]

Thanks for your suggestions, I moved the wood against the cave so it's a ramp and he seems to like climbing it so thanks for that, I'll also take the water bowl out, what if he gets thirsty? I guess he doesn't drink from it anyway though. Ok I will change the light, I can use a regular household bulb right? Thanks for your help! I want his home to be good, I've seen so many amazing ones in here and my one doesn't compare and i'm trying to make it up to scratch for him!

 

[gulfbrzdawn]

I think your beardie's home looks great! I'm sure he will enjoy it. Love the hammock!
Yes, you can use a regular "bright white" household bulb for basking.
Do you bathe your beardie? This is the best way to ensure hydration.

 

[Phoebe]

Thank you Ok I will change that, thanks for the help! Glad someone thinks it's nice
Yeah I do bath him, I do it about once a week but he doesn't seem to like it at all so he just sits on my hand in the bath

 

[gulfbrzdawn]

Bathing your beardie 3 or 4 times a week would be better. They absorb moisture through their vent, this is why bathing is so important.
What do you bathe him in? Some beardies can be bit overwhelmed by the size of a bathtub. Have you tried the sink or small rubbermaid type container? You can also put something in his bath to sit on, like a large rock. Even a washcloth in the bottom may help him feel more secure.

 

[Jess]

You're welcome, be sure to post new pics!

I bathe my beardie is a large cat litter box (never been used, of course!). It works pretty well.

Haha, I like your plaid hammock too! Looks comfy.

 

[Phoebe]

Haha thanks guys, I think I'll buy him something so he can bath in and hopefully he'll be more comfortable, i'll let you know how it goes. I wasn't sure about my enclosure, after looking at the picture I think it looked slightly cramped so I've taken out the platform and rearanged a few things so he's got more floor room and I think I will get some branches to climb and hopefully he and I will be happier with it. His colourings always been quite dark so I'm pretty sure he doesn't like it, otherwise wouldn't he be bright? Unless he's naturally like that haha I don't know. I'll take more pictures of his home soon and you lot can tell me what you think