We just purchased a 1 yr 4 month bearded dragon. I will admit, I am ignorant when it comes to Lizards, so I am on a steep learning curve. I am at work, so limited time for research, but I printed a bunch of info off to read tonight as I want to give the new addition the best care I can. Alot of you might think...uh oh...this poor guy is in trouble...but let me know what I need...and he will get it! If I am doing something really wrong...please tell me
Hubby has had them before, but I believe, just a general knowledge.
I am going to try and post all my questions in the appropriate forums of habitat, lighting and food, any help for a quick pet store stop on the way home would be great!
This is his set up... about a 90 gallon tank... about 1.5 to 2ft wide and 4ft long? about 18in high, with a screen lid.
1.) he has a heat lamp, how long does it need to be on for each day?
2.) what is a good temp to keep the tank at? It has a dial thermometer, does it go under the light or at the other end of the tank?
3.) the pet store gave us something that looks like bark mulch... is that fine? Or, is there something he would like better?
4.) I need to buy a uvb light... what works best and do I leave it on all the time?
5.) should I be turning all the lights off at night?
6.) what can I add to the habitat to mentally stimulate him? he has a piece of wood to sit on near the light, with a spot underneath it to bury, if they do that... he has a mealy worm dish, crickets running around, a salad dish, and a water bowl big enough to go for a dip or drink out of...
question about water though... I am on well water with high sulfur and iron, can I feed him distilled water... or should it be from a tap in town(has chlorine in it)? or is the well water fine?
Hubby has had them before, but I believe, just a general knowledge.
I am going to try and post all my questions in the appropriate forums of habitat, lighting and food, any help for a quick pet store stop on the way home would be great!
This is his set up... about a 90 gallon tank... about 1.5 to 2ft wide and 4ft long? about 18in high, with a screen lid.
1.) he has a heat lamp, how long does it need to be on for each day?
2.) what is a good temp to keep the tank at? It has a dial thermometer, does it go under the light or at the other end of the tank?
3.) the pet store gave us something that looks like bark mulch... is that fine? Or, is there something he would like better?
4.) I need to buy a uvb light... what works best and do I leave it on all the time?
5.) should I be turning all the lights off at night?
6.) what can I add to the habitat to mentally stimulate him? he has a piece of wood to sit on near the light, with a spot underneath it to bury, if they do that... he has a mealy worm dish, crickets running around, a salad dish, and a water bowl big enough to go for a dip or drink out of...
question about water though... I am on well water with high sulfur and iron, can I feed him distilled water... or should it be from a tap in town(has chlorine in it)? or is the well water fine?
